Bose's flagship 2021 5.0-channel Dolby Atmos soundbar uses upfiring dipole drivers and PhaseGuide arrays to create height and surround effects from a single bar — there is no included subwoofer or rears, though a Bose Bass Module and Surround Speakers can be added wirelessly. The rear panel is deliberately minimal: one HDMI eARC port, an optical TOSLINK fallback, a USB-C service port and a wired Ethernet jack. There are no HDMI inputs at all, so all video sources must connect to the TV first and pipe audio back via eARC. Atmos requires HDMI eARC — optical falls back to Dolby Digital 5.1.
Bose’s flagship 2021 single-bar Dolby Atmos soundbar with HDMI eARC, optical TOSLINK, Ethernet and USB-C service port — no HDMI passthrough.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- Bose
- Release Year
- 2021
- Model Number
- 863350
- Category
- Audio Equipment
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Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Power (PD) | Capabilities | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI 2.0b (Type A – Standard) | 1 | — | — | HDMI (eARC/ARC) | eARC output to TV; only audio path that supports Dolby Atmos |
| Optical TOSLINK (S/PDIF) | 1 | — | — | OPTICAL IN | Up to Dolby Digital 5.1; no Atmos via optical |
| USB Type-C (USB 2.0) | 1 | — | — | SERVICE (USB-C) | Service port — not for media playback |
| RJ-45 (Gigabit Ethernet) | 1 | — | — | Ethernet | Wired networking alternative to Wi-Fi |
Notes & Compatibility
5.0 single-bar Atmos. No HDMI inputs — sources connect to the TV. Atmos only works via HDMI eARC; optical caps at Dolby Digital 5.1. USB-C is service-only. External DC power brick (not modeled). Optional wireless Bass Module and Surround Speakers sold separately.
Common questions
How many ports does the Bose Smart Soundbar 900 (2021) have?
The Bose Smart Soundbar 900 (2021) has 4 ports in total: 1 × HDMI 2.0b (Type A – Standard), 1 × Optical TOSLINK (S/PDIF), 1 × USB Type-C (USB 2.0) and 1 × RJ-45 (Gigabit Ethernet).
What kinds of ports does the Bose Smart Soundbar 900 (2021) have?
By connector family, the Bose Smart Soundbar 900 (2021) has 1 HDMI, 1 Audio, 1 USB and 1 Network.
How many USB ports does the Bose Smart Soundbar 900 (2021) have?
The Bose Smart Soundbar 900 (2021) has 1 USB port: 1 × USB Type-C (USB 2.0).
What video connections does the Bose Smart Soundbar 900 (2021) have?
The Bose Smart Soundbar 900 (2021) has 1 port that can carry video: 1 × HDMI 2.0b (Type A – Standard).
Does the Bose Smart Soundbar 900 (2021) have a USB-A port?
No. The Bose Smart Soundbar 900 (2021) has no full-size USB Type-A port. It has 1 × USB Type-C (USB 2.0) instead, so full-size USB accessories need an adapter or a hub.
Does the Bose Smart Soundbar 900 (2021) have a headphone jack?
No. The Bose Smart Soundbar 900 (2021) has no 3.5 mm headphone jack. Its audio connections are 1 × HDMI 2.0b (Type A – Standard) and 1 × Optical TOSLINK (S/PDIF).
