Sony HT-A3000 vs Bose 600

Name Sony HT-A3000 Bose Smart Soundbar 600
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MSRP $599.99 $499
Released 2022 2022
Availability  Available Available
Current price Amazon Bose, Amazon
Speaker configuration
Audio channels 3.1 3.0.2
Expandable up to: 5.1.2 (Atmos rears, sub) 5.2.2, (add rears, 2 subs)
Woofers (mid or full-range) - total 3: 3× full range 46×93mm 4: 2× unknown size (sides) + 2× upfiring
Tweeters - total 0 1: 1× unknown size (center)
Subwoofers 2× 45×108mm (built-in) 0
Audio specifications
Watts RMS 250 W Not specified
Frequency range Not specified Not specified
DTS:X support Virtual No
Dolby Atmos support? Virtual Yes
Surround sound? No No
Other 3D audio formats? 360 Reality Audio Bose TrueSpace
Other (notable) sound features? None None
Sound calibration? Yes, (Sound Field optimization) No
Connectivity & ports
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 Wi-Fi 4
Ethernet port (RJ45)
HDMI (e)ARC out port? 1× eARC 1× eARC
HDMI in ports? (passthrough) ✔ 1×
Optical port? (TOSLINK)
3.5 mm AUX port?
USB-A port?
Other audio ports S-center out Subwoofer out(only Bose subs)
Wireless setup & control
Official app? Sony | Music Center Bose Music App
Voice assistant? Yes
Chromecast built-in?
AirPlay?
Alexa cast?
Multiroom?
Wireless subwoofer(s)? Optional: max 1 subwoofer: SA-SW3 (6.3″) | SA-SW5 (7.1″) Optional: max 2 subwoofers: Bass Module 500 (10″) | 700 (12″)
Wireless surrounds? Optional: max 2 surrounds: SA-RS3S | SA-RS5 Optional: max 2 surrounds: Bose Surround Speakers | 700
Physical specifications
Speakers in set: Soundbar Soundbar
Size (cm W×H×D): 95.0×6.4×12.8 69.4×5.61×10.4
Size (inch W×H×D): 37.50×2.63×5.13 27.34×2.2×4.09
Weight (kg): 4.6 3.13
Weight (lbs): 10.19 6.91
Wall mountable? Yes, with screws (not included) in wall Yes, with optional wall bracket
Color options: Black Black
Accessories in the box HDMI cable, TV center speaker mode cable, remote HDMI cable, optical cable, remote
More info
Model number HTA3000 439269
User guide / manual Operating instructions Owner's guide
Official site link Sony.com Bose.com
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