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boAt Aavante Bar 1190 review: 108 specs compared

Avg. price:~£60N. of audio channels:2.1Audio output power:90 WHDMI ARC type:ARC

boAt Aavante Bar 1190 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and 9 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

boAt Aavante Bar 1190
6.0/10

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 10
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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%

5.3

Technical score

30%

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

25%

5.3

Reviews score

10%

5.3

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 85% of soundbars
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 10
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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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Score components

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 80%
5.3

Technical score

Technical score
5.3/ 10
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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%

4.9

Audio

18%

4.3

Formats

16%

7.2

Connectivity

14%

5.6

Controls

12%

5.7

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

5.9

Design

â–¼Worse than 66%
5.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
5.3/ 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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5.3

Mark 7.8 is below the typical mark 8.0 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.6

Average grade

20%

8.4

Popularity

Grades by review (9)
9 videos, average 7.2/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 81%
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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.
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Where to buy
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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 1190

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Good sound, solid finish and plenty of volume impress reviewers, but wall mounting frustrates and opinions on bass and connections split.
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Technical Specifications of soundbar boAt Aavante Bar 1190

Technical score
Technical score
5.3/ 10
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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
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Score components:

25%

4.9

Audio

18%

4.3

Formats

16%

7.2

Connectivity

14%

5.6

Controls

12%

5.7

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

5.9

Design

5.3
Reviews score
5.3
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 10
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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
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Score components:

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.2
N. of audio channels
2.1
This soundbar offers 2.1 audio channels, more than 42.2% of soundbars and equal to 27.6% of soundbars.
Audio output power
90 W
Market range: <10 W – >260 W
This soundbar delivers 90 W of audio output power, more than 60% of soundbars and equal to 2.3% of soundbars.
Max SPL
?
Min frequency
55 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 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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What reviewers say
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
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This soundbar has 1 HDMI inputs, more than 58.8% of soundbars and equal to 37.4% 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
960 mm
Market range: <350 mm – >1.1k mm
This soundbar is 960 mm wide, wider than 82.5% of soundbars and equal to 0.5% of soundbars.
Height
75 mm
Market range: <50 mm – >100 mm
This soundbar is 75 mm high, taller than 72.9% of soundbars and equal to 3.7% of soundbars.
Thickness
74 mm
Market range: <60 mm – >135 mm
This soundbar is 74 mm thick, thinner than 66.5% of soundbars and equal to 1.1% of soundbars.
Weight
3,900 g
Market range: <500 g – >5.5k g
This soundbar weighs 3,900 g, more than 84.7% of soundbars and equal to 0.5% 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 1190 vs the average soundbar

246810TotalAudioFormatsConnectivityHDMIStreamingControlsDesign
  • 1 more HDMI inputs
    This soundbar has more HDMI inputs than the average soundbar (1 vs 0). The average soundbar has 0 HDMI inputs.
    1 vs 0
  • 2 more drivers
    This soundbar has more drivers than the average soundbar (6 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    6 vs 4
  • Coaxial digital input
    This soundbar has coaxial digital input, the average soundbar does not.
  • Newer HDCP support
    This soundbar has a more recent HDCP version than the average soundbar (1.4 vs none).
    1.4 vs none
  • More music formats supported
    This soundbar supports more music formats than the average soundbar (MP3, WAV vs MP3).
    MP3, WAV vs MP3
  • 12 mm thinner design
    This soundbar is thinner than the average soundbar (74 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    74 mm vs 86 mm
  • 2 more drivers
    This soundbar has more drivers than the average soundbar (6 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    6 vs 4
  • More music formats supported
    This soundbar supports more music formats than the average soundbar (MP3, WAV vs MP3).
    MP3, WAV vs MP3
  • 1 more HDMI inputs
    This soundbar has more HDMI inputs than the average soundbar (1 vs 0). The average soundbar has 0 HDMI inputs.
    1 vs 0
  • Coaxial digital input
    This soundbar has coaxial digital input, the average soundbar does not.
  • Newer HDCP support
    This soundbar has a more recent HDCP version than the average soundbar (1.4 vs none).
    1.4 vs none
  • 12 mm thinner design
    This soundbar is thinner than the average soundbar (74 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    74 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
  • 25.4% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.3/ 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–¼ Worse than 81% of models

    5.3

    Mark 7.8 is below the typical mark 8.0 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.6

    Average grade

    20%

    8.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (9)
    9 videos, average 7.2/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    5.3 vs 7.1
  • 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.
    Yes (Optical and Coaxial both present)
  • No night mode
    This soundbar does not support night mode, the average soundbar does.
  • No dialogue enhancement
    This soundbar does not support dialogue enhancement, the average soundbar does.
  • 197 mm wider width
    This soundbar is wider than the average soundbar (960 mm vs 763 mm). The average soundbar is 763 mm wide.
    960 mm vs 763 mm
  • 1,900 g heavier weight
    This soundbar is heavier than the average soundbar (3,900 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    3,900 g vs 2,000 g
  • 25.4% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.3/ 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–¼ Worse than 81% of models

    5.3

    Mark 7.8 is below the typical mark 8.0 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.6

    Average grade

    20%

    8.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (9)
    9 videos, average 7.2/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    5.3 vs 7.1
  • 26.4% lower sentiment score
    5.3 vs 7.2
  • 6% worse value for money
    boAt Aavante Bar 1190 has worse value for money than the average soundbar (7.18 vs 7.6).
    7.18 vs 7.6
  • 1 years older release
    This soundbar is older than the average soundbar (2020 vs 2021). The average soundbar was released in 2021.
    October 23, 2020
    2,020 vs 2,021
  • 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 optical audio input
    This soundbar does not have optical audio input, the average soundbar does.
    Yes (Optical and Coaxial both present)
  • 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.
  • No dialogue enhancement
    This soundbar does not support dialogue enhancement, the average soundbar does.
  • 197 mm wider width
    This soundbar is wider than the average soundbar (960 mm vs 763 mm). The average soundbar is 763 mm wide.
    960 mm vs 763 mm
  • 1,900 g heavier weight
    This soundbar is heavier than the average soundbar (3,900 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    3,900 g vs 2,000 g
  • 8 mm higher height
    This soundbar is taller than the average soundbar (75 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    75 mm vs 67 mm

Video reviews

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

7.0
Tech Linear
≈ estimated
29/09/2022
Hands-on review · 10 days of use, music and movie tests
Verdict
boAt Aavante Bar 1190 has strong bass for music at this price, but it is a poor choice for movies with loud effects.
7.0
Doc Doctor
≈ estimated
20/04/2021
Unboxing and sound demo · connection, volume and comparison tests
Verdict
The boAt Aavante Bar 1190 suits budget buyers wanting a basic soundbar, but not listeners who want strong bass.
9.0
Ravindra Singh
≈ estimated
28/03/2021
Hands-on review · sound, connectivity and price check
Verdict
The boAt Aavante Bar 1190 delivers good sound and bass for movies and songs at this price, with minor issues at full volume.
8.0
MADDY TALKS
≈ estimated
24/03/2021
Long-term test · two months of daily use
Verdict
boAt Aavante Bar 1190 sounds excellent for the price, though its bass is modest and it has no adjustable equaliser.
9.0
Sukhdev Taneja
≈ estimated
25/02/2021
Unboxing and quick review · sound and mode tests
Verdict
boAt Aavante Bar 1190 is a clear pick for a basic soundbar, with pleasant, loud sound and strong value.
9.0
Sukhdev Taneja
≈ estimated
09/02/2021
Hands-on review · sound, modes and remote tests
Verdict
The boAt Aavante Bar 1190 offers good value for the money, with loud sound that suits a large room.
7.0
AKS
≈ estimated
11/09/2020
Hands-on review · sound, Bluetooth and build check
Verdict
The boAt Aavante Bar 1190 is a good product, but a bit pricey for now, so waiting for a better deal is advised.
7.0
TechiTaran
≈ estimated
14/08/2020
Hands-on review · sound, EQ and room setup
Verdict
The boAt Aavante Bar 1190 is above average for a standard soundbar, but not for anyone wanting strong bass without a subwoofer.
4.0
techXclub
≈ estimated
25/02/2022
Long-term test · one month of use and faults
Verdict
The boAt Aavante Bar 1190 sounds good, but faults appeared after a month, so the creator would not recommend it.
Not graded
Hands-on video, no verdict
Hands-on video, no verdict

Third-party reviews

What customers like about boAt Aavante Bar 1190

  • Excellent value for money in the budget soundbar segment.
  • Strong bass performance thanks to the built-in active subwoofers.
  • Premium design and build quality that fits well in medium-sized rooms.
  • Multiple connectivity options including HDMI (ARC), Bluetooth 5.0, AUX, and Coaxial.
  • Significant improvement over standard TV speakers with clear dialogue.
  • Seamless Bluetooth connectivity with minimal lag reported during playback.

What customers don't like about boAt Aavante Bar 1190

  • Occasional connectivity issues, specifically reports of intermittent Bluetooth disconnections.
  • The remote control has mixed reviews, with some users finding it laggy or cheaply built.
  • Issues with HDMI ARC functionality have been reported by some users.
  • Lacks support for high-end audio formats like Dolby Atmos or DTS:X.
  • Some users reported receiving damaged units or encountering defects shortly after purchase.
  • The physical length of the soundbar (960 mm) may be too bulky for smaller TV setups.

Verdict

The boAt Aavante Bar 1190 is a 2.2 channel soundbar delivering a powerful 90W RMS output, featuring built-in dual active subwoofers (50W) and 40W premium drivers to provide a cinematic, room-filling 'Signature Sound' experience. Its versatile connectivity includes Bluetooth 5.0, HDMI ARC, USB, AUX, and Coaxial ports, complemented by dedicated EQ modes for Music, Movies, News, and 3D audio. Key advantages are its sleek, premium black finish, integrated space-saving subwoofers, and impressive bass for its size. However, potential downsides include occasional reports of laggy remote control response and inconsistent Bluetooth connection stability in some environments.

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