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boAt Aavante Bar 1150d review: 108 specs compared

Avg. price:~£35N. of audio channels:2.0Audio output power:80 WHDMI ARC type:ARC

boAt Aavante Bar 1150d Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and 6 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

boAt Aavante Bar 1150d
6.7/10

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 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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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%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–²Better than 50% of soundbars
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 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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â–² Better than 56% of models
Score components

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 56%
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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Score components

25%

4.3

Audio

18%

4.4

Formats

16%

6.2

Connectivity

14%

6.1

Controls

12%

5.7

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

6.3

Design

â–¼Worse than 72%
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%

8.1

Average grade

20%

8.1

Popularity

Grades by review (6)
6 videos, average 8.0/10. 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
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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~ £35
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 1150d

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Reviewers like its sound quality and plentiful inputs, and Bluetooth mostly works well, with only minor complaints.
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Technical Specifications of soundbar boAt Aavante Bar 1150d

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 72% of models
Score components:

25%

4.3

Audio

18%

4.4

Formats

16%

6.2

Connectivity

14%

6.1

Controls

12%

5.7

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

6.3

Design

5.1
Reviews score
8.1
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 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–² Better than 56% of models
Score components:

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.7
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
80 W
Market range: <16 W – >260 W
This soundbar delivers 80 W of audio output power, more than 51.4% of soundbars and equal to 7.4% 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
no
This soundbar does not support Wi-Fi connectivity. 28.8% of soundbars include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This soundbar supports Bluetooth connectivity. 4.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Bluetooth version
5
This soundbar uses Bluetooth 5, which is more up to date than 38.7% of soundbars and equal to 47.9% of soundbars.
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What reviewers say
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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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
900 mm
Market range: <384 mm – >1.1k mm
This soundbar is 900 mm wide, wider than 66.7% of soundbars and equal to 4.8% of soundbars.
Height
80 mm
Market range: <56 mm – >89 mm
This soundbar is 80 mm high, taller than 80.9% of soundbars and equal to 2.1% of soundbars.
Thickness
80 mm
Market range: <60 mm – >131 mm
This soundbar is 80 mm thick, thinner than 58% of soundbars and equal to 1.6% of soundbars.
Weight
2005 g
Market range: <729 g – >5.5k g
This soundbar weighs 2005 g, more than 52.9% 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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boAt Aavante Bar 1150d vs the average soundbar

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  • 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%

    8.1

    Average grade

    20%

    8.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (6)
    6 videos, average 8.0/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.1 vs 7.1
  • 2 years newer release
    This soundbar is newer than the average soundbar (2023 vs 2021). The average soundbar was released in 2021.
    January 2023
    2023 vs 2021
  • 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%

    8.1

    Average grade

    20%

    8.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (6)
    6 videos, average 8.0/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.1 vs 7.1
  • 2 years newer release
    This soundbar is newer than the average soundbar (2023 vs 2021). The average soundbar was released in 2021.
    January 2023
    2023 vs 2021
  • 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 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.
  • 13 mm higher height
    This soundbar is taller than the average soundbar (80 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    80 mm vs 67 mm
  • No AAC support
    This soundbar does not support AAC, the average soundbar does.
  • 137 mm wider width
    This soundbar is wider than the average soundbar (900 mm vs 763 mm). The average soundbar is 763 mm wide.
    900 mm vs 763 mm
  • 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.
  • 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 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
  • 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.
  • 13 mm higher height
    This soundbar is taller than the average soundbar (80 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    80 mm vs 67 mm
  • 137 mm wider width
    This soundbar is wider than the average soundbar (900 mm vs 763 mm). The average soundbar is 763 mm wide.
    900 mm vs 763 mm

Video reviews

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

9.0
Tech Linear
≈ estimated
14/06/2023
Hands-on review · days of use, music, movie and TV tests
Verdict
boAt Aavante Bar 1150d has strong sound for music and movies at its price, and the reviewer would definitely buy it.
7.0
Sistech Banna
≈ estimated
01/02/2023
In-depth review and sound test
Verdict
boAt Aavante Bar 1150d sounds good with Dolby for movies, but its bass is light and it feels expensive for what it offers.
8.0
Geekman (Tech)
≈ estimated
24/01/2023
Hands-on review · unboxing, connectivity and sound tests
Verdict
boAt Aavante Bar 1150d is a good 2.0 bar if you can get it cheaply, but skip it if you want deeper bass.
8.0
AR Smart Reviews
≈ estimated
23/01/2023
Unboxing and review · setup, sound and remote tests
Verdict
boAt Aavante Bar 1150d offers good sound and easy setup for the price and is recommended for first-time soundbar buyers, though bass could be stronger.
8.0
Tech Martini
≈ estimated
18/01/2023
Short walkthrough · design, ports and features
Verdict
boAt Aavante Bar 1150d has a premium-looking design and a solid feature set for its price, based on a quick first look.
8.0
YT Bigyan
≈ estimated
13/01/2023
Short review · features overview and recommendation
Verdict
boAt Aavante Bar 1150d is recommended for its price range, with good sound, though it falls a little behind pricier rivals.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about boAt Aavante Bar 1150d

  • Good sound quality for regular movie watching and music
  • Immersive experience with Dolby Audio support for cinematic sound
  • Multiple connectivity options including HDMI (ARC), Optical, Bluetooth 5.0, USB, and AUX
  • Sleek and aesthetic design that blends well with home decor
  • Effective 3D EQ mode that enhances the audio experience
  • User-friendly remote control for easy navigation and sound adjustments

What customers don't like about boAt Aavante Bar 1150d

  • HDMI cable is typically not included in the box, requiring a separate purchase
  • Bluetooth connectivity can occasionally be unstable, with reports of intermittent disconnections
  • Full potential of the device (100% power) is often only reached through HDMI connection, with Bluetooth and AUX sometimes perceived as quieter
  • Does not support high-end audio codecs like aptX, aptX Adaptive, or AAC
  • Bass performance may require manual adjustment via EQ to avoid being overwhelming or 'terrible' for some listeners

Verdict

The boAt Aavante Bar 1150d is an 80W RMS 2.0 channel soundbar featuring Dolby Audio for a cinematic experience, equipped with four 2.25-inch drivers and a frequency response of 55Hz–20KHz. It offers versatile connectivity through Bluetooth 5.0, HDMI (ARC), Optical, USB, and AUX, alongside four tailored EQ modes (Music, Movies, News, and 3D) manageable via a master remote. Main pros include its sleek, premium design, powerful signature sound, and easy wall-mount compatibility, though it lack a dedicated subwoofer for deeper low-end bass and does not include an HDMI cable in the box.

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