Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar Black vs Samsung HW-S800D
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Choosing between the Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar Black and Samsung HW-S800D? Both compete in the Soundbar segment. Here’s how they compare across the specs that matter most for your home theater.
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Looking at overall performance dimensions: The Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar Black scores higher in form factor, room fit. They score similarly in value, ease of use.
These soundbars differ in channel configurations of 5.1.2 vs 3.1.2.
The Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar Black holds an advantage across more performance dimensions, but the Samsung HW-S800D may still be the better pick depending on which specs matter most to your setup. See the detailed comparison table below for the full breakdown.
For most home theaters, the Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar Black is the stronger choice — it leads in 2 of 4 scored dimensions. The Samsung HW-S800D makes more sense if budget is the primary constraint.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar Black
Samsung Ultra-slim 3.1.2 Channel Dolby Atmos Smart Sound Bar with Bluetooth & Wireless Subwoofer - Titan
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | N/A |
| Channel Config | 5.1.2 | 3.1.2 |
| Total Power (RMS) | — | — |
| Driver Count | 9 | — |
| Freq Response Low | — | — |
| Freq Response High | — | — |
| Passive | No | No |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Digital+ | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby TrueHD | Yes | No |
| DTS:X | No | No |
| DTS Virtual:X | No | Yes |
| DTS-HD Master | No | No |
| Built-in Sub | No | No |
| Wireless Sub Included | No | Yes |
| Wireless Sub Support | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Surround Support | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI Inputs | 0 | 0 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Optical Input | Yes | Yes |
| Analog Stereo In | No | No |
| Sub Pre-Out | No | No |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| BT Version | 4.2 | 5.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| AirPlay 2 | Yes | Yes |
| Chromecast | Yes | No |
| Spotify Connect | Yes | No |
| Voice Assistants | Alexa, Google Assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Room Calibration | ADAPTiQ | SpaceFit Sound Pro |
| Dialog Enhancement | Yes | Yes |
| Night Mode | Yes | Yes |
| App Control | Bose Music | SmartThings |
| Wall Mountable | Yes | Yes |
Key Differences
- Channel Config: Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar Black at 5.1.2 vs Samsung HW-S800D at 3.1.2
- BT Version: Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar Black at 4.2 vs Samsung HW-S800D at 5.2
- Driver Count: Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar Black at 9 vs Samsung HW-S800D at —
- Dolby TrueHD: Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar Black at Yes vs Samsung HW-S800D at No
- DTS Virtual:X: Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar Black at No vs Samsung HW-S800D at Yes
See Where These Rank
Check our editorial rankings to see how Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar Black and Samsung HW-S800D compare to the rest of the field.
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