Sony HT-S350 vs Bose Solo 5 review
The Sony HT-S350 vs Bose Solo 5 comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The Sony HT-S350 was rated 5, while the Bose Solo 5 has a rating 4.
Audio features
Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HT-S350 has 2.1 and Solo 5 has 2.0. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. Rate 7 out of 10 received the Sony HT-S350 for audio features and specs, but the Bose Solo 5 received 5 out of 10.
Streaming services
Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The units in this comparison do not support Spotify.
Connectivity
Both models do not have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the HT-S350. Connecting devices via USB is not possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the HT-S350 at 6 out of 10, while the Solo 5 was rated 3/10.
Features
The manufacturer of the Solo 5 provides a device control application. Soundbars in this review are not equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos audio decoder support is not implemented in either the HT-S350 or Solo 5. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The same score of 4/10 was put to the soundbars for multichannel surround support.
Advantages Sony HT-S350 over Bose Solo 5
- Separate subwoofer in package
- Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
Advantages Bose Solo 5 over Sony HT-S350
- App control
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
- 5Sony HT-S350
- 4Bose Solo 5
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