Bose Smart Soundbar 600 vs Denon DHT-S217 review
Bose Smart Soundbar 600 vs Denon DHT-S217 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, Smart Soundbar 600 has a total rating of 8.4 out of 10 versus 4.8 for DHT-S217.
Audio features
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Bose Smart Soundbar 600 has 5.1.2 versus 2.1 for the Denon DHT-S217. Only the Denon DHT-S217 has a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wired connection to separate subwoofer. The Bose Smart Soundbar 600 got our rating of 8 out of 10, and the Denon DHT-S217 4 for its audio features and specs.
Streaming services
Spotify support is available on the Smart Soundbar 600.
Connectivity
Only the Bose Smart Soundbar 600 can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Each soundbar has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. For connectivity, the Smart Soundbar 600 received a rating of 9/10 versus 7/10, respectively.
Features
App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present only on the Smart Soundbar 600. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.
Multichannel surround
Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. The soundbars do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X. For multichannel surround Bose Smart Soundbar 600 got a rating of 6, and Denon DHT-S217 5 out of 10.
Advantages Bose Smart Soundbar 600 over Denon DHT-S217
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
- WI-FI enabled
- Microphone
Advantages Denon DHT-S217 over Bose Smart Soundbar 600
- Built-in subwoofer
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Placement type
Connection to source
Soundbar buttons
Audio features
Built-in channels
Amplification type
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
Separate speaker connections
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
NFC
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
USB
Coaxial digital input/output
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
Headphone output
Subwoofer output
Features
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS (other)
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 8.4Bose Smart Soundbar 600
- 4.8Denon DHT-S217
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