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boAt Aavante Bar Opera review: 108 specs compared

Avg. price:~£80N. of audio channels:2.0Audio output power:70 WHDMI ARC type:ARC

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

boAt Aavante Bar Opera
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%

5.4

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.6, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

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

â–¼Worse than 52% of soundbars
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 56% of models
Score components

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 56%
5.4

Technical score

Technical score
5.4/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components

25%

4.0

Audio

18%

4.8

Formats

16%

7.6

Connectivity

14%

6.1

Controls

12%

5.5

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

7.5

Design

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Reviews score

Reviews score
✕
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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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.6.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
?

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~ £80
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Technical Specifications of soundbar boAt Aavante Bar Opera

Technical score
Technical score
5.4/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components:

25%

4.0

Audio

18%

4.8

Formats

16%

7.6

Connectivity

14%

6.1

Controls

12%

5.5

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

7.5

Design

5.4
Reviews score
7.6
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 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 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
70 W
Market range: <16 W – >260 W
This soundbar delivers 70 W of audio output power, more than 49.7% of soundbars and equal to 1.1% of soundbars.
Max SPL
?
Min frequency
50 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >82 Hz
This soundbar reaches a minimum frequency of 50 Hz, lower than 44.6% of soundbars and equal to 12.5% 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
1
Market range: <0 – >1
This soundbar has 1 HDMI inputs, more than 58.8% of soundbars and equal to 37.4% 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
1.4
This soundbar has HDMI 1.4, which is more capable than 38.1% of soundbars and equal to 18.7% 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
yes
This soundbar supports HDMI-CEC. 29.2% 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
600 mm
Market range: <384 mm – >1.1k mm
This soundbar is 600 mm wide, narrower than 66.1% of soundbars and equal to 2.1% of soundbars.
Height
72 mm
Market range: <56 mm – >89 mm
This soundbar is 72 mm high, taller than 63.8% of soundbars and equal to 5.3% of soundbars.
Thickness
77 mm
Market range: <60 mm – >131 mm
This soundbar is 77 mm thick, thinner than 62.2% of soundbars.
Weight
2000 g
Market range: <729 g – >5.5k g
This soundbar weighs 2000 g, less than 47.6% of soundbars and equal to 4.2% 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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boAt Aavante Bar Opera vs the average soundbar

246810TotalAudioFormatsConnectivityHDMIStreamingControlsDesign
  • 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
  • 3 years newer release
    This soundbar is newer than the average soundbar (2024 vs 2021). The average soundbar was released in 2021.
    2024 vs 2021
  • More music formats supported
    This soundbar supports more music formats than the average soundbar (FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA vs MP3).
    FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA vs MP3
  • More firmware update options
    This soundbar offers more firmware update options than the average soundbar (over-the-air vs USB).
    over-the-air vs USB
  • 163 mm narrower width
    This soundbar is narrower than the average soundbar (600 mm vs 763 mm). The average soundbar is 763 mm wide.
    600 mm vs 763 mm
  • 2 more supported audio formats
    This soundbar supports more audio formats than the average soundbar (4 vs 2). The average soundbar supports 2 audio formats.
    4 vs 2
  • 3 years newer release
    This soundbar is newer than the average soundbar (2024 vs 2021). The average soundbar was released in 2021.
    2024 vs 2021
  • More music formats supported
    This soundbar supports more music formats than the average soundbar (FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA vs MP3).
    FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA vs MP3
  • 2 more supported audio formats
    This soundbar supports more audio formats than the average soundbar (4 vs 2). The average soundbar supports 2 audio formats.
    4 vs 2
  • 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
  • More firmware update options
    This soundbar offers more firmware update options than the average soundbar (over-the-air vs USB).
    over-the-air vs USB
  • 163 mm narrower width
    This soundbar is narrower than the average soundbar (600 mm vs 763 mm). The average soundbar is 763 mm wide.
    600 mm vs 763 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 vs 2.1
  • No night mode
    This soundbar does not support night mode, the average soundbar does.
  • No AAC support
    This soundbar does not support AAC, the average soundbar does.
  • 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
  • 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 AAC support
    This soundbar does not support AAC, 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 night mode
    This soundbar does not support night mode, the average soundbar does.
  • 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

Third-party reviews

What customers like about boAt Aavante Bar Opera

  • High-definition audio output via HDMI (ARC) for maximum potential
  • Compact and sleek design, being 340mm-360mm narrower than similar models like the Aavante Bar Octave
  • Lightweight build (approx. 2kg) makes it highly portable and easy to position
  • Versatile connectivity options including HDMI, AUX, and Bluetooth
  • Includes a remote control for easy management of volume and EQ modes
  • Features a built-in control panel on the device body for manual access

What customers don't like about boAt Aavante Bar Opera

  • Does not support high-quality Bluetooth codecs like AAC, aptX, or aptX Adaptive
  • Lacks support for advanced object-based audio formats like Dolby Atmos or DTS:X
  • No integrated smart features such as Alexa, Siri, or Chromecast built-in
  • Remote control is not rechargeable, requiring standard battery replacements
  • Does not offer a dedicated smartphone app for advanced tuning or control
  • Limited stereo separation due to its narrow width unless kept close to the listener

Verdict

The boAt Aavante Bar Opera is a 2.0 channel soundbar delivering a 70W RMS output with boAt Signature Sound, featuring dual dynamic drivers (55 x 85 mm) and a frequency response of 50Hz–20KHz. Its main characteristics include versatile connectivity through Bluetooth v5.0, HDMI (ARC), USB, and AUX, along with multiple EQ modes tailored for music, movies, and news. Key pros are its sleek, wall-mountable design, balanced deep bass, and included master remote for convenient control, though it lacks high-end features like Dolby Atmos or a dedicated smartphone app.

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