Which is better for a TV?

The LG S70TY. It has HDMI eARC, a dedicated subwoofer and a height channel for Atmos, and it adds VRR and ALLM for gaming. The Bose lists no HDMI input.

Which is better for music around the house?

The Bose Lifestyle Ultra. Wi-Fi, AirPlay, Google Cast and multiroom let you stream and group rooms. The LG is Bluetooth only.

Is the Bose worth the extra money?

Only if you need Wi-Fi streaming, Alexa and multiroom. For TV sound, the LG does more with HDMI eARC and a subwoofer at a much lower recent price.

Does either include a subwoofer?

The LG S70TY includes a wireless 16 cm subwoofer rated at 400 W total. The Bose relies on its own CleanBass drivers and ships without a separate subwoofer.

Which has better voice control?

The Bose names Amazon Alexa. The LG lists a built-in voice assistant but does not name it, so Alexa compatibility is the safer bet on the Bose.

How have their prices moved?

The LG fell to $150.00 on October 30, 2026 and hit $288.00 on November 1. The Bose fell to $279.00 on October 30 and reached $899.00 on November 5, so both swing widely.

LG S70TY Soundbar vs Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker

Buy the LG S70TY if you want a cheap 3.1.1 Dolby Atmos soundbar with a real wireless subwoofer and HDMI eARC for a TV. Buy the Bose Lifestyle Ultra if you want a single premium speaker with Wi-Fi, AirPlay, Google Cast, Alexa and multiroom, and you accept paying more than twice as much. The LG's lowest recent price was $150.00 on October 30, 2026, against $279.00 for the Bose on the same date. As of November 6, 2026 the Bose is $349.00 at Best Buy; the LG's current price is not given here.

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