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Bose Smart Soundbar 300

A entry-level pick in the soundbars line-up, with 5.6 up front.

54/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
5.65.0AlexaBose
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Why we rate it

  • Optional sub compatible
  • Optional rears compatible
  • HDMI eARC
  • No dolby atmos
  • No dts:x
Score profile

Where the Bose Smart Soundbar 300 wins and loses

Scored against the soundbars class
ChannelsSubwooferRearPortsFeaturesDesign358282828282
Channels and drivers
35
Subwoofer
82
Rear speakers
82
Ports and inputs
82
Features
82
Design
82
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Channels and drivers

Channels5.6
Driver count5

Subwoofer

Optional sub compatibleYes

Rear speakers

Optional rears compatibleYes

Ports and inputs

HDMI eARCYes
Optical inYes
Bluetooth5
Wi-FiYes
AirPlayYes
Spotify ConnectYes

Features

Voice assistantAlexa
Built-in micYes
App controlYes
Multi-room platformBose

Design

Weight2.49 kg
Wall mountableYes

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Head to head

Bose Smart Soundbar 300 vs JBL JBL Bar 800

Highlighted cell = better in that row
ChannelsSubwooferRearPortsFeaturesDesign
Bose Smart Soundbar 300JBL Bar 800
 BoseBose Smart Soundbar 300This pageJBLJBL Bar 800
Overall score54 /10085 /100Better
Channels5.65.1
Max power720 W
Driver count5
Who it's for

Is the Bose Smart Soundbar 300 right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable soundbar for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need dolby atmos, in which case a higher-tier soundbar is the better call.

Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
okay
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
good
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Bose Smart Soundbar 300 worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 54/100 against other soundbars, a entry-level result where the class average is around 67.

What stands out on the Bose Smart Soundbar 300?

Its optional sub compatible stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the Bose Soundbar 700 Wit?

The Bose Soundbar 700 Wit scores 55/100 versus this one at 54/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.