Bowers & Wilkins Panorama 3

Exceptionally powerful Elegant design Amazon Alexa built-in Hi-res audio compatibility Strong low-end bass Stirring performances for movies

Not expandable No HDMI inputs No room correction No height channel adjustments

“The Panorama 3 is a visceral performer with a few missing features.”

Built-in Alexa support. Bass and treble adjustments. Gets loud.

Soundstage isn't very wide. Disappointing Atmos performance. No dialogue enhancement mode. Lacks low-bass.

The Bowers & Wilkins Panorama 3 is fair for mixed usage. It's a premium-looking standalone bar that offers Dolby Atmos support, but unfortunately, it doesn't sound as good as it looks. Its default sound is dark and muddy due to its recessed treble and...

Wide but low-profile design ; AirPlay 2 and Bluetooth with atpX Adaptive support ; Built-in Alexa ; Dynamic, exciting sound

Built-in woofers supply adequate but not deep bass ; Can’t be upgraded with a subwoofer or surround speakers ; Bare minimum of audio adjustments ; No DTS decoder

The all-in-one Bowers & Wilkins Panorama 3 is simple to use and packs high-end features, but at $1,000, its inability to be upgraded is a tough pill to swallow.

Sleek and minimal design Dolby Atmos spatial audio Capacitive touch screen controls 13 speaker drivers produce a rich sound HDMI eARC future-proofs the soundbar

App pairing process can be quicker 3.1.2 channel benefits smaller rooms than large Volume control can be more intuitive

Overall, the Bowers and Wilkins Panorama 3 is an exceptionally well-designed soundbar, with all the wireless chaps that a cord-cutter would need. At $999, it's the first Dolby Atmos-enabled soundbar from the company and carries an array of speakers...

Bowers & Wilkins has developed a solid name in the soundbar category for premium products that reflect the brand's longstanding philosophy of putting respect for the music above all else. This doesn't mean their soundbars don't make sonic compromises,...

The B&W soundbar is both placement-friendly and easy to set up via mobile. Sound is relatively clear and open with clear voice reproduction.

Panorama 3 has a thin acoustic character and does not provide a particularly great surround feeling. There is also no option for an active subwoofer.

Based on the technical specifications and not least the manufacturer, we had pretty high expectations for Bowers & Wilkins Panorama 3. Unfortunately, we don’t think that the audio experience lives up to expectations – especially considering the...

The Bowers & Wilkins Panorama 3 is a tremendous soundbar that combines high fidelity, ease-of-use, attractive aesthetics, and a palatable price into a singular package that is a cinch to install and a piece of cake to use. Fortunately, Bowers & Wilkins...

Lively, muscular and expansive movie sound Properly accomplished with music Useful touch controls and app

Dolby Atmos effect not as pronounced as some Close rivals cost less

The price may be high, but the Panorama 3 is one of the best soundbars we've heard with movies, and makes a great-sounding music system too.

Impressively detailed and spacious performance ; Sharp and clear delivery of music ; Sleek, slim looks ; Slick Music companion app

Lacks consistency with dialogue ; No DTS support ; No HDMI inputs ; No upgrade path for adding speakers

Bowers & Wilkins’ entry into the Atmos fray with the Panorama 3 is a largely impressive effort, delivering plenty of naturalism with films, TV and music. It has its faults, lacks a few features that home cinema enthusiasts would enjoy, and it can be...