83
Mike Kobrin
CNET
“All that said, the Lifestyle Ultra is hard to beat in the class department, and the connectivity options and versatility — especially within the Bose ecosystem — certainly add to the attraction.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- AI dialogue enhancement
- Customizable room acoustics
- Great sound quality
- All-in-one home theater
- Adjustable speech clarity levels
- Rich and clear audio
Points of Contention
- Requires subwoofer for bass
- Connectivity issues present
- Limited physical connections
- No HDMI In or video passthrough
- SpeechClarity makes voices too shouty
- Higher compression at max volume
Professional Reviews
4 reviews from 4 critics80
James Pero
Gizmodo
“The Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar might not replace surround sound completely but it still sounds great and has a two features most will enjoy.”
80
Christian de Looper
PCMag
“Ultimately, the highly capable Sonos Arc Ultra ($1,099) is a stronger standalone soundbar thanks to its superior bass and more immersive audio, which is why it remains our Editors' Choice for soundbars.”
74
RTINGS.com
RTINGS
“The Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar is decent for mixed usage.”
