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Soundcore Infini Pro Review

This model delivers with an easy setup and plenty of volume but lacks top-tier audio and customization
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Soundcore Infini Pro Review
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Price:  $219 List
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Manufacturer:   Soundcore
By Michelle Powell and Matt Bento  ⋅  Nov 11, 2021
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OVERALL
SCORE
  • Sound Quality - 45% 3.9
  • Ease of Use - 35% 6.6
  • Volume - 15% 8.0
  • Style/Design - 5% 4.9

Our Verdict

Competition is stiff among the less expensive soundbars and the Soundcore Infini Pro brings a few compelling features to the table, including Dolby Atmos. This model is very easy to set up and can double as your primary speaker for music thanks to its Bluetooth capabilities. No patience for a complicated setup process? You won't have to worry with the Infini Pro, as we had it out of the box and ready to go in about 5 minutes. While we appreciate how easy this model is to use, we do wish there were more sound customization options available.
REASONS TO BUY
Dolby Atmos support
Easy to set up
Bluetooth connection
REASONS TO AVOID
Not the best sound quality
Not voice assistant compatible
As of 2022, Soundcore no longer makes the Infini Pro.

Our Analysis and Test Results

The Soundcore Infini Pro is a mid-priced model that offers Dolby Atmos, an array of connection options, and has a truly plug and play setup. It's a massive improvement on any TV speakers, though none of our testers are impressed it the overall sound quality, especially when compared to the less expensive options.

Performance Comparison


soundcore infini pro - the infini pro can play dolby atmos content, but in this case, the...
The Infini Pro can play Dolby Atmos content, but in this case, the results are underwhelming.
Credit: Laura Casner

Sound Quality


This soundbar combines a pair of forward-facing drivers and tweeters with two skyward facing subwoofers to take advantage of the Dolby Atmos tech. The result is fairly underwhelming, as we had trouble discerning the height differences provided by Atmos. Atmos uses feedback from the speaker to assess the shape and size of your room, projecting sounds in a way that you can discern them coming from above or below. For soundbars, this adds a level of immersiveness not previously experienced from a single set of speakers from one point in front of the listener. This is apparent in higher-end Atmos capable soundbars, but unfortunately, the effect is minimal in the case of the Soundcore Infini Pro. Also, keep in mind that your streaming service must be able to provide the Atmos format and offer content that supports Atmos.

soundcore infini pro - this soundbar took our testers about 5 minutes to connect to our tv...
This soundbar took our testers about 5 minutes to connect to our TV and have it ready for watching movies.
Credit: Laura Casner

Ease of Use


If your television has an HDMI connection, then all you need to do is plug in this soundbar with the included HDMI cable and let it rip. Ditto if you only have an optical connection. The Infini Pro is a true plug-and-play device so if customization or navigating menus isn't your thing, you've got nothing to worry about. It can also play music off your phone Via Bluetooth as any wireless speaker does. This model includes a small remote, and an app is available with the same functions as the remote.

soundcore infini pro - if you lose the remote, the app has all the same functions.
If you lose the remote, the app has all the same functions.
Credit: Laura Casner

On the bar itself are controls for ​​power, input, Bluetooth, volume, though there aren't any indicator lights on the front, so your ears will have to confirm what you are inputting with the remote. Some folks will appreciate the absence of blinking indicators, but we find them quite useful when initially using a soundbar.

Sound Customization


While this soundbar is nice and easy to set up, there are few customization options for folks looking to optimize their sound. The included presets are movie, music, voice, and surround sound, plus an option to increase the bass level.

Volume


While we observed a max volume reading of 95 dBa, the highs sound harsh, almost at the edge of break up at higher volumes. The small, built-in subwoofers add body to the whole package, but can't move air like a dedicated subwoofer, causing this soundbar to sound thin and less immersive than models with additional woofers.

On a more positive note, the Infini Pro has a decent voice setting that will bring out dialogue without increasing the overall volume. This is very useful anytime you need to watch action movies at lower volumes.

Design/Style


This model uses a cloth mesh wrap to protect the internal hardware without inhibiting sound projection. It has the classic speaker look but comes with the usual challenges of keeping the mesh clean and lint-free and protecting it from tearing. The Infini Pro can be mounted on the wall to keep it safe and out of the way.

soundcore infini pro - a cloth-mesh covering houses 2 drivers, 2 tweeters, and two...
A cloth-mesh covering houses 2 drivers, 2 tweeters, and two upward-facing subwwofers.
Credit: Laura Casner

Value


The Infini Pro is priced to compete with models from Yamaha and Samsung, and after some hair-splitting test sessions, it scores better, so it represents a better value. It still isn't our favorite budget-friendly option, though.

soundcore infini pro - this is one of the few soundbars we tested with 2 hdmi ports...
This is one of the few soundbars we tested with 2 HDMI ports, allowing you to connect a Blu-ray player or gaming system directly to the soundbar.
Credit: Laura Casner

Conclusion


It's great to see relatively new technologies like Dolby Atmos making their way into inexpensive soundbars. Even if the execution isn't perfect, it makes for a more immersive experience, which is impressive coming from one set of speakers sitting twelve feet in front of the viewer.

Michelle Powell and Matt Bento