Bowers & Wilkins Panorama 3
Score: 78/100
Bose Smart Dolby Atmos
Score: 79/100Rankings
The Bose Smart Soundbar provides immersive Dolby Atmos sound in a slim form factor with built-in Alexa and Wi-Fi connectivity. It omits advanced room-calibration and a separate subwoofer, positioning it for small-to-medium rooms where convenience outweighs ultimate performance.
The Bowers & Wilkins Panorama 3 is a premium 3.1.2 soundbar delivering audiophile-grade audio and integrated bass in a sleek, wall-mountable package. Its remote is cumbersome and the system cannot be expanded with extra speakers, limiting future upgrades. Ideal for listeners who prioritize high-fidelity sound and design over modularity.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 5best | |
10.2 cmbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 6.5 kg | 3.14 kgbest |
— | 9 mbest | |
2 yearsbest | 1 years | |
14.2 cm | 69.44 cmbest | |
7.4 cmbest | 5.61 cm | |
121.2 cmbest | 10.39 cm |
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| Attribute | | |
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Audio(1) | ||
Supported Audio Formats | Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, 24-bit Hi-Res Streaming | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | aptX Adaptive | 5.0 |
General(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 2 years | 1 years |
Design(4) | ||
Soundbar Weight (kg) | 6.5 kg | 3.14 kg |
Soundbar Width (cm) | 14.2 cm | 69.44 cm |
Soundbar Height (cm) | 7.4 cm | 5.61 cm |
Soundbar Depth (cm) | 121.2 cm | 10.39 cm |
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Professional reviewers commend the Panorama 2 for its audiophile-grade sound, wide imaging, and effective Atmos height effects, noting its superb build quality and dynamic performance even at high volumes. However, they point out the lack of a dedicated music surround mode, limited on-board EQ, and fewer features compared to competitors, making it a strong but feature-light all-in-one solution.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the Panorama 2 for its exceptional sound, deep integrated bass, sleek design and straightforward setup, often calling it the best sound bar they've owned. Recurring criticisms focus on the unwieldy remote, high price and the bar's large size, which can be problematic in smaller spaces.
Professional reviewers commend the Smart Soundbar for delivering a remarkable sound-to-size ratio, with its five-speaker array and TrueSpace upmixing providing immersive audio despite the compact chassis. The inclusion of Dolby Atmos and Alexa adds convenience, but critics note the lack of ADAPTiQ calibration and a lower speaker count than Bose's higher-end Ultra model, making it a solid mid-range choice rather than a flagship.
Professional reviewers commend the Smart Soundbar for delivering a remarkable sound-to-size ratio, with its five-speaker array and TrueSpace upmixing providing immersive audio despite the compact chassis. The inclusion of Dolby Atmos and Alexa adds convenience, but critics note the lack of ADAPTiQ calibration and a lower speaker count than Bose's higher-end Ultra model, making it a solid mid-range choice rather than a flagship.
