Samsung
Samsung HW-S801D
$399
82
/ 100
From $399
VS
Bose Smart Soundbar 600 wins by 1
Bose
Bose Smart Soundbar 600
$499
83
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict
Bose Smart Soundbar 600 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung HW-S801D lands at 82 and Bose Smart Soundbar 600 at 83. That puts Bose Smart Soundbar 600 ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Samsung HW-S801D if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
Pick Bose Smart Soundbar 600 if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
Samsung HW-S801D 82
vs 83 Bose Smart Soundbar 600
Score breakdown
Samsung HW-S801D
82 sound 82
features 80
design 84
ease 86
Bose Smart Soundbar 600
83 sound 83
features 81
design 84
ease 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung HW-S801D | Bose Smart Soundbar 600 |
|---|
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
Bose Smart Soundbar 600
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: Samsung HW-S801D vs Bose Smart Soundbar 600
Which is better, Samsung HW-S801D or Bose Smart Soundbar 600? +
Bose Smart Soundbar 600 scores 83 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samsung HW-S801D worth the price? +
At $399, Samsung HW-S801D delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in ease.
Is Bose Smart Soundbar 600 worth the price? +
At $499, Bose Smart Soundbar 600 delivers a Specdex score of 83 — strongest in ease.
Does Samsung HW-S801D or Bose Smart Soundbar 600 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.