Bose TV Speaker Soundbar vs Samsung HW-B62WF Soundbar

Buy the Samsung HW-B62WF if you want real bass and virtual surround out of the box. Its included wireless subwoofer and 3.1 channel layout with a center speaker give it a clear edge over the Bose TV Speaker, which has no subwoofer and no simulated surround. The Bose is the better pick for a small room or a tight shelf: it is about 23 inches wide, 2.2 inches tall and 4.4 lb, and its Dialogue Mode is well liked for speech clarity. Reviewers of the Bose rate it 4.4 from about 1,570 ratings and praise clearer dialogue; Samsung owners rate theirs 4.5 from about 290 ratings and praise bass and easy setup, though one wanted more subwoofer depth.

• Choose the Bose TV Speaker if your TV sits in a small space, you mainly want clearer dialogue, and you would rather add bass later than place a subwoofer now.
• Choose the Samsung HW-B62WF if you watch movies and play games and want a subwoofer and virtual surround included from day one.