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boAt Aavante Bar 503 review: 108 specs compared

Avg. price:~£20N. of audio channels:2.0Audio output power:10 WHDMI ARC type:none

boAt Aavante Bar 503 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and 1 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

boAt Aavante Bar 503
5.8/10

Overall score

Score
5.8/ 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%

4.7

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

4.7

Reviews score

10%

?

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

â–¼Worse than 89% of soundbars
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 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 91% of models
Score components

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 91%
4.7

Technical score

Technical score
4.7/ 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
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Score components

25%

3.7

Audio

18%

3.9

Formats

16%

5.6

Connectivity

14%

6.2

Controls

12%

4.0

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

9.0

Design

â–¼Worse than 86%
4.7

Reviews score

Reviews score
4.7/ 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–¼ Worse than 92% of models

4.7

Mark 7.4 is below the typical mark 8.0 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.0

Average grade

20%

5.0

Popularity

Grades by review (1)
1 video: 7.0/10. We use 3 reviews; the 2 missing count as the category's typical 8.2: (7.0 × 1 + 8.2 × 2) ÷ 3 = 7.8. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 92%
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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~ £20
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Technical Specifications of soundbar boAt Aavante Bar 503

Technical score
Technical score
4.7/ 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
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Score components:

25%

3.7

Audio

18%

3.9

Formats

16%

5.6

Connectivity

14%

6.2

Controls

12%

4.0

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

9.0

Design

4.7
Reviews score
4.7
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 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 91% of models
Score components:

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.0
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
10 W
Market range: <16 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
80 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >82 Hz
This soundbar reaches a minimum frequency of 80 Hz, higher than 85.3% of soundbars and equal to 4% 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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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
yes
This soundbar supports voice assistant compatibility. 63.6% 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
N/A
HDMI ARC type
none
This soundbar has none as its HDMI TV-audio return type, which is less advanced than what 75.6% of soundbars and the same as what 24.4% offers.
HDMI-CEC support
no
This soundbar does not support HDMI-CEC. 71.2% 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
375 mm
Market range: <384 mm – >1.1k mm
This soundbar is 375 mm wide, narrower than 93.7% of soundbars and equal to 1.1% of soundbars.
Height
57 mm
Market range: <56 mm – >89 mm
This soundbar is 57 mm high, shorter than 86.2% of soundbars and equal to 1.6% of soundbars.
Thickness
65 mm
Market range: <60 mm – >131 mm
This soundbar is 65 mm thick, thinner than 83% of soundbars and equal to 2.1% of soundbars.
Weight
600 g
Market range: <729 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
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 503 vs the average soundbar

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  • Supports voice assistants
    This soundbar supports voice assistant compatibility, the average soundbar does not.
  • 388 mm narrower width
    This soundbar is narrower than the average soundbar (375 mm vs 763 mm). The average soundbar is 763 mm wide.
    375 mm vs 763 mm
  • 1 more microphones
    This soundbar has more microphones than the average soundbar (1 vs 0). The average soundbar has 0 microphones.
    1 vs 0
  • 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
  • 10 mm lower height
    This soundbar is shorter than the average soundbar (57 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    57 mm vs 67 mm
  • 21 mm thinner design
    This soundbar is thinner than the average soundbar (65 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    65 mm vs 86 mm
  • 5.5x cheaper
    boAt Aavante Bar 503 is cheaper than the average soundbar (£20 vs £110).
    £20 vs £110
  • 5.5x cheaper
    boAt Aavante Bar 503 is cheaper than the average soundbar (£20 vs £110).
    £20 vs £110
  • Supports voice assistants
    This soundbar supports voice assistant compatibility, the average soundbar does not.
  • 1 more microphones
    This soundbar has more microphones than the average soundbar (1 vs 0). The average soundbar has 0 microphones.
    1 vs 0
  • 388 mm narrower width
    This soundbar is narrower than the average soundbar (375 mm vs 763 mm). The average soundbar is 763 mm wide.
    375 mm vs 763 mm
  • 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
  • 10 mm lower height
    This soundbar is shorter than the average soundbar (57 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    57 mm vs 67 mm
  • 21 mm thinner design
    This soundbar is thinner than the average soundbar (65 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    65 mm vs 86 mm
  • Less advanced HDMI ARC type
    This soundbar has none as its HDMI TV-audio return type, while the average soundbar has eARC.
    none vs eARC
  • 33.8% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.7/ 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 92% of models

    4.7

    Mark 7.4 is below the typical mark 8.0 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.0

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 video: 7.0/10. We use 3 reviews; the 2 missing count as the category's typical 8.2: (7.0 × 1 + 8.2 × 2) ÷ 3 = 7.8. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.7 vs 7.1
  • 2 fewer drivers
    This soundbar has fewer drivers than the average soundbar (2 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    2 vs 4
  • 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 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.
  • 33.8% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.7/ 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 92% of models

    4.7

    Mark 7.4 is below the typical mark 8.0 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.0

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 video: 7.0/10. We use 3 reviews; the 2 missing count as the category's typical 8.2: (7.0 × 1 + 8.2 × 2) ÷ 3 = 7.8. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.7 vs 7.1
  • 8% worse value for money
    boAt Aavante Bar 503 has worse value for money than the average soundbar (7.04 vs 7.6).
    7.04 vs 7.6
  • 2 fewer drivers
    This soundbar has fewer drivers than the average soundbar (2 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    2 vs 4
  • 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
  • 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
  • 30 Hz higher min frequency
    This soundbar has a higher minimum frequency than the average soundbar (80 Hz vs 50 Hz). The average soundbar has a minimum frequency of 50 Hz.
    80 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.
  • Less advanced HDMI ARC type
    This soundbar has none as its HDMI TV-audio return type, while the average soundbar has eARC.
    none vs eARC
  • No HDMI-CEC support
    This soundbar does not support HDMI-CEC, the average soundbar does.
  • 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.

Video reviews

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

7.0
Unique Harsh
≈ estimated
02/10/2022
Unboxing · features and voice assistant demo
Verdict
boAt Aavante Bar 503 is a sensible overall buy for the money, though it is slightly expensive.
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about boAt Aavante Bar 503

  • Impressive battery backup providing up to 10 hours of playtime
  • Good sound and bass quality for a 10W portable device
  • Versatile connectivity including Bluetooth 5.0, AUX, USB, and TF Card
  • Dual EQ modes (Bass and Balanced) allow for customized audio output
  • Compact and stylish portable design with a built-in mic for hands-free calls
  • Fast and easy Bluetooth pairing process

What customers don't like about boAt Aavante Bar 503

  • Frequent reports of unstable Bluetooth connectivity and automatic disconnections
  • Audio distortion can occur when the volume exceeds 70-80%
  • Sound output may feel insufficient for larger rooms or outdoor use
  • Lack of advanced ports like HDMI ARC or Optical compared to larger models
  • Body construction has a plasticky feel and the glossy finish is a fingerprint magnet
  • The internal speakers are close together, which can limit the stereo separation effect

Verdict

The boAt Aavante Bar 503 is a portable 2.0 channel soundbar delivering 10W RMS output through dual passive radiators for enhanced audio clarity and bass. It features Bluetooth v5.0, AUX, USB, and TF card connectivity, along with dual EQ modes (Balanced and Bass) and a built-in microphone for hands-free calling. Key advantages include its lightweight 600g design, up to 10 hours of playtime at 60% volume, Type-C charging, and an included master remote control for easy access. However, it lacks advanced features such as HDMI ARC/eARC, Wi-Fi support, and compatibility with Google Assistant, while its 4.5-hour playtime at higher volumes may be limiting for longer sessions.

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