Denon
Denon DHT-S218
A solid mid-range pick in the soundbars line-up, with Bluetooth 5.3 up front.
69/100
Bluetooth 5.3
£249best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Dolby Atmos
- Subwoofer included
- HDMI eARC
- No dts:x
- No rear speakers included
Score profile
Scored against the soundbars classWhere the Denon DHT-S218 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Audio formats
Dolby AtmosYes
Subwoofer
Subwoofer includedYes
Ports and inputs
HDMI in1
HDMI out1
HDMI eARCYes
4K HDR passthroughYes
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowDenon DHT-S218 vs Samsung Samsung HW-B650F Soundbar
Denon DHT-S218Samsung HW-B650F Soundbar
| DenonDenon DHT-S218This page | SamsungSamsung HW-B650F Soundbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 69 /100 | 69 /100 |
| Channels | — | 3.1 |
Who it's for
Is the Denon DHT-S218 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable soundbar for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need dts:x, in which case a higher-tier soundbar is the better call.
Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
good
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Denon DHT-S218 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 69/100 against other soundbars, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 67.
What stands out on the Denon DHT-S218?
Its dolby atmos stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Sony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 9?
The Sony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 9 scores 70/100 versus this one at 69/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
