Bose
Bose Smart Soundbar 900
$899
86
/ 100
From $899
VS
Bose Smart Soundbar 900 wins by 6
Sonos
Sonos Ray
$279
80
/ 100
From $279
Specdex verdict
Bose Smart Soundbar 900 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Bose Smart Soundbar 900 lands at 86 and Sonos Ray at 80. That puts Bose Smart Soundbar 900 ahead by 6 points — a decisive 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 Sonos Ray if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
Bose Smart Soundbar 900 86
vs 80 Sonos Ray
Score breakdown
Bose Smart Soundbar 900
86 sound 86
features 84
design 84
ease 86
Sonos Ray
80 sound 80
features 78
design 84
ease 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Bose Smart Soundbar 900 | Sonos Ray |
|---|
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
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 900 vs Sonos Ray
Which is better, Bose Smart Soundbar 900 or Sonos Ray? +
Bose Smart Soundbar 900 scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. 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 Sonos Ray worth the price? +
At $279, Sonos Ray delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in ease.
Does Bose Smart Soundbar 900 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.