Between the Smart Ultra Soundbar and HW-S800D, the Smart Ultra Soundbar comes out ahead in earc, while the HW-S800D wins on subwoofer included / total power. Overall, the Smart Ultra Soundbar scores 35 and the HW-S800D scores 53.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The HW-S800D is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 18.8 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Smart Ultra Soundbar if you care most about earc. The biggest gaps in its favor are earc.
Pick the HW-S800D if you care most about subwoofer included / total power. Its strongest claims are subwoofer included, total power.
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.
Why Bose - Smart Ultra Soundbar wins
- ▲Has eARC.
Why Samsung - HW-S800D wins
- ▲Has Subwoofer included.
- ▲Total power: 330 W vs 0 W.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Bose - Smart Ultra Soundbar | 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 Ultra Soundbar | Samsung - HW-S800D |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI inputs | 1lead | 0 |
| eARCⓘ | truelead | false |
| Subwoofer included | false | truelead |
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