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boAt Aavante Bar 520 review: 108 specs compared

Avg. price:~£35N. of audio channels:2.0Audio output power:16 WHDMI ARC type:none

boAt Aavante Bar 520 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and 7 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

boAt Aavante Bar 520
5.6/10

Overall score

Score
5.6/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components

35%

4.5

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

4.5

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 95% of soundbars
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 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 95% of models
Score components

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 95%
4.5

Technical score

Technical score
4.5/ 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%

4.8

Controls

12%

4.0

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

8.6

Design

â–¼Worse than 96%
4.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
4.5/ 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 99% of models

4.5

Mark 7.7 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%

8.2

Popularity

Grades by review (7)
7 videos, average 7.1/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 99%
?

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~ £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 520

Based on 0 · 7

Reviewers like the loudness, battery and sturdy design, but are split on sound quality and mostly disappointed by the bass.
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Technical Specifications of soundbar boAt Aavante Bar 520

Technical score
Technical score
4.5/ 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 96% of models
Score components:

25%

3.7

Audio

18%

3.9

Formats

16%

5.6

Connectivity

14%

4.8

Controls

12%

4.0

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

8.6

Design

4.5
Reviews score
4.5
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 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 95% of models
Score components:

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.9
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
16 W
Market range: <16 W – >260 W
This soundbar delivers 16 W of audio output power, less than 85.1% of soundbars and equal to 6.3% of soundbars.
Max SPL
?
Min frequency
82 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >82 Hz
This soundbar reaches a minimum frequency of 82 Hz, higher than 89.7% of soundbars and equal to 1.3% 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
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
no
This soundbar does not have remote control. 82.8% 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
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
370 mm
Market range: <384 mm – >1.1k mm
This soundbar is 370 mm wide, narrower than 95.2% of soundbars.
Height
67 mm
Market range: <56 mm – >89 mm
This soundbar is 67 mm high, shorter than 50% of soundbars and equal to 1.6% of soundbars.
Thickness
67 mm
Market range: <60 mm – >131 mm
This soundbar is 67 mm thick, thinner than 81.4% of soundbars and equal to 0.5% of soundbars.
Weight
680 g
Market range: <729 g – >5.5k g
This soundbar weighs 680 g, less than 94.2% 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 520 vs the average soundbar

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  • 1 more USB ports
    This soundbar has more USB ports than the average soundbar (2 vs 1). The average soundbar has 1 USB ports.
    2 vs 1
  • 393 mm narrower width
    This soundbar is narrower than the average soundbar (370 mm vs 763 mm). The average soundbar is 763 mm wide.
    370 mm vs 763 mm
  • 1,320 g lighter weight
    This soundbar is lighter than the average soundbar (680 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    680 g vs 2,000 g
  • 19 mm thinner design
    This soundbar is thinner than the average soundbar (67 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    67 mm vs 86 mm
  • 2 years newer release
    This soundbar is newer than the average soundbar (2023 vs 2021). The average soundbar was released in 2021.
    August 2023
    2023 vs 2021
  • 2 years newer release
    This soundbar is newer than the average soundbar (2023 vs 2021). The average soundbar was released in 2021.
    August 2023
    2023 vs 2021
  • 1 more USB ports
    This soundbar has more USB ports than the average soundbar (2 vs 1). The average soundbar has 1 USB ports.
    2 vs 1
  • 393 mm narrower width
    This soundbar is narrower than the average soundbar (370 mm vs 763 mm). The average soundbar is 763 mm wide.
    370 mm vs 763 mm
  • 1,320 g lighter weight
    This soundbar is lighter than the average soundbar (680 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    680 g vs 2,000 g
  • 19 mm thinner design
    This soundbar is thinner than the average soundbar (67 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    67 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
  • 36.6% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.5/ 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 99% of models

    4.5

    Mark 7.7 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%

    8.2

    Popularity

    Grades by review (7)
    7 videos, average 7.1/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.5 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 remote control
    This soundbar does not have remote control, the average soundbar does.
  • 36.6% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.5/ 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 99% of models

    4.5

    Mark 7.7 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%

    8.2

    Popularity

    Grades by review (7)
    7 videos, average 7.1/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.5 vs 7.1
  • 9.5% worse value for money
    boAt Aavante Bar 520 has worse value for money than the average soundbar (6.95 vs 7.6).
    6.95 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
  • No bass boost
    This soundbar does not support bass boost, the average soundbar does.
  • 77.1% less audio output power
    This soundbar has a lower audio output power than the average soundbar (16 W vs 70 W). The average soundbar delivers 70 W of audio output power.
    16 W vs 70 W
  • 32 Hz higher min frequency
    This soundbar has a higher minimum frequency than the average soundbar (82 Hz vs 50 Hz). The average soundbar has a minimum frequency of 50 Hz.
    82 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 remote control
    This soundbar does not have remote control, 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

9.0
Technical Curve
≈ estimated
18/05/2025
Hands-on review · sound, battery and feature check
Verdict
boAt Aavante Bar 520 is a solid budget pick, recommended for sound, though it lacks a mic and has dated Bluetooth.
7.0
uncover+
≈ estimated
21/06/2024
Hands-on review · battery, loudness and USB test
Verdict
boAt Aavante Bar 520 is loud, clean and long-lasting, but its USB format limits are a real drawback.
9.0
Tech Unique
≈ estimated
14/09/2023
Hands-on review · sound, battery and connectivity
Verdict
boAt Aavante Bar 520 is loud and clean for its size, a clear pick for small rooms and TVs up to 32 inches.
9.0
Unbox Tech
≈ estimated
06/09/2023
Hands-on review · loudness, movie, music and battery tests
Verdict
boAt Aavante Bar 520 is loud, solid and well built for the price, though its bass distorts at full volume.
4.0
Jugadu Ladka
≈ estimated
22/08/2023
Unboxing and review · two days of listening tests
Verdict
boAt Aavante Bar 520 has a good build and is loud, but its weak bass makes it not worth buying.
5.0
CP SAINI
≈ estimated
21/08/2023
Unboxing and review · battery and sound tests
Verdict
boAt Aavante Bar 520 has a great build and battery, but too little bass, so it is not recommended for music lovers.
7.0
Yamuna Singh
≈ estimated
10/12/2023
Unboxing · first use, Bluetooth and charging check
Verdict
boAt Aavante Bar 520 has average sound quality, but it is good enough for home use and casual party playback.
Not graded
Overview video
Overview video

Third-party reviews

What customers like about boAt Aavante Bar 520

  • Punchy bass performance enhanced by dual passive radiators
  • Excellent value for money in the budget segment
  • Compact and sleek portable design suitable for small spaces
  • Good build quality with a premium aesthetic and metal grill
  • Easy and stable Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity
  • Impressive loudness for its 16W RMS power output
  • Decent battery backup of around 5-6 hours for portable use

What customers don't like about boAt Aavante Bar 520

  • Bass can be overwhelming, sometimes making vocals sound 'mushy' or unclear
  • Lacks a dedicated remote control; settings must be adjusted on the device
  • No support for HDMI ARC or optical connectivity
  • USB playback is restricted to FAT32 formatted drives (no NTFS/ExFAT support)
  • Small physical size limits the stereo separation effect
  • No dedicated smartphone app for sound tuning or equalisation
  • Does not support fast charging via its Type-C port

Verdict

The boAt Aavante Bar 520 is a portable 2.0 channel soundbar delivering 16W RMS output through dual 2-inch drivers and passive radiators, offering a frequency response of 82Hz–20kHz. Designed for mobility, it features a 2000mAh battery providing up to 6 hours of playback and versatile connectivity including Bluetooth v5.0, AUX, and USB. Its main advantages include a compact, lightweight (0.68 kg) build with a modern rounded triangular design, loud audio performance without distortion at high volumes, and a convenient USB-C charging interface. However, some users note the bass-heavy tuning can occasionally make vocals sound mushy, and the device lacks a dedicated remote control, HDMI ARC support, and a companion tuning app.

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