Short answer: the Hisense HT Saturn. It ranks #6 of 10 surround sound soundbar systems by sound quality, rated 3.6/5, at $1,297.99. The Ultimea Skywave X100 ranks #9, rated 3.5/5, at $998.99, $299 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
What the Hisense HT Saturn does well: Instead of a bar, four compact satellite speakers and a wireless sub spread sound around the room, giving movies a big, dynamic presentation that plays loud. Watch for: With no dedicated center speaker, voices can be harder to pick out than on bars like Hisense AX5140Q.
The case for the Ultimea Skywave X100: A 9.1.6 system with a 10 inch wireless sub and wireless rears, delivering deep, tight bass and plenty of overhead effects for movies and games. The tradeoff: The tuning favors movies and games, so music lacks the refinement of systems like Sonos Arc Ultra.
Buy the Hisense HT Saturn. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $299 saving on the Ultimea Skywave X100 is not enough to make up the difference.
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Instead of a bar, four compact satellite speakers and a wireless sub spread sound around the room, giving movies a big, dynamic presentation that plays loud.
A 9.1.6 system with a 10 inch wireless sub and wireless rears, delivering deep, tight bass and plenty of overhead effects for movies and games.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Hisense HT Saturn | Ultimea Skywave X100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,297.99 | $998.99 |
| Ranked | #6 of 10 in Surround Sound Soundbar Systems | #9 of 10 in Surround Sound Soundbar Systems |
| Amplifier Power | 720W total | 1500W peak |
| App | Yes (Hisense) | Yes (Ultimea) |
| Aux Input | Yes | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Channels | 4.1.2 | 9.1.6 |
| DTS:X | Virtual:X | Yes |
| Dimensions | 7.8”H x 4.8”W x 4.8”D (197 x 122 x 122 mm) (one satellite speaker; no bar) | 2.8”H x 43.3”W x 3.9”D (70 x 1100 x 100 mm) |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes (up-firing drivers) | Yes (up-firing drivers) |
| Drivers | 13 drivers across four satellite speakers and the sub; Sub: 6.5” woofer | 19 drivers across bar, sub and rears; Sub: 10” woofer |
| HDMI Input | 1 | - |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Included Subwoofer | Wireless, 6.5” driver | Wireless, 10” driver |
| Optical Input | Yes | - |
| Rear Speakers | Included (wireless) | Included (wireless) |
| Weight | 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg) (one satellite; maker lists 13.4 lbs (6.1 kg) for the four satellites) | - |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
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