Best for Wired input
Bluesound Pulse Cinema Soundbar
4.7 feature score
Highest scored product for this feature based on supporting review evidence.
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Safest pick
Creative Stage Pro Soundbar
4.5 feature score
Balances feature score, supporting reviews, and overall product strength.
Most evidence
Samsung HW-B650 Soundbar
5 supporting reviews
Has the broadest review evidence for this feature.
Best overall product
Samsung HW-Q990F Soundbar
4.3 overall score
Strongest overall product among items with scored evidence for this feature.
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Wired connectivity was a major strength, with reviewers praising the mix of HDMI eARC, optical, analog/RCA, subwoofer output, Ethernet, and USB.
Pros: Distortion at high volume, Voice clarity
Cons: Spotify Connect reliability, Chromecast compatibility
Wired connectivity was a strength, with reviews praising the broad and versatile port selection.
Pros: Bluetooth connection stability, Value for money
Cons: Smart assistant integration (Alexa, Video passthrough support
Wired connectivity was consistently praised for generous HDMI and input coverage, with multiple reviewers calling the ports ample or generous.
Pros: Inter-speaker connectivity, Audio format support
Cons: optical, Gaming HDMI passthrough
Wired input convenience is positive, with reviewers praising easy connection and included cables.
Pros: Chromecast compatibility, Spotify Connect reliability
Cons: Google, Privacy and data
Wired connectivity is consistently praised, especially HDMI ARC, optical, USB-C, and aux support, with USB-C helping the bar fit TV, console, and PC setups.
Pros: Setup simplicity, Weight convenience
Cons: Smart features, Rear speaker cable length
Wired connectivity is repeatedly described as excellent or sufficient, especially for HDMI/eARC and optical use.
Pros: Multi-speaker pairing reliability, Gaming HDMI passthrough
Cons: Google, Cabinet construction / bracing
Wired inputs are a strength for the price, with praise for HDMI, optical, 3.5mm options, and an extra optical input.
Pros: Inter-speaker connectivity, Stereo imaging accuracy
Cons: Status indicators, Distortion at high volume
Wired inputs were considered practical, with reviewers saying the rear inputs were accessible and the connection set was sufficient.
Pros: Spotify Connect reliability, Setup simplicity
Cons: On-device controls, HDMI 2.1 gaming
Reviewers liked having multiple wired connection options for different TV setups.
Pros: Distortion at high volume, Setup simplicity
Cons: Dolby Atmos height effects, On-device controls
Wired input evidence was mixed: reviewers praised eARC and wired reliability but criticized the absence of analog inputs.
Pros: Soundstage height, Surround sound simulation
Cons: Chromecast compatibility, Google
Wired inputs were repeatedly described as minimal, with reviewers noting the lack of extra analog inputs and the reliance on HDMI/optical paths.
Pros: Dynamic headroom, On-device controls
Cons: Video passthrough support, Bluetooth connectivity
Wired input options were a recurring weakness because reviewers found the physical port selection limited, especially with only one HDMI port.
Pros: Multi-speaker pairing reliability, Voice recognition accuracy
Cons: Bluetooth connectivity, Video passthrough support
Wired input flexibility was criticized because the Arc’s physical connection options are limited.
Pros: Multi-speaker pairing reliability, Spotify Connect reliability
Cons: Gaming HDMI passthrough, Video passthrough support