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Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra — $999
Bose

Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra

$999

89
/ 100
From $999
VS
Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra wins by 9
LG SP8YA — $699
LG

LG SP8YA

$699

80
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict

Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra lands at 89 and LG SP8YA at 80. That puts Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra ahead by 9 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra if…

  • ✓Dolby Atmos on most
  • ✓One-box simplicity
  • ✓eARC passthrough

Pick LG SP8YA if…

  • ✓Dolby Atmos on most
  • ✓One-box simplicity
  • ✓eARC passthrough
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Ease of use

Tie

Compared on the ease of use sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Sound

Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra

Compared on the sound sub-score

Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra leads on sound (89 vs 80).

Design

Tie

Compared on the design sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

LG SP8YA

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

LG SP8YA more score per dollar ($699 vs $999).

Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra 89
vs
80 LG SP8YA

Score breakdown

Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra
89
sound 89
features 87
design 84
ease 86
LG SP8YA
80
sound 80
features 78
design 84
ease 86

Specs side-by-side

Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra versus LG SP8YA — full spec comparison
Spec Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra LG SP8YA

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

LG SP8YA

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 Ultra vs LG SP8YA

Which is better, Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra or LG SP8YA? +

Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 9. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra worth the price? +

At $999, Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in sound.

Is LG SP8YA worth the price? +

At $699, LG SP8YA delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in ease.

Does Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra or LG SP8YA 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.

Which is better for sound, Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra or LG SP8YA? +

Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra — leads on sound (89 vs 80). Compared on the sound sub-score.

Which is the better value, Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra or LG SP8YA? +

LG SP8YA — more score per dollar ($699 vs $999). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.