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Boat Aavante Bar 900 Review | 109 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25N. of audio channels:2.0Audio output power:30 WHDMI ARC type:ARC

Boat Aavante Bar 900 Review: Compare 109 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 900
5.6/10

Overall score

Score
5.6/ 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–² Better than 55% of models
Score components

95%

5.5

Technical score

5%

7.6

Reviews score ( 0 · 7)

Reviews score 5% · 7.6 · based on 7 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–²Better than 55% of soundbars
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 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 59% of models
Score components

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 59%
5.5

Technical score

Technical score
5.5/ 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–² Better than 56% of models
Score components

25%

4.4

Audio

18%

4.4

Formats

16%

7.9

Connectivity

14%

6.1

Controls

12%

5.9

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

7.2

Design

â–²Better than 56%
7.6

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.6/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Grades by review (7)
7 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 59%
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Technical Specifications of soundbar Boat Aavante Bar 900

Technical score
Technical score
5.5/ 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–² Better than 56% of models
Score components:

25%

4.4

Audio

18%

4.4

Formats

16%

7.9

Connectivity

14%

6.1

Controls

12%

5.9

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

7.2

Design

5.5
Reviews score
7.6
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–² Better than 59% of models
Score components:

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.9
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
30 W
Market range: <10 W – >260 W
This soundbar delivers 30 W of audio output power, less than 71.8% of soundbars and equal to 4% of soundbars.
Max SPL
?
Min frequency
45 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This soundbar reaches a minimum frequency of 45 Hz, lower than 67.4% of soundbars and equal to 3.5% 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
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This soundbar has 1 HDMI inputs, more than 68.1% of soundbars and equal to 27.1% 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
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
eARC
This soundbar uses HDMI eARC, which is newer than that of 73.9% of soundbars and the same as that of 17% 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
yes
This soundbar supports HDMI-CEC. 37.4% 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
780 mm
Market range: <350 mm – >1.1k mm
This soundbar is 780 mm wide, wider than 52.1% of soundbars and equal to 1.1% of soundbars.
Height
72 mm
Market range: <50 mm – >100 mm
This soundbar is 72 mm high, taller than 64.2% of soundbars and equal to 5.4% 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
1,150 g
Market range: <500 g – >5.5k g
This soundbar weighs 1,150 g, less than 76.1% 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 900 vs the average soundbar

246810TotalAudioFormatsConnectivityHDMI & GamingSmart featuresControlsDesign
  • 1 more HDMI inputs
    This soundbar has more HDMI inputs than the average soundbar (1 vs 0). The average soundbar has 0 HDMI inputs.
    1 vs 0
  • Coaxial digital input
    This soundbar has coaxial digital input, the average soundbar does not.
  • 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 more sound modes
    This soundbar offers more sound modes than the average soundbar (5 vs 4). The average soundbar offers 4 sound modes.
    5 vs 4
  • AAC support
    This soundbar supports AAC, the average soundbar does not.
  • 850 g lighter weight
    This soundbar is lighter than the average soundbar (1,150 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    1,150 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
  • 2.19x more popular
    Boat Aavante Bar 900 is more popular than the average soundbar (9.39 vs 4.3).
    9.39 vs 4.29
  • 3.8x cheaper
    Boat Aavante Bar 900 is cheaper than the average soundbar (£25 vs £95).
    £25 vs £95
  • Bass boost
    This soundbar supports bass boost, the average soundbar does not.
  • 1 more sound modes
    This soundbar offers more sound modes than the average soundbar (5 vs 4). The average soundbar offers 4 sound modes.
    5 vs 4
  • 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.
  • 1 more HDMI inputs
    This soundbar has more HDMI inputs than the average soundbar (1 vs 0). The average soundbar has 0 HDMI inputs.
    1 vs 0
  • Coaxial digital input
    This soundbar has coaxial digital input, the average soundbar does not.
  • 850 g lighter weight
    This soundbar is lighter than the average soundbar (1,150 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    1,150 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.
  • 2 fewer drivers
    This soundbar has fewer drivers than the average soundbar (2 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    2 vs 4
  • Smaller speaker drivers
    This soundbar uses smaller speakers than the average soundbar (4x2" inch vs 2x2.25" & 2x2.5" inch). The average soundbar uses speakers of 2x2.25" & 2x2.5" inch.
    4x2" inch vs 2x2.25" & 2x2.5" inch
  • 57.1% less audio output power
    This soundbar has a lower audio output power than the average soundbar (30 W vs 70 W). The average soundbar delivers 70 W of audio output power.
    30 W vs 70 W
  • 5 mm higher height
    This soundbar is taller than the average soundbar (72 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    72 mm vs 67 mm
  • 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
  • 2 fewer drivers
    This soundbar has fewer drivers than the average soundbar (2 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    2 vs 4
  • Smaller speaker drivers
    This soundbar uses smaller speakers than the average soundbar (4x2" inch vs 2x2.25" & 2x2.5" inch). The average soundbar uses speakers of 2x2.25" & 2x2.5" inch.
    4x2" inch vs 2x2.25" & 2x2.5" inch
  • 57.1% less audio output power
    This soundbar has a lower audio output power than the average soundbar (30 W vs 70 W). The average soundbar delivers 70 W of audio output power.
    30 W vs 70 W
  • No Dolby Digital
    This soundbar does not support Dolby Digital, 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
  • 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
  • 5 mm higher height
    This soundbar is taller than the average soundbar (72 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    72 mm vs 67 mm

Video reviews

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

9.0
Gadgets Open
≈ estimated
08/05/2025
Long-term review · about two years of use
Verdict
boAt Aavante Bar 900 sounds strong and offers good value at its current price, though the finish wears and Bluetooth is dated.
4.0
Dear YASH
≈ estimated
01/09/2023
Teardown and hands-on review · sound, bass and movie tests
Verdict
boAt Aavante Bar 900 sounds clear, but it is quieter than its 30W rating suggests, so a rival soundbar is the better buy.
8.0
Aniket Tech Tips
≈ estimated
01/04/2022
Hands-on review · sound tests while watching and gaming
Verdict
boAt Aavante Bar 900 is a good budget soundbar, but mounting, indicators and EQ feedback let it down.
8.0
Mr Rudee
≈ estimated
25/03/2022
Hands-on review · sound, music and vocal tests
Verdict
boAt Aavante Bar 900 is good for TV dialogue and voices, but music lovers should look elsewhere.
8.0
Vivek Rawat
≈ estimated
04/10/2022
Quick review and unboxing · sound impressions
Verdict
boAt Aavante Bar 900 sounds good in medium rooms with light music, but serious music listeners will want more bass.
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Overview video
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Boat Aavante Bar 900

  • Sleek and premium design that fits well in modern home setups
  • Excellent value for money, offering good performance within its budget price bracket
  • Versatile connectivity options including Bluetooth v5.0, HDMI (ARC), Optical, and dual AUX ports
  • Clear sound quality that is particularly suitable for small to medium-sized rooms
  • Convenient integrated controls on the device body and a master remote for easy access

What customers don't like about Boat Aavante Bar 900

  • Moderate bass levels; some users find it lacks the 'thump' needed for high-action movies
  • Inconsistent build and component quality, with reports of non-working remotes and dead batteries upon arrival
  • Mixed durability reviews, including instances of the product or its replacements failing within a few months
  • Lack of a visual display for EQ modes, making it difficult to identify current sound settings
  • Poor customer service experiences reported when trying to resolve technical or replacement issues

Verdict

The boAt Aavante Bar 900 is a sleek 2.0 channel soundbar delivering 30W RMS of boAt Signature Sound across a 45Hz–20KHz frequency range. It features versatile connectivity including Bluetooth 5.0, HDMI (ARC), Optical, USB, and AUX ports, along with five preset EQ modes (Rock, Pop, Classical, Jazz, Country) for tailored audio. Key pros include its compact tabletop-friendly design, integrated controls, and a responsive master remote that enhances the user experience. However, some users note the bass is moderate rather than deep, and it lacks advanced audio technologies like Dolby Digital support found in higher-end models.

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