Bose
Bose Smart Soundbar 900
$899
86
/ 100
From $899
VS
Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra wins by 3
Bose
Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra
$999
89
/ 100
From $999
Specdex verdict
Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Bose Smart Soundbar 900 lands at 86 and Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra at 89. That puts Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Bose Smart Soundbar 900 if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
Pick Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
Bose Smart Soundbar 900 86
vs 89 Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra
Score breakdown
Bose Smart Soundbar 900
86 sound 86
features 84
design 84
ease 86
Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra
89 sound 89
features 87
design 84
ease 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Bose Smart Soundbar 900 | Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra |
|---|
Bose Smart Soundbar 900
Pros
- +Dolby Atmos on most
- +One-box simplicity
- +eARC passthrough
Cons
- −Rear surrounds sold separately on some
- −App quality varies
- −Cabinet depth needs space
Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra
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 900 vs Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra
Which is better, Bose Smart Soundbar 900 or Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra? +
Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Bose Smart Soundbar 900 worth the price? +
At $899, Bose Smart Soundbar 900 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in sound.
Is Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra worth the price? +
At $999, Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in sound.
Does Bose Smart Soundbar 900 or Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra 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.