Bose
Bose Smart Soundbar 600
$499
83
/ 100
From $499
VS
Bose Smart Soundbar 600 wins by 3
Sonos
Sonos Ray
$279
80
/ 100
From $279
Specdex verdict
Bose Smart Soundbar 600 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Bose Smart Soundbar 600 lands at 83 and Sonos Ray at 80. That puts Bose Smart Soundbar 600 ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Bose Smart Soundbar 600 if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
Pick Sonos Ray if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
Bose Smart Soundbar 600 83
vs 80 Sonos Ray
Score breakdown
Bose Smart Soundbar 600
83 sound 83
features 81
design 84
ease 86
Sonos Ray
80 sound 80
features 78
design 84
ease 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Bose Smart Soundbar 600 | Sonos Ray |
|---|
Bose Smart Soundbar 600
Pros
- +Dolby Atmos on most
- +One-box simplicity
- +eARC passthrough
Cons
- −Rear surrounds sold separately on some
- −App quality varies
- −Cabinet depth needs space
Sonos Ray
Pros
- +Dolby Atmos on most
- +One-box simplicity
- +eARC passthrough
Cons
- −Rear surrounds sold separately on some
- −App quality varies
- −Cabinet depth needs space
FAQ: Bose Smart Soundbar 600 vs Sonos Ray
Which is better, Bose Smart Soundbar 600 or Sonos Ray? +
Bose Smart Soundbar 600 scores 83 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Bose Smart Soundbar 600 worth the price? +
At $499, Bose Smart Soundbar 600 delivers a Specdex score of 83 — strongest in ease.
Is Sonos Ray worth the price? +
At $279, Sonos Ray delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in ease.
Does Bose Smart Soundbar 600 or Sonos Ray last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.