Bose Smart Soundbar 600 vs JBL BAR 500 review

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In this article, we will talk about Bose Smart Soundbar 600 vs JBL BAR 500 comparison. The Bose Smart Soundbar 600 was rated 8.4, while the JBL BAR 500 has a rating 8.6.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that Smart Soundbar 600 has 5.1.2 and BAR 500 has 5.1. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer connects to the Smart Soundbar 600 via wired, but BAR 500 has wireless connection type. Rate 8 out of 10 received the Bose Smart Soundbar 600 for audio features and specs, but the JBL BAR 500 received 7 out of 10.

Streaming services

Each of the competitors can play content from Spotify. Audio streaming from Pandora, SoundCloud is in each of the presented soundbars.

Connectivity

Both models have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs are in each of soundbars. As in the Smart Soundbar 600, so in the BAR 500 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the Smart Soundbar 600 at 9 out of 10, while the BAR 500 was rated 10/10.

Features

Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The soundbars in this review are equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Manufacturers equipped both units with Dolby Atmos audio decoder. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The Smart Soundbar 600 was rated 6/10, while the BAR 500 received a mark of 7/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages JBL BAR 500 over Bose Smart Soundbar 600