Sony
Sony HT-A7000
$1499
88
/ 100
From $1,499
VS
Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra wins by 1
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
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
| 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.