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Sony HT-A7000 — $1499
Sony

Sony HT-A7000

$1499

88
/ 100
From $1,499
VS
Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra wins by 1
Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra — $999
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, Sony HT-A7000 lands at 88 and Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra at 89. That puts Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Sony HT-A7000 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
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Winner by scenario

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

Sound

Tie

Compared on the sound sub-score

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

Features

Tie

Compared on the features sub-score

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

Ease of use

Tie

Compared on the ease of use sub-score

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

Value for money

Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra more score per dollar ($999 vs $1,499).

Sony HT-A7000 88
vs
89 Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra

Score breakdown

Sony HT-A7000
88
sound 88
features 86
design 84
ease 86
Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra
89
sound 89
features 87
design 84
ease 86

Specs side-by-side

Sony HT-A7000 versus Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra — full spec comparison
Spec Sony HT-A7000 Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra

Sony HT-A7000

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: Sony HT-A7000 vs Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra

Which is better, Sony HT-A7000 or Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra? +

Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Sony HT-A7000 worth the price? +

At $1,499, Sony HT-A7000 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in sound.

Is Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra worth the price? +

At $999, Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in sound.

Does Sony HT-A7000 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.

Which is the better value, Sony HT-A7000 or Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra? +

Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra — more score per dollar ($999 vs $1,499). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.