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Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar
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Bose

Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar

Released May 2026

Bose's 2026 Dolby Atmos soundbar with up-firing drivers, the first major redesign of its soundbars in a decade, which can grow into a 7.1.4 system.

Type
Soundbar
Atmos
Yes
Connects by
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and HDMI
Battery
–
Weight
6.5 kg

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree it sounds clear, punchy and detailed, with strong bass for a single bar and good dialogue, and like its looks and streaming support. Both note the lack of HDMI passthrough, and SoundGuys found Atmos only becomes truly immersive with the subwoofer and rear speakers; Trusted Reviews misses DTS support, and both had setup or calibration problems.

From trustedreviews.com and soundguys.com

Specifications

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Sound

Type
Soundbar
Channels
5.1.2
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Drivers
Six full-range drivers (two up-firing, four front-facing), a centre tweeter and two PhaseGuide drivers; CleanBass with a QuietPort opening
Audio formats
Dolby Atmos; TrueSpatial processing for other content
Room tuning
CustomTune room calibration (formerly ADAPTiQ) with an iOS or Android phone; SpeechClarity AI dialogue enhancement; EQ, surround and height levels in the Bose app

Connections

Wi-Fi
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
AirPlay
Yes
HDMI eARC
Yes
Voice assistants
Alexa
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.3 and Bluetooth Low Energy
Ports
HDMI eARC (ARC also supported)
Streaming
Apple AirPlay 2; Google Cast; Spotify Connect; Bluetooth
Multi-room
Groups through AirPlay or the Google Home app; add the Lifestyle Ultra Subwoofer (wireless or wired) or a Bass Module 700 (wired) and two Lifestyle Ultra Speakers for 7.1.4
App
Bose app; works with a compatible TV remote

Design

Weight
6.5 kg
Controls
Touch buttons on top
Mounting
Bose Soundbar Wall Bracket sold separately
Size
2.648 × 43.283 × 4.922 in (H × W × D); 14.330 lb
Colours
Black, White Smoke
In the box
Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar, power cable, HDMI cable, quick start guide

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Dolby Atmos from up-firing drivers, plus PhaseGuide drivers for width
  • AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect and Bluetooth 5.3
  • CustomTune room calibration uses an iPhone or Android phone's microphone

Cons

  • 43.3 in (about 110 cm) wide and 14.33 lb (6.5 kg)
  • Alexa is the only built-in voice assistant
  • Rear sound needs a pair of Lifestyle Ultra Speakers

Closest rivals

Model
TypeAtmosConnects byBatteryWeightReleased
SamsungHW-QS90H
SoundbarYesWi-Fi, Bluetooth and HDMI–6.7 kg2026
SamsungHW-Q990H
SoundbarYesWi-Fi, Bluetooth and HDMI–7.3 kg2026
LGSound Suite H7
SoundbarYesWi-Fi, Bluetooth and HDMI–7.7 kgJan 2026

Sources

  1. bose.co.uk/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.html
  2. bose.co.uk/pressroom/bose-lifestyle-collection

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