TechRadar95
A stunning Atmos soundbar with impressive bass for an all-in-one design, earning a top mark.
Marshall Heston 120
5 expert reviews#8 of 10 soundbars
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Best for bold looks and bass
Critics’ consensus
5 professional reviewers tested the Marshall Heston 120, and 3 recommend it. Most praised: sound quality and design. Most common complaint: call quality.
Reviewed by TechRadar, Trusted Reviews, Expert Reviews and 2 more
The catch: Sound lacks punch and detail, and it is pricey next to the Sonos Arc Ultra.
Critics split
Scores run from 60 to 95All 5 scores printed by the outlets
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What do critics say about the Marshall Heston 120?
Trusted Reviews90
A likeable debut soundbar with distinctive looks and impressive bass.
Expert Reviews80
A good-looking soundbar that excels with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X content.
WIRED70
Beautiful and immersive overhead effects, but it lacks cinematic punch and is now pricey.
What Hi-Fi?60
Better than TV speakers with clear dialogue and a unique look, but lifeless and weak on Atmos.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
What critics praise most
Sound quality4 of 5
Design3 of 5
What critics dislike most
Call quality3 of 5
Price2 of 5
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Is the Marshall Heston 120 worth it?
Critics are divided: 3 of 5 recommend it. Sound lacks punch and detail, and it is pricey next to the Sonos Arc Ultra.
Do critics agree about the Marshall Heston 120?
Critics split: scores range from 60 (What Hi-Fi?) to 95 (TechRadar), a spread of 35 points across 5 reviews. Reviewers disagree, so read the individual reviews before buying.
What do critics dislike about the Marshall Heston 120?
Call quality (3 of 5 reviews), Price (2 of 5 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Marshall Heston 120?
The Samsung HW-Q990F (critic score 89), top pick, narrowly.