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Boat Aavante Bar 550 Review | 109 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35N. of audio channels:2.0Audio output power:16 WHDMI ARC type:ARC

Boat Aavante Bar 550 Review: Compare 109 technical specifications and 5 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

Boat Aavante Bar 550
5.4/10

Overall score

Score
5.4/ 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 53% of models
Score components

95%

5.3

Technical score

5%

8.4

Reviews score ( 0 · 5)

Reviews score 5% · 8.4 · based on 5 independent reviews
Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 5%, technical score 95%. This model has enough reviews, so its review score is the weighted average of their grades.
â–¼Worse than 53% of soundbars
6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 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–² Better than 51% of models
Score components

70%

5.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 51%
5.3

Technical score

Technical score
5.3/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Score components

25%

4.6

Audio

18%

4.4

Formats

16%

6.3

Connectivity

14%

6.1

Controls

12%

5.3

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

8.3

Design

â–¼Worse than 55%
8.4

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.4/ 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–² Better than 83% of models
Grades by review (5)
5 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–²Better than 83%
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Technical Specifications of soundbar Boat Aavante Bar 550

Technical score
Technical score
5.3/ 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 55% of models
Score components:

25%

4.6

Audio

18%

4.4

Formats

16%

6.3

Connectivity

14%

6.1

Controls

12%

5.3

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

8.3

Design

5.3
Reviews score
8.4
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 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–² Better than 51% of models
Score components:

70%

5.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.8
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
16 W
Market range: <10 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
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
yes
This soundbar has remote control. 26.6% of soundbars offer this feature.
Control panel
yes
This soundbar has control panel. 9.6% of soundbars offer this feature.
Voice assistant compatibility
yes
This soundbar supports voice assistant compatibility. 69.2% 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
N/A
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
?
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
420 mm
Market range: <350 mm – >1.1k mm
This soundbar is 420 mm wide, narrower than 81.9% of soundbars and equal to 0.5% of soundbars.
Height
70 mm
Market range: <50 mm – >100 mm
This soundbar is 70 mm high, taller than 56.2% of soundbars and equal to 3.2% of soundbars.
Thickness
72 mm
Market range: <60 mm – >135 mm
This soundbar is 72 mm thick, thinner than 67.9% of soundbars and equal to 2.7% of soundbars.
Weight
800 g
Market range: <500 g – >5.5k g
This soundbar weighs 800 g, less than 85.1% of soundbars and equal to 1.1% of soundbars.
Build material
plastic
This soundbar uses plastic for the build material, which is different from that of 4.8% of soundbars and the same as that of 89.4% of soundbars.
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Boat Aavante Bar 550 vs the average soundbar

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  • Supports voice assistants
    This soundbar supports voice assistant compatibility, the average soundbar does not.
  • 342 mm narrower width
    This soundbar is narrower than the average soundbar (420 mm vs 762 mm). The average soundbar is 762 mm wide.
    420 mm vs 762 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
  • Bass boost
    This soundbar supports bass boost, the average soundbar does not.
  • 1 more supported Bluetooth codecs
    This soundbar supports more Bluetooth codecs than the average soundbar (2 vs 1). The average soundbar supports 1 Bluetooth codecs.
    sbc, aac
    2 vs 1
  • 1,200 g lighter weight
    This soundbar is lighter than the average soundbar (800 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    800 g vs 2,000 g
  • AAC support
    This soundbar supports AAC, the average soundbar does not.
  • 14 mm thinner design
    This soundbar is thinner than the average soundbar (72 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    72 mm vs 86 mm
  • Bass boost
    This soundbar supports bass boost, the average soundbar does not.
  • 1 more supported Bluetooth codecs
    This soundbar supports more Bluetooth codecs than the average soundbar (2 vs 1). The average soundbar supports 1 Bluetooth codecs.
    sbc, aac
    2 vs 1
  • 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
  • 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
  • 342 mm narrower width
    This soundbar is narrower than the average soundbar (420 mm vs 762 mm). The average soundbar is 762 mm wide.
    420 mm vs 762 mm
  • 1,200 g lighter weight
    This soundbar is lighter than the average soundbar (800 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    800 g vs 2,000 g
  • 14 mm thinner design
    This soundbar is thinner than the average soundbar (72 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    72 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 dialogue enhancement
    This soundbar does not support dialogue enhancement, 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
  • 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
  • Harder firmware updates
    This soundbar uses USB for firmware update method, while the average soundbar uses app-based, USB.
    USB vs app-based, USB
  • Smaller speaker drivers
    This soundbar uses smaller speakers than the average soundbar (4x2.25" inch vs 2x2.25" & 2x2.5" inch). The average soundbar uses speakers of 2x2.25" & 2x2.5" inch.
    4x2.25" inch vs 2x2.25" & 2x2.5" inch
  • 3 mm higher height
    This soundbar is taller than the average soundbar (70 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    70 mm vs 67 mm
  • 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
  • 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
  • Smaller speaker drivers
    This soundbar uses smaller speakers than the average soundbar (4x2.25" inch vs 2x2.25" & 2x2.5" inch). The average soundbar uses speakers of 2x2.25" & 2x2.5" inch.
    4x2.25" inch vs 2x2.25" & 2x2.5" inch
  • 1 fewer equalizer bands
    This soundbar offers fewer equalizer bands than the average soundbar (1 vs 2). The average soundbar offers 2 equalizer bands.
    1 vs 2
  • No Dolby Digital
    This soundbar does not support Dolby Digital, 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 dialogue enhancement
    This soundbar does not support dialogue enhancement, 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
  • 3 mm higher height
    This soundbar is taller than the average soundbar (70 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    70 mm vs 67 mm

Video reviews

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

9.0
Technical Curve
≈ estimated
26/08/2023
Hands-on review · sound tests, features and price
Verdict
boAt Aavante Bar 550 is strongly recommended as a budget option, with its length as the only drawback.
8.0
IE Tech
≈ estimated
16/04/2022
Hands-on review · sound modes, volume and battery tests
Verdict
boAt Aavante Bar 550 sounds good for solo listening and desk use, but is more a small speaker than a soundbar.
9.0
Gadget Gig
≈ estimated
15/12/2021
Unboxing and review · sound test and feature check
Verdict
boAt Aavante Bar 550 is good value and highly recommended, though its charging port and bass have limits.
8.0
Aman Dhingra
≈ estimated
15/12/2021
Hands-on review · sound, features and remote tests
Verdict
boAt Aavante Bar 550 has good sound and build for the price, but falls short for listeners who want heavy bass.
8.0
Tech Linear
≈ estimated
21/12/2021
First look · unboxing and first impressions
Verdict
boAt Aavante Bar 550 sounded good to the reviewer, and its battery life impressed.
Hands-on video, no verdict
Not graded
Not graded
Not graded
Hands-on video, no verdict
Overview video
Hands-on video, no verdict

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Boat Aavante Bar 550

  • Excellent value for money in the budget price segment
  • Crisp and clear sound quality for indoor and medium-sized rooms
  • Good build quality with a premium, stylish finish
  • Highly portable design with up to 4.5 hours of battery playtime
  • Multiple connectivity options including Bluetooth 5.0, AUX, USB, and TF Card
  • Dual EQ modes allow switching between deep bass and balanced sound

What customers don't like about Boat Aavante Bar 550

  • Bluetooth connectivity can occasionally be unstable or disconnect
  • Charging sometimes limits at 80% rather than reaching a full 100%
  • Remote control signal reception is weak and requires precise aiming
  • Lacks a modern USB Type-C port, relying on older Micro-USB for charging
  • Remote build quality feels cheap and does not include batteries
  • Bass performance can feel more like vibration/echo rather than deep punchy bass

Verdict

The boAt Aavante Bar 550 is a portable 2.0 channel soundbar delivering 16W RMS output through four 2.25-inch dynamic drivers and dual passive radiators for enhanced bass. It features Bluetooth 5.0 for wireless streaming up to 10 metres, alongside versatile physical inputs including AUX, USB, and a TF card slot. Key advantages include its lightweight, stylish design, dual EQ modes (Deep Bass and Balanced), a built-in microphone for hands-free calls, and a master remote control for easy accessibility. However, users should note its limited battery life of approximately 4.5 hours at 60% volume, a relatively long charging time of 4 hours via an older Micro-USB interface, and the lack of HDMI or optical ports found on larger home theatre models.

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