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Updated October 2024

Sound bars

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October 2024

Bowers & Wilkins

Panorama 3

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We've reviewed the Bowers & Wilkins Panorama 3 to see how well it performs in these categories:

  • Performance
  • Power consumption
  • Predicted reliability
  • Brand satisfaction

Test results

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Bad points

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More test ratings

  • Sound quality
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  • Ease of use
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Specifications

  • Multi-channel ability (claimed)
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  • Stated power (W)
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  • Sound bar dimensions (WxHxD)
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  • Weight of sound bar
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  • Shape of sound bar
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  • Remote control
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  • Type of display
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Extra speakers

  • Has external subwoofer
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  • Subwoofer WxHxD (cm)
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  • Weight of subwoofer (kg)
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  • Has detachable speakers
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Measured power consumption

  • Power drawn at 80dBA
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  • Power drawn on standby
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  • Estimated annual energy cost
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Apps

  • Android app
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  • iOS app
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  • Use Android app as remote
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  • Use iOS app as remote
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Wireless connectivity

  • Wi-Fi
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  • Bluetooth
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  • Bluetooth version
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  • Airplay 2
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  • Spotify Connect
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  • Google Chromecast built in
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  • Custom connection protocols
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  • Can be used as multiroom speaker
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Physical connectivity

  • HDMI ports
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  • HDMI eARC
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  • Ethernet port
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  • USB inputs
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  • USB can charge mobile devices
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  • Stereo line in
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  • Stereo line out
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Features

  • Wall-mountable
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  • Virtual assistants supported
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  • Dolby Digital
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  • DTS
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  • Dolby Atmos
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  • DTS:X
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