Best Soundbars · Bose · Updated June 2026
Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar: specs and price (2026)
Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar has a US price of $899 (US launch MSRP was $899 (debuted September/October 2023 per 9to5Toys launch coverage). Bose later raised the list price to $999; the regularly-$999 bar is frequently discounted (~$649-$699 in 2026). Launch MSRP used per dataset convention.). Below is its full, sourced spec sheet — every value links to the source and the date we captured it.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $899 US launch MSRP was $899 (debuted September/October 2023 per 9to5Toys launch coverage). Bose later raised the list price to $999; the regularly-$999 bar is frequently discounted (~$649-$699 in 2026). Launch MSRP used per dataset convention. |
|---|---|
| Brand | Bose |
| Released | 2023 |
| channels | 3.1.1 |
| total watts | — |
| dolby atmos | Yes |
| dts x | No |
| wireless sub | No |
| rear speakers | No |
| hdmi earc | Yes |
| voice assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
| release | 2023 |
Source: bose.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by newegg.com. $899 launch MSRP (Sept/Oct 2023) per 9to5Toys launch coverage; later listed at $999. Dolby Atmos, HDMI eARC, Alexa + Google voice control confirmed from Bose.com product page and Amazon/Best Buy listings. Bose describes 9 total transducers including up-firing dipole speakers for Atmos height virtualization (no discrete multi-channel physical array; 3.1.1 is an approximation of the up-firing virtual-height config). DTS:X not supported per Bose product line. No wireless subwoofer or rear speakers included; Bose Bass Module and Surround Speakers sold separately. Total watts not published by Bose. 2023 launch year.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar cost?
The Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar has a US price of $899 (US launch MSRP was $899 (debuted September/October 2023 per 9to5Toys launch coverage). Bose later raised the list price to $999; the regularly-$999 bar is frequently discounted (~$649-$699 in 2026). Launch MSRP used per dataset convention.), as of 2026-06-15.
When was the Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar released?
The Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar was released 2023.
What are the Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar's key specs?
Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar (Bose): channels 3.1.1, dolby atmos Yes, dts x No, wireless sub No, rear speakers No. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.
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