Bose
Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra
$999
89
/ 100
From $999
VS
Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra wins by 1
Sony
Sony HT-A7000
$1499
88
/ 100
From $1,499
Specdex verdict
Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra lands at 89 and Sony HT-A7000 at 88. That puts Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra ahead by 1 points — a narrow 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 Sony HT-A7000 if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra 89
vs 88 Sony HT-A7000
Score breakdown
Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra
89 sound 89
features 87
design 84
ease 86
Sony HT-A7000
88 sound 88
features 86
design 84
ease 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra | Sony HT-A7000 |
|---|
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
Sony HT-A7000
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 Sony HT-A7000
Which is better, Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra or Sony HT-A7000? +
Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. 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 Sony HT-A7000 worth the price? +
At $1,499, Sony HT-A7000 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in sound.
Does Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra or Sony HT-A7000 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.