Bose

Bose TV Speaker

A entry-level pick in the soundbars line-up, with 5.61 up front.

47/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
5.614.2
£189best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it

  • Optional sub compatible
  • Optical in
  • Night / dialogue mode
  • No dolby atmos
  • No dts:x
Score profile

Where the Bose TV Speaker wins and loses

Scored against the soundbars class
ChannelsSubwooferPortsFeaturesDesign2479797979
Channels and drivers
24
Subwoofer
79
Ports and inputs
79
Features
79
Design
79
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Channels and drivers

Channels5.61
Driver count2

Subwoofer

Optional sub compatibleYes

Ports and inputs

Optical inYes
Bluetooth4.2

Features

Night / dialogue modeYes

Design

Weight1.95 kg
Wall mountableYes

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Head to head

Bose TV Speaker vs Bose Bose Smart Soundbar 300

Highlighted cell = better in that row
ChannelsSubwooferPortsFeaturesDesign
Bose TV SpeakerBose Smart Soundbar 300
 BoseBose TV SpeakerThis pageBoseBose Smart Soundbar 300
Overall score47 /10054 /100Better
Channels5.615.6
Driver count25Better
Who it's for

Is the Bose TV Speaker 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.
excellent
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Bose TV Speaker worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 47/100 against other soundbars, a entry-level result where the class average is around 67.

What stands out on the Bose TV Speaker?

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

How does it compare to the LG BARRA AMP SL6Y 2.1?

The LG BARRA AMP SL6Y 2.1 scores 48/100 versus this one at 47/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.