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BoseSoundbar
Smart Ultra Soundbar
Released September 2023.1Press releaseassets.bosecreative.com/m/31cad1e512235473/original/Bose_Smart_Ultra_Soundbar_Press-Release_FINAL_ENUS.pdfRead 8 October 2026US release states available starting today. Last checked 8 October 2026.
- System channel configuration
- 5.1.2
- Dolby Atmos
- Yes
- Separate subwoofer included
- No
- HDMI eARC
- Yes
56 of 98 fields known.
At a glance
Standby power
Lower than 90% of other soundbars. Lower is better.
Ports
- HDMI
- Optical
- USB-C
- Subwoofer
- 3 3.5 mm audio
- AC power
- Ethernet
Audio system
- System channel configuration
- 5.1.24Maker product pagebose.co.jp/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026
- Physical drivers in the package
- 92Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026
- Physical drivers in the bar
- 92Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026
- Up-firing drivers in the package
- 22Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026
- Driver layout
Component Driver type Count Diameter (mm) Orientation Soundbar Racetrack full-range driver 4 Not available Front-firing Soundbar Racetrack full-range driver 2 Not available Up-firing Soundbar Tweeter 3 25 Not available - Separate subwoofer included
- No3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4e45f9f2aa42c8be/original/884437_OG_SUSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete box contents and optional accessories sections.
- Included subwoofer connection
- Not available
- Included subwoofer driver diameter
- Not available
- Rear speakers included
- 03Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4e45f9f2aa42c8be/original/884437_OG_SUSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete box contents and optional accessories sections.
- Included rear speaker connection
- Not available
- Detachable rear speakers
- Not available
- Compatible optional subwoofers
- Bose Bass Module 500, Bose Bass Module 7003Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4e45f9f2aa42c8be/original/884437_OG_SUSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Optional accessories section.
- Compatible optional rear speakers
- Bose Surround Speakers, Bose Surround Speakers 7003Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4e45f9f2aa42c8be/original/884437_OG_SUSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Optional accessories section.
- Total RMS audio output power
- Not available
- Total peak audio output power
- Not available
- Published frequency response lower limit
- Not available
- Published frequency response upper limit
- Not available
Audio formats
- Dolby Atmos
- Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026
- DTS:X
- No6Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar-reviewRead 8 October 2026
- Supported audio formats
- LPCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby MAT, Dolby Atmos, AAC9Maker product pagesupport.bose.co.uk/article/about-dolby-atmos-compatibility-smart-ultra-soundbarRead 8 October 202610Maker product pagesupport.bose.ca/article/susb-soundbar-determining-the-digital-audio-format---ka08c000001pxiaaauRead 8 October 2026Official app format list includes LPCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos and AAC. Public indexed body read.
- Audio formats by connection
Connection Format Optical Dolby Digital 5.1 HDMI ARC Dolby Digital 5.1 HDMI eARC Dolby Digital 5.1 HDMI ARC Dolby Atmos (Dolby Digital Plus) HDMI eARC Dolby Atmos (Dolby Digital Plus) HDMI eARC Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD) HDMI eARC Dolby Atmos (Dolby MAT) - Music file formats
- Not available
- Max wired audio sample rate
- Not available
- Max music file sample rate
- Not available
- Max wired audio bit depth
- Not available
- Max music file bit depth
- Not available
Connectivity
- Ports on the bar
Connector Count Role HDMI 1 TV audio input through ARC or eARC Optical 1 Digital audio input USB-C 1 Service only Subwoofer 1 BASS output for compatible Bose bass module 3.5 mm audio 1 IR connection for optional infrared emitter AC power 1 Mains power input Ethernet 1 Wired network connection 3.5 mm audio 1 ADAPTiQ calibration headset input 3.5 mm audio 1 DATA service connection Source3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4e45f9f2aa42c8be/original/884437_OG_SUSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Rear-panel diagram page 59. USB connector type separately confirmed by support or review.8Maker product pagesupport.bose.com.au/article/updating-the-software-or-firmware-of-your-smart-ultra-soundbarRead 8 October 2026Official update instructions explicitly identify USB-C SERVICE jack. Public indexed article text read. Direct support route renders an empty shell.- HDMI video passthrough
- No2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026
- Video passthrough modes
- Not available
- HDR passthrough formats
- Not available
- VRR passthrough
- Not available
- ALLM passthrough
- Not available
- HDCP version
- Not available
- Bluetooth audio input
- Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026
- Bluetooth version
- 5.02Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026
- Bluetooth audio codecs
- SBC, AAC7Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/tvs-home-cinema/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar-reviewRead 8 October 2026Connectivity section explicitly names SBC and AAC.
- Wi-Fi standard
- Not available
- Wi-Fi bands
- 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4e45f9f2aa42c8be/original/884437_OG_SUSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Network troubleshooting explicitly uses both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.
- Built-in Ethernet speed
- Not available
Streaming and control
- Streaming protocols
- Apple AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026
- Voice assistants
- Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026Alexa built in where available. Google Assistant requires a separate Google Home device.
- Built-in microphone
- Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026
- Microphone mute control
- Yes3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4e45f9f2aa42c8be/original/884437_OG_SUSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Physical Microphone off touch button. No electrical isolation claim.
- Companion apps
- Bose app2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026
- Companion app platforms
- iOS, Android2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026
Sound processing
- Sound modes
- A.I. Dialogue Mode, Personal Surround Sound2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026Personal Surround Sound requires optional Bose Ultra Open Earbuds. Current feature.
- Automatic room calibration
- Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026Comparison lists ADAPTiQ Yes for Ultra and No for Smart.
- Room calibration system
- ADAPTiQ2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026
- Dialogue enhancement
- Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026
- Night mode
- Not available
- Equalizer controls
- Bass, Treble3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4e45f9f2aa42c8be/original/884437_OG_SUSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Adjust the audio section: bass and treble. Channel-level controls are separate.
- TV speaker integration
- Not available
Power
- Published operating power
- Not available
- Published standby power
- 0.44W5Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.bosecreative.com/m/1d2a0898ad7c3a3c/original/EC_No_1275_2008_Data_Table.pdfRead 8 October 2026March 13, 2025 data table, page 5. Bar at 230 V / 50 Hz, non-networked standby, microphone on before disabling networks.
- Published networked standby power
- 1.9W5Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.bosecreative.com/m/1d2a0898ad7c3a3c/original/EC_No_1275_2008_Data_Table.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 5. Bar at 230 V / 50 Hz with every wired network port connected and wireless network port activated.
- Power supply
- 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 65 W input rating3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4e45f9f2aa42c8be/original/884437_OG_SUSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Regulatory input rating on page 6. Not operating consumption or amplifier output.
- Detachable rear battery life
- Not available
- Detachable rear charge time
- Not available
Measured
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- Low-frequency extension (measured)
- Not available
- High-frequency extension (measured)
- Not available
- Max sound pressure (measured)
- Not available
- Frequency response deviation (measured)
- Not available
- Measured latency
- Not available
- Operating power (measured)
- Not available
- Standby power (measured)
- Not available
- Soundbar weight (measured)
- Not available
Dimensions and weight
Front and side, drawn to scale.
- Soundbar dimensions
- Width1,045Height58.2Depth106.9mm(41.1 × 2.3 × 4.2 in)4Maker product pagebose.co.jp/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications metric dimensions. Bar alone.
- Soundbar weight
- 5,750g(12.7 lb)4Maker product pagebose.co.jp/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications metric weight. Bar alone.
- Component dimensions and weight
- Not available
- Package dimensions
- Not available
- Package weight
- Not available
In the box
- In the box
- Smart Ultra Soundbar, HDMI cable, Optical cable, ADAPTiQ headset, Power cord, Remote control with battery, Quick start guide2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026
- Wall mount hardware included
- No3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4e45f9f2aa42c8be/original/884437_OG_SUSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Wall bracket must be purchased separately.
General
- Series
- Not available
- GTIN / EAN
- Not available
- Announced
- 21 September 20231Press releaseassets.bosecreative.com/m/31cad1e512235473/original/Bose_Smart_Ultra_Soundbar_Press-Release_FINAL_ENUS.pdfRead 8 October 2026
- Status
- Available2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar11Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026FAQ identifies Smart Ultra Soundbar as the prior model.
- Launch price (US)
- $8991Press releaseassets.bosecreative.com/m/31cad1e512235473/original/Bose_Smart_Ultra_Soundbar_Press-Release_FINAL_ENUS.pdfRead 8 October 2026US launch price, excluding sales tax.
- Launch price (EU)
- Not available
Links
- Product page
- www.bose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.html2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026
- Spec sheet
- Not available
- Manual
- assets.bosecreative.com/m/4e45f9f2aa42c8be/original/884437_OG_SUSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdf3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4e45f9f2aa42c8be/original/884437_OG_SUSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
Warranty
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Sources
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- Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.html
- Maker product pagebose.co.jp/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.html
- Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.bosecreative.com/m/1d2a0898ad7c3a3c/original/EC_No_1275_2008_Data_Table.pdf
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SuccessorBose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar