It makes sense comparing Sony HT-G700 vs Sonos Playbar because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, HT-G700 has a total rating of 6.2 out of 10 versus 5.5 for Playbar. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up, input, Bluetooth and play/pause, volume up, volume down, respectively.
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Sony HT-G700 has 3.1 versus 3.0 for the Sonos Playbar. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. Both models received our 7 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs. Spotify support is available on the Playbar.
Only the Sonos Playbar can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Only the HT-G700 has Bluetooth support. Only the HT-G700 supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). For connectivity, the HT-G700 received a rating of 8/10 versus 3/10, respectively.
App control is available for the Playbar. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.
Only the HT-G700 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the HT-G700. For multichannel surround Sony HT-G700 got a rating of 10, and Sonos Playbar 4 out of 10.