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Samsung HW-S801D — $399
Samsung

Samsung HW-S801D

$399

82
/ 100
From $399
VS
Bose Soundbar 900 wins by 5
Bose Soundbar 900 — Atmos · 9 drivers · ADAPTiQ
Bose

Bose Soundbar 900

Atmos · 9 drivers · ADAPTiQ

87
/ 100
From $899
Specdex verdict

Bose Soundbar 900 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung HW-S801D lands at 82 and Bose Soundbar 900 at 87. That puts Bose Soundbar 900 ahead by 5 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 Soundbar 900 if…

  • ✓Compact width (~1050mm)
  • ✓Excellent dialog clarity
  • ✓AirPlay 2 + Chromecast both supported
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Winner by scenario

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

Ease of use

Bose Soundbar 900

Compared on the ease of use sub-score

Bose Soundbar 900 leads on ease (92 vs 86).

Sound

Bose Soundbar 900

Compared on the sound sub-score

Bose Soundbar 900 leads on sound (88 vs 82).

Features

Bose Soundbar 900

Compared on the features sub-score

Bose Soundbar 900 leads on features (88 vs 80).

Value for money

Samsung HW-S801D

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Samsung HW-S801D more score per dollar ($399 vs $899).

Samsung HW-S801D 82
vs
87 Bose Soundbar 900

Score breakdown

Samsung HW-S801D
82
sound 82
features 80
design 84
ease 86
value 0
Bose Soundbar 900
87
sound 88
features 88
design 0
ease 92
value 84

Specs side-by-side

Samsung HW-S801D versus Bose Soundbar 900 — full spec comparison
Spec Samsung HW-S801D Bose Soundbar 900
Drivers
—
9 (5 dipole + 2 PhaseGuide + 1 woofer + 1 tweeter)
Channels
—
5.0.2
Atmos
—
Yes (PhaseGuide)
Connectivity
—
Wi-Fi 6, eARC HDMI 2.1, BT 5.0, AirPlay 2, Chromecast
Voice
—
Alexa + Google
Width
—
1050 mm

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 Soundbar 900

Pros
  • +Compact width (~1050mm)
  • +Excellent dialog clarity
  • +AirPlay 2 + Chromecast both supported
Cons
  • −No DTS:X
  • −Atmos via PhaseGuide arrays (no upfiring)
  • −Expensive vs feature-matched rivals

FAQ: Samsung HW-S801D vs Bose Soundbar 900

Which is better, Samsung HW-S801D or Bose Soundbar 900? +

Bose Soundbar 900 scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. 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 Soundbar 900 worth the price? +

At $899, Bose Soundbar 900 delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in ease.

Does Samsung HW-S801D or Bose Soundbar 900 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 ease of use, Samsung HW-S801D or Bose Soundbar 900? +

Bose Soundbar 900 — leads on ease (92 vs 86). Compared on the ease of use sub-score.

Which is better for sound, Samsung HW-S801D or Bose Soundbar 900? +

Bose Soundbar 900 — leads on sound (88 vs 82). Compared on the sound sub-score.