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boAt Aavante Bar 1150 review: 108 specs compared

Avg. price:~£95N. of audio channels:2.0Audio output power:60 WHDMI ARC type:ARC

boAt Aavante Bar 1150 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and 5 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

boAt Aavante Bar 1150
6.6/10

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

35%

5.1

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

8.1

Reviews score

10%

5.1

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 63% of soundbars
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the soundbar's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a soundbar with a good balance between audio quality, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Score components

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 55%
5.1

Technical score

Technical score
5.1/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components

25%

4.2

Audio

18%

3.9

Formats

16%

6.7

Connectivity

14%

6.1

Controls

12%

5.7

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

6.4

Design

â–¼Worse than 75%
8.1

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 50% of models

80%

8.2

Average grade

20%

8.0

Popularity

Grades by review (5)
5 videos, average 8.2/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 50%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £95
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the boAt Aavante Bar 1150

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Reviewers find the controls easy to use and mostly rate the build quality as solid, with few complaints overall.
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Technical Specifications of soundbar boAt Aavante Bar 1150

Technical score
Technical score
5.1/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components:

25%

4.2

Audio

18%

3.9

Formats

16%

6.7

Connectivity

14%

6.1

Controls

12%

5.7

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

6.4

Design

5.1
Reviews score
8.1
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the soundbar's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a soundbar with a good balance between audio quality, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Score components:

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.6
N. of audio channels
2
This soundbar offers 2 audio channels, fewer than 58.1% of soundbars and equal to 41.9% of soundbars.
Audio output power
60 W
Market range: <16 W – >260 W
This soundbar delivers 60 W of audio output power, less than 51.4% of soundbars and equal to 9.1% of soundbars.
Max SPL
?
Min frequency
55 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >82 Hz
This soundbar reaches a minimum frequency of 55 Hz, higher than 59.4% of soundbars and equal to 6.3% of soundbars.
Max frequency
20,000 Hz
Market range: <19k Hz – >20k Hz
This soundbar reaches a maximum frequency of 20,000 Hz, higher than 17.5% of soundbars and equal to 76.8% of soundbars.
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Dolby Atmos
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby Atmos. 30.3% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS:X
no
This soundbar does not support DTS:X. 16.7% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby TrueHD
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby TrueHD. 16.5% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS-HD Master Audio
no
This soundbar does not support DTS-HD Master Audio. 7.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby Digital Plus
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby Digital Plus. 25.3% of soundbars include this feature.
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N. of HDMI inputs
0
Market range: <0 – >1
This soundbar has 0 HDMI inputs, fewer than 41.5% of soundbars and equal to 58.5% of soundbars.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This soundbar supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 71.5% of soundbars include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4
This soundbar has Wi-Fi 4, which is more advanced than 81.8% of soundbars and equal to 3% of soundbars.
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This soundbar supports Bluetooth connectivity. 4.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Bluetooth version
4.2
This soundbar uses Bluetooth 4.2, which is less up to date than 61.8% of soundbars and equal to 24.7% of soundbars.
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Smartphone app
no
This soundbar does not have smartphone app. 42.6% of soundbars offer this feature.
Remote control
yes
This soundbar has remote control. 17.5% of soundbars offer this feature.
Control panel
yes
This soundbar has control panel. 5.5% of soundbars offer this feature.
Voice assistant compatibility
no
This soundbar does not support voice assistant compatibility. 36.8% of soundbars include this feature.
Far-field microphones
no
This soundbar does not have far-field microphones. 7.1% of soundbars offer this feature.
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What reviewers say
HDMI version
2
This soundbar has HDMI 2, which is more capable than 57.2% of soundbars and equal to 14% of soundbars.
HDMI ARC type
ARC
This soundbar has ARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, which is more advanced than what 24.7% of soundbars and the same as what 46.5% offers.
HDMI-CEC support
yes
This soundbar supports HDMI-CEC. 29.2% support HDMI-CEC.
HDMI pass-through resolution
none
This soundbar passes through none, which is lower resolution than 27.2% of soundbars and equal to 72.8% of soundbars.
HDMI pass-through frame rate
none fps
This soundbar supports HDMI pass-through up to none fps, lower than 21.4% of soundbars and equal to 78.6% of soundbars.
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AirPlay
no
This soundbar does not support AirPlay. 19.9% of soundbars include this feature.
Chromecast built-in
no
This soundbar does not support Chromecast built-in. 11.4% of soundbars include this feature.
Spotify Connect
no
This soundbar does not support Spotify Connect. 20.8% of soundbars include this feature.
TIDAL Connect
no
This soundbar does not support TIDAL Connect. 9.2% of soundbars include this feature.
Amazon Music native support
no
This soundbar does not support native Amazon Music. 13% support native Amazon Music.
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Width
950 mm
Market range: <384 mm – >1.1k mm
This soundbar is 950 mm wide, wider than 77.8% of soundbars and equal to 3.2% of soundbars.
Height
72 mm
Market range: <56 mm – >89 mm
This soundbar is 72 mm high, taller than 63.8% of soundbars and equal to 5.3% of soundbars.
Thickness
70 mm
Market range: <60 mm – >131 mm
This soundbar is 70 mm thick, thinner than 73.4% of soundbars and equal to 3.2% of soundbars.
Weight
2,560 g
Market range: <729 g – >5.5k g
This soundbar weighs 2,560 g, more than 65.6% of soundbars.
Build material
plastic
This soundbar is built from plastic, which is more premium than 3% of soundbars and equal to 92.6% of soundbars.
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What reviewers say

boAt Aavante Bar 1150 vs the average soundbar

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  • Wi-Fi connectivity
    This soundbar supports Wi-Fi connectivity, the average soundbar does not.
  • 14.1% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 50% of models

    80%

    8.2

    Average grade

    20%

    8.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (5)
    5 videos, average 8.2/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.1 vs 7.1
  • 16 mm thinner design
    This soundbar is thinner than the average soundbar (70 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    70 mm vs 86 mm
  • 14.1% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 50% of models

    80%

    8.2

    Average grade

    20%

    8.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (5)
    5 videos, average 8.2/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.1 vs 7.1
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
    This soundbar supports Wi-Fi connectivity, the average soundbar does not.
  • 16 mm thinner design
    This soundbar is thinner than the average soundbar (70 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    70 mm vs 86 mm
  • Less advanced HDMI ARC type
    This soundbar has ARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, while the average soundbar has eARC.
    ARC vs eARC
  • Fewer audio channels
    This soundbar has fewer audio channels than the average soundbar (2 vs 2.1). The average soundbar has 2.1 audio channels.
    2 vs 2.1
  • No Dolby Digital
    This soundbar does not support Dolby Digital, the average soundbar does.
  • No optical audio input
    This soundbar does not have optical audio input, the average soundbar does.
    No? (The "D" model has it, but standard 1,150 specifications only list USB, BT, and AUX)
  • No night mode
    This soundbar does not support night mode, the average soundbar does.
  • No PCM / LPCM
    This soundbar does not support PCM / LPCM support, the average soundbar does.
  • No bass boost
    This soundbar does not support bass boost, the average soundbar does.
  • Less up-to-date Bluetooth version
    This soundbar has a less up-to-date Bluetooth version than the average soundbar (4.2 vs 5).
    4.2 vs 5
  • 29.2% lower sentiment score
    5.1 vs 7.2
  • Fewer audio channels
    This soundbar has fewer audio channels than the average soundbar (2 vs 2.1). The average soundbar has 2.1 audio channels.
    2 vs 2.1
  • No bass boost
    This soundbar does not support bass boost, the average soundbar does.
  • 3 years older release
    This soundbar is older than the average soundbar (2018 vs 2021). The average soundbar was released in 2021.
    October 2018
    2018 vs 2021
  • 14.3% less audio output power
    This soundbar has a lower audio output power than the average soundbar (60 W vs 70 W). The average soundbar delivers 70 W of audio output power.
    60 W vs 70 W
  • 5 Hz higher min frequency
    This soundbar has a higher minimum frequency than the average soundbar (55 Hz vs 50 Hz). The average soundbar has a minimum frequency of 50 Hz.
    55 Hz vs 50 Hz
  • No Dolby Digital
    This soundbar does not support Dolby Digital, the average soundbar does.
  • No PCM / LPCM
    This soundbar does not support PCM / LPCM support, the average soundbar does.
  • No AAC support
    This soundbar does not support AAC, the average soundbar does.
  • 1 fewer supported audio formats
    This soundbar supports fewer audio formats than the average soundbar (1 vs 2). The average soundbar supports 2 audio formats.
    1 vs 2
  • No optical audio input
    This soundbar does not have optical audio input, the average soundbar does.
    No? (The "D" model has it, but standard 1,150 specifications only list USB, BT, and AUX)
  • Less up-to-date Bluetooth version
    This soundbar has a less up-to-date Bluetooth version than the average soundbar (4.2 vs 5).
    4.2 vs 5
  • Less advanced HDMI ARC type
    This soundbar has ARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, while the average soundbar has eARC.
    ARC vs eARC
  • No night mode
    This soundbar does not support night mode, the average soundbar does.
  • 187 mm wider width
    This soundbar is wider than the average soundbar (950 mm vs 763 mm). The average soundbar is 763 mm wide.
    950 mm vs 763 mm
  • 5 mm higher height
    This soundbar is taller than the average soundbar (72 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    72 mm vs 67 mm
  • 560 g heavier weight
    This soundbar is heavier than the average soundbar (2,560 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    2,560 g vs 2,000 g

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

7.0
TECH VLOG MANTRA
≈ estimated
19/10/2020
Unboxing and review · build and sound test
Verdict
boAt Aavante Bar 1150 has solid build quality, but the reviewer leaves the sound verdict for viewers to judge.
9.0
TECH With AJT
≈ estimated
03/10/2019
Unboxing and review · bass and sound test
Verdict
boAt Aavante Bar 1150 is strongly recommended for its sound and value, though it is heavy and needs a power outlet.
8.0
Technoid Therapy
≈ estimated
25/01/2022
Unboxing and review · bass and sound quality test
Verdict
boAt Aavante Bar 1150 offers good sound for the money, especially for music and movies on a budget.
9.0
Sahil Sethi
≈ estimated
25/06/2021
Review · unboxing, connection and loudness checks
Verdict
boAt Aavante Bar 1150 is good value for money and a strong pick for a modest budget.
8.0
Tech TRANSFORMERS
≈ estimated
08/10/2019
Unboxing · first look and short sound check
Verdict
boAt Aavante Bar 1150 is praised for its amazing sound, build and looks, though the sound check is short.
Not graded

Third-party reviews

What customers like about boAt Aavante Bar 1150

  • High-quality sound with good clarity and decent treble for the price point
  • Strong bass performance, even though it lacks an external subwoofer
  • Sleek and stylish design that fits well in medium-sized rooms
  • Versatile connectivity options including Bluetooth, AUX, and USB
  • Remote control includes useful settings to customise audio preferences
  • Excellent value for money, often cited as a top choice in its budget category

What customers don't like about boAt Aavante Bar 1150

  • Lacks HDMI ARC or digital optical input, limiting high-quality wired connections to newer TVs
  • Older Bluetooth version (4.2) compared to more recent soundbar models
  • No support for advanced audio codecs like aptX or AAC for higher-quality wireless streaming
  • Does not include an HDMI cable in the box
  • Lacks integrated voice assistant support (e.g., Google Assistant or Alexa)

Verdict

The boAt Aavante Bar 1150 is a 2.0 channel soundbar delivering 60W RMS power through four 2.25-inch dynamic drivers, featuring a frequency response of 55Hz to 20KHz and a signal-to-noise ratio of ≥ 72dB. Main characteristics include its sleek 900mm x 78mm x 70mm design and versatile connectivity via Bluetooth v4.2, USB, and AUX ports. Key pros are its clear 'Signature Sound' performance, easy operational controls with an included remote, and wall-mount compatibility for a streamlined home setup. However, notable cons include the lack of HDMI ARC support, no dedicated subwoofer for deeper bass, and the absence of modern features like voice assistant compatibility or advanced audio codecs like AAC or aptX.

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