| Name | Bose Smart Soundbar 300 | Bose Soundbar 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |
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| MSRP | $449 | $549.95 |
| Released | 2020 | 2018 |
| Availability | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Current price | Amazon | Amazon |
| Speaker configuration | ||
| Audio channels | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Expandable up to: | 5.2, (add rears, 2 subs) | 5.2, (add rears, 2 subs) |
| Woofers (mid or full-range) - total | 4: 4× racetrack drivers (2 facing outward) | 5: 5× full-range racetrack drivers(2 facing outward) |
| Tweeters - total | 1: 1× unknown size (center) | 0 |
| Subwoofers | 0 | 0 |
| Audio specifications | ||
| Watts RMS | Not specified | Not specified |
| Frequency range | Not specified | Not specified |
| DTS:X support | No | No |
| Dolby Atmos support? | No | No |
| Surround sound? | No | No |
| Other 3D audio formats? | None | None |
| Other (notable) sound features? | None | None |
| Sound calibration? | No | Yes (ADAPTiQ) |
| Connectivity & ports | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Ethernet port (RJ45) | ❌ | ✔ |
| HDMI (e)ARC out port? | 1× ARC | 1× ARC |
| HDMI in ports? (passthrough) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Optical port? (TOSLINK) | ✔ | ✔ |
| 3.5 mm AUX port? | ❌ | ❌ |
| USB-A port? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Other audio ports | Subwoofer out(only Bose subs) | Subwoofer out(only Bose subs) |
| Wireless setup & control | ||
| Official app? | Bose Music App | Bose Music App |
| Voice assistant? | Yes | Yes |
| Chromecast built-in? | ✔ | ✔ |
| AirPlay? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Alexa cast? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Multiroom? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Wireless subwoofer(s)? | Optional: max 2 subwoofers: Bass Module 500 (10″) | 700 (12″) | Optional: max 2 subwoofers: Bass Module 500 (10″) | 700 (12″) |
| Wireless surrounds? | Optional: max 2 surrounds: Bose Surround Speakers | 700 | Optional: max 2 surrounds: Bose Surround Speakers | 700 |
| Physical specifications | ||
| Speakers in set: | Soundbar | Soundbar |
| Size (cm W×H×D): | 69.5×5.6×10.3 | 80×4.44×10.16 |
| Size (inch W×H×D): | 27.5×2.25×4 | 31.5×1.75×4 |
| Weight (kg): | 3.2 | 7.0 |
| Weight (lbs): | 7.0 | 3.18 |
| Wall mountable? | Yes, with optional wall bracket | Yes, with optional wall bracket |
| Color options: | Black | Black |
| Accessories in the box | Optical cable, remote | HDMI cable, optical cable, remote, ADAPTiQ headset |
| More info | ||
| Model number | 432552 | 424096 |
| User guide / manual | Owner's guide | Owner's guide |
| Official site link | Bose.com | Bose.com |
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