Sonos
Sonos Ray
$279
80
/ 100
From $279
VS
Bose Smart Soundbar 600 wins by 3
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, Sonos Ray lands at 80 and Bose Smart Soundbar 600 at 83. That puts Bose Smart Soundbar 600 ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sonos Ray 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
Sonos Ray 80
vs 83 Bose Smart Soundbar 600
Score breakdown
Sonos Ray
80 sound 80
features 78
design 84
ease 86
Bose Smart Soundbar 600
83 sound 83
features 81
design 84
ease 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sonos Ray | Bose Smart Soundbar 600 |
|---|
Sonos Ray
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: Sonos Ray vs Bose Smart Soundbar 600
Which is better, Sonos Ray or Bose Smart Soundbar 600? +
Bose Smart Soundbar 600 scores 83 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sonos Ray worth the price? +
At $279, Sonos Ray delivers a Specdex score of 80 — 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 Sonos Ray 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.