90
Will Greenwald
PCMag
“The Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar is an excellent speaker for your TV that delivers pretty much everything you could want from a single speaker without a separate subwoofer and satellites”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Detailed spatial audio imaging
- Large sound field
- Strong balance
- Expandable with Bose satellites
- Compact size
- Excellent build quality
Points of Contention
- Expensive ($899 MSRP)
- Unimpressive bass without a subwoofer
- No HDMI passthrough
- Limited Dolby Atmos support
- High price
- Piercing treble levels
Professional Reviews
3 reviews from 3 critics80
Simon Lucas
TechRadar
The Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar delivers detailed, controlled audio with excellent build quality and accurate room calibration. However, it lacks HDMI passthrough and full Dolby Atmos support, which limits its appeal for high-end setups.
73
RTINGS.com
RTINGS
“The Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar is decent for mixed use.”
