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Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 — $1399
Sony

Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9

$1399

89
/ 100
From $1,399
VS
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 wins by 3
Bose Smart Soundbar 900 — $899
Bose

Bose Smart Soundbar 900

$899

86
/ 100
From $899
Specdex verdict

Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 lands at 89 and Bose Smart Soundbar 900 at 86. That puts Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 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
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 89
vs
86 Bose Smart Soundbar 900

Score breakdown

Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9
89
sound 89
features 87
design 84
ease 86
Bose Smart Soundbar 900
86
sound 86
features 84
design 84
ease 86

Specs side-by-side

Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 versus Bose Smart Soundbar 900 — full spec comparison
Spec Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 Bose Smart Soundbar 900

Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9

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: Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 vs Bose Smart Soundbar 900

Which is better, Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 or Bose Smart Soundbar 900? +

Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 worth the price? +

At $1,399, Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in sound.

Is Bose Smart Soundbar 900 worth the price? +

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

Does Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 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.