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Boat Aavante Bar 500 Review | 109 Data compared

Avg. price:~£20N. of audio channels:2.0Audio output power:10 WHDMI ARC type:ARC

Boat Aavante Bar 500 Review: Compare 109 technical specifications and 2 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

Boat Aavante Bar 500
5.2/10

Overall score

Score
5.2/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the soundbar's quality, based on technical analyses and grades from independent expert reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best soundbars on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

95%

5.0

Technical score

5%

7.5

Reviews score ( 0 · 2)

Reviews score 5% · 7.5 · based on 2 videos
2 videos count as 0.8 of the 2 needed; the rest counts as 7/10. Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 5%, technical score 95%. A video or a short review counts less than a full test.
â–¼Worse than 73% of soundbars
6.6

Value for money

Value for money
6.6/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components

70%

5.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 72%
5.0

Technical score

Technical score
5.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the soundbar's technical performance, covering key areas such as audio quality, channel configuration, connectivity, HDMI and wireless features, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare soundbars based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components

25%

4.7

Audio

18%

4.0

Formats

16%

5.7

Connectivity

14%

5.5

Controls

12%

5.3

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

8.4

Design

â–¼Worse than 72%
7.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.5/ 10
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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.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 5% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 2 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Grades by review (2)
2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 5%, the same for every model in this category.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 74%
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £20
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Technical Specifications of soundbar Boat Aavante Bar 500

Technical score
Technical score
5.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the soundbar's technical performance, covering key areas such as audio quality, channel configuration, connectivity, HDMI and wireless features, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare soundbars based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components:

25%

4.7

Audio

18%

4.0

Formats

16%

5.7

Connectivity

14%

5.5

Controls

12%

5.3

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

8.4

Design

5.0
Reviews score
7.5
Value for money
Value for money
6.6/ 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 72% of models
Score components:

70%

5.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.6
Brand name
Boat
N. of audio channels
2
This soundbar offers 2 audio channels, fewer than 43.6% of soundbars and equal to 56.4% of soundbars.
Audio output power
10 W
Market range: <10 W – >260 W
This soundbar delivers 10 W of audio output power, less than 93.7% of soundbars and equal to 4.6% 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 54.1% of soundbars and equal to 8.1% of soundbars.
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Dolby Atmos
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby Atmos. 20.7% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS:X
no
This soundbar does not support DTS:X. 10.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby TrueHD
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby TrueHD. 17.6% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS-HD Master Audio
no
This soundbar does not support DTS-HD Master Audio. 10.1% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby Digital Plus
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby Digital Plus. 25% of soundbars include this feature.
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N. of HDMI inputs
0
Market range: <0 – >5
This soundbar has 0 HDMI inputs, fewer than 32.5% of soundbars and equal to 67.6% of soundbars.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This soundbar does not support Wi-Fi connectivity. 31.9% of soundbars include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This soundbar supports Bluetooth connectivity. 3.7% of soundbars include this feature.
Bluetooth version
5
This soundbar uses Bluetooth 5, which is newer than that of 38.9% of soundbars and the same as that of 47.6% of soundbars.
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Smartphone app
no
This soundbar does not have smartphone app. 35.1% of soundbars offer this feature.
Remote control
no
This soundbar does not have remote control. 73.9% of soundbars offer this feature.
Control panel
yes
This soundbar has control panel. 9.6% of soundbars offer this feature.
Voice assistant compatibility
no
This soundbar does not support voice assistant compatibility. 31.4% of soundbars include this feature.
Far-field microphones
no
This soundbar does not have far-field microphones. 12.2% of soundbars offer this feature.
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HDMI version
2
This soundbar uses HDMI 2, which is newer than that of 58% of soundbars and the same as that of 15.4% of soundbars.
HDMI ARC type
ARC
This soundbar has ARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, which is more advanced than what 31.9% of soundbars and the same as what 46.3% offers.
HDMI-CEC support
no
This soundbar does not support HDMI-CEC. 63.1% support HDMI-CEC.
HDMI pass-through resolution
none
This soundbar supports HDMI pass-through up to none, which is lower than that of 21.5% of soundbars and the same as that of 78.5% of soundbars.
HDMI pass-through frame rate
none fps
This soundbar supports HDMI pass-through up to none fps, lower than 18.2% of soundbars and equal to 81.8% of soundbars.
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AirPlay
no
This soundbar does not support AirPlay. 20.2% of soundbars include this feature.
Chromecast built-in
no
This soundbar does not support Chromecast built-in. 12.3% of soundbars include this feature.
Spotify Connect
no
This soundbar does not support Spotify Connect. 23.4% of soundbars include this feature.
TIDAL Connect
no
This soundbar does not support TIDAL Connect. 9.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Amazon Music native support
no
This soundbar does not support native Amazon Music. 21.3% support native Amazon Music.
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Width
380 mm
Market range: <350 mm – >1.1k mm
This soundbar is 380 mm wide, narrower than 92.6% of soundbars and equal to 0.5% of soundbars.
Height
86 mm
Market range: <50 mm – >100 mm
This soundbar is 86 mm high, taller than 87.7% of soundbars.
Thickness
60 mm
Market range: <60 mm – >135 mm
This soundbar is 60 mm thick, thinner than 89.8% of soundbars and equal to 2.1% of soundbars.
Weight
600 g
Market range: <500 g – >5.5k g
This soundbar weighs 600 g, less than 97.9% of soundbars and equal to 1.1% of soundbars.
Build material
plastic, metal
This soundbar uses plastic, metal for the build material, which is different from that of 95.7% of soundbars and the same as that of 4.3% of soundbars.
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Boat Aavante Bar 500 vs the average soundbar

246810TotalAudioFormatsConnectivityHDMI & GamingSmart featuresControlsDesign
  • 382 mm narrower width
    This soundbar is narrower than the average soundbar (380 mm vs 762 mm). The average soundbar is 762 mm wide.
    380 mm vs 762 mm
  • Premium build material
    This soundbar uses plastic, metal for build materials, while the average soundbar uses plastic.
    plastic, metal vs plastic
  • 1 more microphones
    This soundbar has more microphones than the average soundbar (1 vs 0). The average soundbar has 0 microphones.
    1 vs 0
  • Bass boost
    This soundbar supports bass boost, the average soundbar does not.
  • 1,400 g lighter weight
    This soundbar is lighter than the average soundbar (600 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    600 g vs 2,000 g
  • 26 mm thinner design
    This soundbar is thinner than the average soundbar (60 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    60 mm vs 86 mm
  • AAC support
    This soundbar supports AAC, the average soundbar does not.
  • 4.75x cheaper
    Boat Aavante Bar 500 is cheaper than the average soundbar (£20 vs £95).
    £20 vs £95
  • 4.75x cheaper
    Boat Aavante Bar 500 is cheaper than the average soundbar (£20 vs £95).
    £20 vs £95
  • Bass boost
    This soundbar supports bass boost, the average soundbar does not.
  • AAC support
    This soundbar supports AAC, the average soundbar does not.
  • Broader music format support
    This soundbar supports more music formats than the average soundbar (MP3, WAV vs MP3).
    MP3, WAV vs MP3
  • 1 more microphones
    This soundbar has more microphones than the average soundbar (1 vs 0). The average soundbar has 0 microphones.
    1 vs 0
  • 382 mm narrower width
    This soundbar is narrower than the average soundbar (380 mm vs 762 mm). The average soundbar is 762 mm wide.
    380 mm vs 762 mm
  • Premium build material
    This soundbar uses plastic, metal for build materials, while the average soundbar uses plastic.
    plastic, metal vs plastic
  • 1,400 g lighter weight
    This soundbar is lighter than the average soundbar (600 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    600 g vs 2,000 g
  • 26 mm thinner design
    This soundbar is thinner than the average soundbar (60 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    60 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
  • 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 remote control
    This soundbar does not have remote control, the average soundbar does.
  • No PCM / LPCM
    This soundbar does not support PCM / LPCM support, the average soundbar does.
  • No HDMI-CEC support
    This soundbar does not support HDMI-CEC, the average soundbar does.
  • 2 fewer sound modes
    This soundbar offers fewer sound modes than the average soundbar (2 vs 4). The average soundbar offers 4 sound modes.
    2 vs 4
  • 19 mm higher height
    This soundbar is taller than the average soundbar (86 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    86 mm vs 67 mm
  • 4.29x less popular
    Boat Aavante Bar 500 is less popular than the average soundbar (1 vs 4.3).
    1 vs 4.29
  • 2.1% worse value for money
    Boat Aavante Bar 500 has worse value for money than the average soundbar (6.61 vs 6.7).
    6.61 vs 6.75
  • 2 fewer sound modes
    This soundbar offers fewer sound modes than the average soundbar (2 vs 4). The average soundbar offers 4 sound modes.
    2 vs 4
  • 85.7% less audio output power
    This soundbar has a lower audio output power than the average soundbar (10 W vs 70 W). The average soundbar delivers 70 W of audio output power.
    10 W vs 70 W
  • 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 optical audio input
    This soundbar does not have optical audio input, the average soundbar does.
  • 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 HDMI-CEC support
    This soundbar does not support HDMI-CEC, the average soundbar does.
  • No remote control
    This soundbar does not have remote control, the average soundbar does.
  • Harder firmware updates
    This soundbar uses USB for firmware update method, while the average soundbar uses app-based, USB.
    USB vs app-based, USB
  • 19 mm higher height
    This soundbar is taller than the average soundbar (86 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    86 mm vs 67 mm

Video reviews

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

9.0
Tech Wordle
≈ estimated
17/08/2024
Hands-on review · sound tests and connectivity
Verdict
boAt Aavante Bar 500 gives good sound for the money, though vocals get buried at high volume.
7.0
DiD {Do it Done}
≈ estimated
04/06/2023
First look · unboxing and first Bluetooth connection
Verdict
boAt Aavante Bar 500 is described as having very good sound, but the video gives no full verdict.
Not graded
Hands-on video, no verdict
Overview video

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Boat Aavante Bar 500

  • Excellent value for money for a budget soundbar
  • Compact and elegant design that fits easily into small spaces
  • Clear sound with good vocal and treble clarity
  • Versatile connectivity including Bluetooth 5.0, AUX, USB and memory-card playback
  • Simple physical controls and easy everyday use
  • Integrated rechargeable battery allows short portable use

What customers don't like about Boat Aavante Bar 500

  • Deep bass is limited because there is no dedicated subwoofer
  • Sound can start to distort at very high volume
  • This model lacks HDMI ARC/eARC and does not include a remote
  • Real battery life is only moderate rather than class-leading
  • It does not offer advanced surround formats or smart app / voice features

Verdict

The boAt Aavante Bar 500 is a portable 2.0 channel soundbar delivering 10W RMS output through dual dynamic drivers and dual passive radiators for enhanced bass. It features Bluetooth 5.0 for wireless streaming, alongside versatile physical inputs including AUX, USB, and a TF card slot, while its 1200mAh battery provides up to 4.5 hours of playback on a 3-hour Type-C charge. Main pros include its dual EQ modes for tailored 'Balanced' or 'Deep Bass' sound, a built-in microphone for hands-free calling, and a lightweight 0.6kg design for easy portability. However, its primary drawbacks are a relatively short battery life compared to larger speakers and the lack of advanced home theater features like HDMI ARC or optical connectivity.

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