Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Bose - Smart Soundbar 900 | Samsung - HW-S800D |
|---|---|---|
| eARC | true | false |
| Subwoofer included | false | true |
| Total power | 0 W | 330 W |
Between the Smart Soundbar 900 and HW-S800D, the Smart Soundbar 900 comes out ahead in earc, while the HW-S800D wins on subwoofer included / total power. Overall, the Smart Soundbar 900 scores 68.3 and the HW-S800D scores 75.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The HW-S800D edges ahead on the Mars Score (68.3 vs 75.4), but the 7.1-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Smart Soundbar 900 if you care most about earc. The biggest gaps in its favor are earc. The single most decisive one: Has eARC.
Pick the HW-S800D if you care most about subwoofer included / total power. Its strongest claims are subwoofer included, total power. The single most decisive one: Has Subwoofer included.
Both ship with comparable dolby atmos, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the HW-S800D is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Bose - Smart Soundbar 900 or Samsung - HW-S800D?
Samsung - HW-S800D leads the current Mars Score by 7.1 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare total power, subwoofer included against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Bose - Smart Soundbar 900 if…
Bose - Smart Soundbar 900 has the measurable edge on has earc.
Choose Samsung - HW-S800D if…
Samsung - HW-S800D has the measurable edge on subwoofer included, total w.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Bose - Smart Soundbar 900 wins
- ▲Has eARC.
Why Samsung - HW-S800D wins
- ▲Has Subwoofer included.
- ▲Total power: 330 W vs 0 W.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Bose - Smart Soundbar 900 | Samsung - HW-S800D |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 5.1.2 | 3.1.2 |
| Total power | 0 W | 330 Wlead |
| Dolby Atmosⓘ | true | true |
| DTS:X | false | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | Bose - Smart Soundbar 900 | Samsung - HW-S800D |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI inputs | 1lead | 0 |
| eARCⓘ | truelead | false |
| Subwoofer included | false | truelead |