[Best Review] Bose Soundbar 500 vs 700 Comparison Review

Are ready to upgrade your home entertainment experience? Learn the differences with our Bose Soundbar 500 vs 700 side by side comparison. You can use the Soundbars alone or add the Bose Bass Module and Surround Speakers for a true theater-like sound.

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Bose Soundbar 500

Bose Soundbar 700

Bose Soundbar 500	Bose Soundbar 700
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Bose Soundbar 500 vs 700

Bose Soundbar 500 Features	Bose Soundbar 700 Features
Voice activation with Amazon Alexa built in. Control the soundbar with your voice, by remote, or the Bose App Excellent voice pickup even with the music playing loudly ADAPTiQ Audio Calibration HDMI ARC Connectivity Basic remote controls the Soundbar 500 A light bar will visually indicate to you that Alexa has heard your request and is processing it Bose App The Bose Music App can be personalized with stations, playlists, and services. It is also easy to set up presets so you can play your favorites with just a touch Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Connectivity Play your favorite music services over Wi-Fi or stream through bluetooth from any mobile device Compatible with: Bose Base Module 500 & 700 Bose Surround Speakers	Voice activation with Amazon Alexa built in. Control the soundbar with your voice, by remote, or the Bose App Excellent voice pickup even with the music playing loudly ADAPTiQ Audio Calibration HDMI ARC Connectivity Universal remote controls the Soundbar 700 as well as your other entertainment devices A light bar will visually indicate to you that Alexa has heard your request and is processing it Bose App The Bose Music App can be personalized with stations, playlists, and services. It is also easy to set up presets so you can play your favorites with just a touch Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Connectivity Play your favorite music services over Wi-Fi or stream through bluetooth from any mobile device Compatible with: Bose Base Module 500 & 700 Bose Surround Speakers

Bose Soundbar 500

Features

Bose Soundbar 700

Features

Voice activation with Amazon Alexa built in.

Control the soundbar with your voice, by remote, or the Bose App

Excellent voice pickup even with the music playing loudly

ADAPTiQ Audio Calibration

HDMI ARC Connectivity

Basic remote controls the Soundbar 500

A light bar will visually indicate to you that Alexa has heard your request and is processing it

Bose App

The Bose Music App can be personalized with stations, playlists, and services. It is also easy to set up presets so you can play your favorites with just a touch

Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Connectivity

Play your favorite music services over Wi-Fi or stream through bluetooth from any mobile device

Compatible with:

Bose Base Module 500 & 700

Bose Surround Speakers

Voice activation with Amazon Alexa built in.

Control the soundbar with your voice, by remote, or the Bose App

Excellent voice pickup even with the music playing loudly

ADAPTiQ Audio Calibration

HDMI ARC Connectivity

Universal remote controls the Soundbar 700 as well as your other entertainment devices

A light bar will visually indicate to you that Alexa has heard your request and is processing it

Bose App

The Bose Music App can be personalized with stations, playlists, and services. It is also easy to set up presets so you can play your favorites with just a touch

Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Connectivity

Play your favorite music services over Wi-Fi or stream through bluetooth from any mobile device

Compatible with:

Bose Base Module 500 & 700

Bose Surround Speakers

Bose Soundbar 500

Bose Soundbar 700

What's the Difference Between the Bose Soundbar 500 vs 700?

The Bose Soundbar 700 is a larger unit with a bigger and louder sound. It includes a universal remote to control all your entertainment equipment. Internally the 700 has an additional Mid Range and also a Tweeter which the 500 doesn't have. Externally the 700 has a tempered glass top while the 500 has a matte finished top. Both the Soudbar 500 and 700 can be placed on the TV stand or mounted on the wall.

Bose Soundbar 500

Bose Soundbar 700

Bose Soundbar 500 vs 700

Bose Soundbar 500 Specs	Bose Soundbar 700 Specs
31.5" W x 1.75" H x 4.0" D 7 lbs. Bass Reflex Mid Range Cones (3) Inputs/Outputs HDMI Output with Audio Return Channel Enhanced Audio Return Channel Consumer Electronics Control Optical TOSLink Power Input USB Input Dolby Digital supported HDMI video source compatible Connectivity Wi-Fi Bluetooth Apple Airplay 2 8 Microphone Array system Matte Finished Top	38.5" W x 2.25" H x 4.25" D 10.5 lbs. Bass Reflex Mid Range Cones (4) Tweeter Dome (1) Inputs/Outputs HDMI Output with Audio Return Channel Enhanced Audio Return Channel Consumer Electronics Control Optical TOSLink Power Input USB Input Dolby Digital supported HDMI video source compatible Connectivity Wi-Fi Bluetooth Apple Airplay 2 8 Microphone Array system Premium Glass Top

Bose Soundbar 500 Basic Remote

Bose Soundbar 700 Universal Remote

Warranty	Warranty
1 Year Part & Labor Warranty	1 Year Parts & Labor Warranty

Bose Soundbar 500 vs 700

What's in the Box?	What's in the Box?
Bose Soundbar 500 ADAPTiQ Headset Basic Remote AAA Batteries (2) HDMI Cable Power Cord Owner's Guide	Bose Soundbar 700 ADAPTiQ Headset Universal Remote AA Batteries (4) Optical Cable HDMI Cable Cleaning Cloth Power Cord Owner's Guide

Bose Soundbar 500	Bose Soundbar 700
Find the BEST Price Bose Soundbar 500	Find the BEST Price Bose Soundbar 700 Also available in White