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boAt Aavante Bar 590 review: 108 specs compared

Avg. price:~£20N. of audio channels:2.0Audio output power:25 WHDMI ARC type:ARC

boAt Aavante Bar 590 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and 4 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

boAt Aavante Bar 590
6.7/10

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 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%

4.9

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

8.1

Reviews score

10%

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

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7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 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%

6.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 56%
4.9

Technical score

Technical score
4.9/ 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%

3.6

Audio

18%

4.3

Formats

16%

6.2

Connectivity

14%

5.6

Controls

12%

5.2

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

8.6

Design

â–¼Worse than 80%
8.1

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.1/ 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. 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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80%

8.2

Average grade

20%

7.6

Popularity

Grades by review (4)
4 videos, average 8.3/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 50%
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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
    N/A~ £20
Best rankings
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Technical Specifications of soundbar boAt Aavante Bar 590

Technical score
Technical score
4.9/ 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%

3.6

Audio

18%

4.3

Formats

16%

6.2

Connectivity

14%

5.6

Controls

12%

5.2

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

8.6

Design

4.9
Reviews score
8.1
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 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 56% of models
Score components:

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.7
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
25 W
Market range: <16 W – >260 W
This soundbar delivers 25 W of audio output power, less than 77.1% of soundbars and equal to 2.3% 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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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
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
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
410 mm
Market range: <384 mm – >1.1k mm
This soundbar is 410 mm wide, narrower than 84.1% of soundbars and equal to 2.7% of soundbars.
Height
68 mm
Market range: <56 mm – >89 mm
This soundbar is 68 mm high, taller than 50.5% of soundbars and equal to 4.3% of soundbars.
Thickness
68 mm
Market range: <60 mm – >131 mm
This soundbar is 68 mm thick, thinner than 78.7% of soundbars and equal to 2.1% of soundbars.
Weight
700 g
Market range: <729 g – >5.5k g
This soundbar weighs 700 g, less than 91.5% 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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What reviewers say

boAt Aavante Bar 590 vs the average soundbar

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  • 353 mm narrower width
    This soundbar is narrower than the average soundbar (410 mm vs 763 mm). The average soundbar is 763 mm wide.
    410 mm vs 763 mm
  • 1,300 g lighter weight
    This soundbar is lighter than the average soundbar (700 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    700 g vs 2,000 g
  • 3 years newer release
    This soundbar is newer than the average soundbar (2024 vs 2021). The average soundbar was released in 2021.
    January 2024
    2,024 vs 2,021
  • 14.1% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.1/ 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. 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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    â–² Better than 50% of models

    80%

    8.2

    Average grade

    20%

    7.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (4)
    4 videos, average 8.3/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.1 vs 7.1
  • 18 mm thinner design
    This soundbar is thinner than the average soundbar (68 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    68 mm vs 86 mm
  • 5.5x cheaper
    boAt Aavante Bar 590 is cheaper than the average soundbar (£20 vs £110).
    £20 vs £110
  • More music formats supported
    This soundbar supports more music formats than the average soundbar (MP3, WAV vs MP3).
    MP3, WAV vs MP3
  • 14.1% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.1/ 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–² Better than 50% of models

    80%

    8.2

    Average grade

    20%

    7.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (4)
    4 videos, average 8.3/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.1 vs 7.1
  • 5.5x cheaper
    boAt Aavante Bar 590 is cheaper than the average soundbar (£20 vs £110).
    £20 vs £110
  • 3 years newer release
    This soundbar is newer than the average soundbar (2024 vs 2021). The average soundbar was released in 2021.
    January 2024
    2,024 vs 2,021
  • More music formats supported
    This soundbar supports more music formats than the average soundbar (MP3, WAV vs MP3).
    MP3, WAV vs MP3
  • 353 mm narrower width
    This soundbar is narrower than the average soundbar (410 mm vs 763 mm). The average soundbar is 763 mm wide.
    410 mm vs 763 mm
  • 1,300 g lighter weight
    This soundbar is lighter than the average soundbar (700 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    700 g vs 2,000 g
  • 18 mm thinner design
    This soundbar is thinner than the average soundbar (68 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    68 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
  • 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.
    2.0 vs 2.1
  • No Dolby Digital
    This soundbar does not support Dolby Digital, 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.
  • No HDMI-CEC support
    This soundbar does not support HDMI-CEC, the average soundbar does.
  • No bass boost
    This soundbar does not support bass boost, the average soundbar does.
  • 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.
    2.0 vs 2.1
  • No bass boost
    This soundbar does not support bass boost, 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
  • 64.3% less audio output power
    This soundbar has a lower audio output power than the average soundbar (25 W vs 70 W). The average soundbar delivers 70 W of audio output power.
    25 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.
  • 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 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

9.0
Smart Supporter
≈ estimated
24/05/2025
Hands-on review · sound tests at 50% and 100% volume
Verdict
boAt Aavante Bar 590 is loud, clear and well built for the price and highly recommended, though its bass is less punchy than a full speaker.
7.0
Techie Udit
≈ estimated
20/10/2024
Long-term review · 10 to 15 days of use
Verdict
boAt Aavante Bar 590 offers decent sound and build for a tight budget, but weak bass and an unreliable power button hold it back.
8.0
BhushanDroid
≈ estimated
16/10/2025
Short overview · bass and calling check
Verdict
boAt Aavante Bar 590 has good bass and build for the price, though it does not support calling through the soundbar.
Hands-on video, no verdict
Not graded
Not graded

Third-party reviews

What customers like about boAt Aavante Bar 590

  • Good sound clarity for the price point, often rated 8/10 or 9/10 by users.
  • Compact and sleek design that fits well under monitors or small TVs.
  • Seamless Bluetooth connectivity with minimal lag during pairing.
  • Portable build with built-in battery, offering around 6-7 hours of playback for on-the-go use.
  • Features multiple connectivity options including AUX, USB, and HDMI ARC support.

What customers don't like about boAt Aavante Bar 590

  • Bass performance is relatively weak (rated 6/10 by some users) compared to soundbars with dedicated subwoofers.
  • Actual audio output (25W RMS) may feel underwhelming for larger rooms or users expecting high-decibel performance.
  • Cloth material on the speaker grill is known to attract dust easily and can be difficult to clean.
  • Lacks advanced high-quality Bluetooth codecs like aptX or AAC, which may affect wireless audio fidelity.
  • Reported quality control issues where some units may have a shorter lifespan or internal battery problems over time.

Verdict

The boAt Aavante Bar 590 is a portable 2.0 channel soundbar delivering 25W RMS stereo sound through dual 50mm dynamic drivers and dual passive radiators for enhanced bass. It features a frequency response of 82Hz–20KHz and versatile connectivity options including Bluetooth v5.0, HDMI (ARC), AUX, USB, and a TF card slot. Designed for mobility, it incorporates a 2500mAh battery providing up to 6–7 hours of playback at moderate volumes, along with specialized EQ modes for movies, music, and news. Main pros include its highly compact form factor (410x68x68mm), multiple input ports, and a dedicated remote control; however, cons include the lack of advanced audio codecs like AAC or aptX, no dedicated smartphone app support, and mixed user feedback regarding bass depth and vocal clarity at higher volumes.

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