Bose - Smart Ultra Soundbar vs Sony - Bravia Theater Quad
Between the Smart Ultra Soundbar and Bravia Theater Quad, the Smart Ultra Soundbar comes out ahead in several specs, while the Bravia Theater Quad wins on total power. Overall, the Smart Ultra Soundbar scores 35 and the Bravia Theater Quad scores 65.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Bravia Theater Quad is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 30.4 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.
The Smart Ultra Soundbar does not pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec-table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the Bravia Theater Quad if you care most about total power. Its strongest claims are total power.
Both ship with comparable dolby atmos, earc, subwoofer included, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Bravia Theater Quad 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
- No decisive advantages.
Why Sony - Bravia Theater Quad wins
- ▲Total power: 504 W vs 0 W.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Bose - Smart Ultra Soundbar | Sony - Bravia Theater Quad |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 5.1.2 | 4.0.4 |
| Total power | 0 W | 504 Wlead |
| Dolby Atmosⓘ | true | true |
| DTS:X | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Bose - Smart Ultra Soundbar | Sony - Bravia Theater Quad |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI inputs | 1 | 1 |
| eARCⓘ | true | true |
| Subwoofer included | false | false |
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