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