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Sonos Ray — $279
Sonos

Sonos Ray

$279

80
/ 100
From $279
VS
Bose Smart Soundbar 900 wins by 6
Bose Smart Soundbar 900 — $899
Bose

Bose Smart Soundbar 900

$899

86
/ 100
From $899
Specdex verdict

Bose Smart Soundbar 900 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sonos Ray lands at 80 and Bose Smart Soundbar 900 at 86. That puts Bose Smart Soundbar 900 ahead by 6 points — a decisive 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 900 if…

  • ✓Dolby Atmos on most
  • ✓One-box simplicity
  • ✓eARC passthrough
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Winner by scenario

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

Ease of use

Tie

Compared on the ease of use sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Design

Tie

Compared on the design sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Sound

Bose Smart Soundbar 900

Compared on the sound sub-score

Bose Smart Soundbar 900 leads on sound (86 vs 80).

Value for money

Sonos Ray

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sonos Ray more score per dollar ($279 vs $899).

Sonos Ray 80
vs
86 Bose Smart Soundbar 900

Score breakdown

Sonos Ray
80
sound 80
features 78
design 84
ease 86
Bose Smart Soundbar 900
86
sound 86
features 84
design 84
ease 86

Specs side-by-side

Sonos Ray versus Bose Smart Soundbar 900 — full spec comparison
Spec Sonos Ray Bose Smart Soundbar 900

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 900

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 900

Which is better, Sonos Ray or Bose Smart Soundbar 900? +

Bose Smart Soundbar 900 scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. 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 900 worth the price? +

At $899, Bose Smart Soundbar 900 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in sound.

Does Sonos Ray or Bose Smart 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 sound, Sonos Ray or Bose Smart Soundbar 900? +

Bose Smart Soundbar 900 — leads on sound (86 vs 80). Compared on the sound sub-score.

Which is the better value, Sonos Ray or Bose Smart Soundbar 900? +

Sonos Ray — more score per dollar ($279 vs $899). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.