Bose Smart Soundbar 300 vs Yamaha YSP-2700 review

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In this article, we will talk about Bose Smart Soundbar 300 vs Yamaha YSP-2700 comparison. Both soundbars received a score of 7.6 in our ranking. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, microphone, action for the Smart Soundbar 300 and power, volume down, volume up, input, mute, connect for the YSP-2700.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that Smart Soundbar 300 has 3.0 and YSP-2700 has 7.1. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer connects to the Smart Soundbar 300 via wired and wireless, but YSP-2700 has wireless connection type. Rate 5 out of 10 received the Bose Smart Soundbar 300 for audio features and specs, but the Yamaha YSP-2700 received 7 out of 10.

Streaming services

The Bose Smart Soundbar 300 is equipped with AirPlay 2, but the Yamaha YSP-2700 has AirPlay on board. Each of the competitors can play content from Spotify.

Connectivity

Both models have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Bose Smart Soundbar 300 versus 3/1 HDMIs in the Yamaha YSP-2700. As in the Smart Soundbar 300, so in the YSP-2700 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). The connectivity of each of the models was estimated at 8/10.

Features

Both devices have integrated voice control via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant. Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The soundbars in this review are equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration can become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder support is not implemented in either the Smart Soundbar 300 or YSP-2700. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The Smart Soundbar 300 was rated 4/10, while the YSP-2700 received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Bose Smart Soundbar 300 over Yamaha YSP-2700

Advantages Yamaha YSP-2700 over Bose Smart Soundbar 300