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Bose Smart Soundbar 600

A solid mid-range pick in the soundbars line-up, with 5.1 up front.

61/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
5.15.0AlexaBose SimpleSync
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Why we rate it

  • Dolby Atmos
  • HDMI eARC
  • Optical in
  • No dts:x
  • No subwoofer included
Score profile

Where the Bose Smart Soundbar 600 wins and loses

Scored against the soundbars class
ChannelsAudioPortsFeatures43848484
Channels and drivers
43
Audio formats
84
Ports and inputs
84
Features
84
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Channels and drivers

Channels5.1
Driver count5
Up-firing drivers2

Audio formats

Dolby AtmosYes

Ports and inputs

HDMI eARCYes
Optical inYes
Bluetooth5
Wi-FiYes
AirPlayYes
ChromecastYes
Spotify ConnectYes

Features

Voice assistantAlexa
App controlYes
Multi-room platformBose SimpleSync

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Head to head

Bose Smart Soundbar 600 vs OXS OXS Thunder Pro+ Gaming Soundbar

Highlighted cell = better in that row
ChannelsAudioPortsFeatures
Bose Smart Soundbar 600OXS Thunder Pro+ Gaming Soundbar
 BoseBose Smart Soundbar 600This pageOXSOXS Thunder Pro+ Gaming Soundbar
Overall score61 /10062 /100Better
Channels5.17.1
Driver count510Better
Up firing drivers2Better1
Who it's for

Is the Bose Smart Soundbar 600 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 dts:x, in which case a higher-tier soundbar is the better call.

Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
good
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 600 worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 61/100 against other soundbars, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 67.

What stands out on the Bose Smart Soundbar 600?

Its dolby atmos stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the OXS Thunder Pro+ Gaming Soundbar?

The OXS Thunder Pro+ Gaming Soundbar scores 62/100 versus this one at 61/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.