An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so Bose Solo 5 vs Yamaha YSP-5600 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, Solo 5 has a total rating of 4 out of 10 versus 8,4 for YSP-5600.
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Bose Solo 5 has 2.0 versus 7.1.2 for the Yamaha YSP-5600. Only the Yamaha YSP-5600 has a built-in subwoofer. The Bose Solo 5 got our rating of 5 out of 10, and the Yamaha YSP-5600 7 for its audio features and specs. Spotify support is available on the YSP-5600.
Only the Yamaha YSP-5600 can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the YSP-5600 supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). For connectivity, the Solo 5 received a rating of 3/10 versus 9/10, respectively.
App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present only on the YSP-5600. Multi-room is only available for the Yamaha YSP-5600.
Only the YSP-5600 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the YSP-5600. For multichannel surround Bose Solo 5 got a rating of 4, and Yamaha YSP-5600 8 out of 10.