Bose Soundbar 500 vs. Bose SoundTouch 300: Which should you buy?
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Smarter, newer and more connected Bose Soundbar 500 $549 from Amazon $550 from Best Buy $549 from Walmart Pros Built-in Alexa, Google Assistant commands AirPlay 2 support SimpleSync with other Bose devices eARC HDMI input Lower price Cons No included subwoofer or dual speakers No 4K passthrough Only one HDMI input The Bose Soundbar 500 is all about connectivity. You can natively stream most music platforms, connect to your TV via eARC HDMI, control your soundbar and TV through Alexa or Google Assistant voice commands, or sync with Bose or Apple speakers for a multi-room system. Its one drawback is that for a smallish 3.0-channel soundbar with no subwoofer, you`re paying for features more than audio performance. Improved speaker tech Bose SoundTouch 300 $699 from Bose Pros Wider soundstage PhaseGuide arrays 4K / HDR10 passthrough Cons Expensive for 3.0ch soundbar No built-in voice assistants Only one HDMI input Only works with older Bose app This B...