Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Bose - Smart Ultra Soundbar | Samsung - HW-S800D |
|---|---|---|
| eARC | true | false |
| Subwoofer included | false | true |
| Total power | 330 W |
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 85.9 and the HW-S800D scores 72.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Smart Ultra Soundbar is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 13.0 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. 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 Smart Ultra Soundbar 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 Ultra Soundbar or Samsung - HW-S800D?
Bose - Smart Ultra Soundbar leads the current Mars Score by 13.0 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 Ultra Soundbar if…
Bose - Smart Ultra Soundbar 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 Ultra Soundbar wins
- ▲Has eARC.
Why Samsung - HW-S800D wins
- ▲Has Subwoofer included.
- ▲Total power: 330 W vs W.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Bose - Smart Ultra Soundbar | Samsung - HW-S800D |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 5.1.2 | 3.1.2 |
| Total power | 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 |