Bose
Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra
$999
89
/ 100
From $999
VS
Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra wins by 7
Samsung
Samsung HW-S801D
$399
82
/ 100
From $399
Specdex verdict
Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra lands at 89 and Samsung HW-S801D at 82. That puts Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra ahead by 7 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 Samsung HW-S801D if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra 89
vs 82 Samsung HW-S801D
Score breakdown
Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra
89 sound 89
features 87
design 84
ease 86
Samsung HW-S801D
82 sound 82
features 80
design 84
ease 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra | Samsung HW-S801D |
|---|
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
Samsung HW-S801D
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 Samsung HW-S801D
Which is better, Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra or Samsung HW-S801D? +
Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. 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 Samsung HW-S801D worth the price? +
At $399, Samsung HW-S801D delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in ease.
Does Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra or Samsung HW-S801D 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.