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Bose Solo 5 Tv Soundbar Vs. Bose Tv Speaker Review

Last updated on Apr 17, 2023   3 minute read
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Bose TV Speaker

Bose TV Speaker

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Reasons why you might like the Bose TV Speaker

Overall Score 4.1 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.

  • Width of 594 mm
  • Has An Aux Input
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Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar

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Reasons why you might like the Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar

Overall Score 2.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.

  • Width of 1390 mm
  • Has An Aux Input

Bose Solo 5 Tv Soundbar Vs. Bose Tv Speaker Review In Summary

Category Features Bose TV Speaker Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar
DESIGN width 594mm 1,390mm
height 55mm 180mm
weight 1,950g 1,220g
volume 3,299.67cm³ 54,912.06cm³
thickness 101mm 219mm
AUDIO number of channels of sound output 2only 2only
CONNECTIVITY has an aux input
has an hdmi output
hdmi ports 1only
has bluetooth
bluetooth version v4
supports bluetooth pairing using nfc
has s/pdif out port
EXTRAS compatible with siri
supports dolby digital plus
supports dolby digital
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Bose Solo 5 Tv Soundbar Vs. Bose Tv Speaker Review In Detail

Design

Width

Bose TV Speaker 594mm
Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar 1,390mm

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar has a width of 1,390mm. The width represents the horizontal dimension of a soundbar, soundbars are often designed to match the width of TVs or get close.

Bose TV Speaker, at 594mm is wider than the Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar by mm

Height

Bose TV Speaker 55mm
Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar 180mm

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar has a height of 180mm. Height represents the vertical dimension of a soundbar, soundbars are often designed to be as thin as it can be to beautifully fit in a space.

Bose TV Speaker, at 55mm is shorter than the Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar by -125mm

Weight

Bose TV Speaker 1,950g
Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar 1,220g

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar weighs 1,220g. We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter soundbars are easier to shift around the space. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, even say for many other kinds of products.

Bose TV Speaker, at 1,950g weigh more than the Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar with a difference g. Often a genuine quality system is a little bit heavier than average quality products though If you will need to switch the position of the soundbar after some time, then you should aim to purchase a less heavy soundbar.

Volume

Bose TV Speaker 3,299.67cm³
Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar 54,912.06cm³

The quantity of three-dimensional space taken up by the product's body or, to keep it simple, the space the soundbar fills. Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar takes up 54,912.06cm³, it is a good thing to know the space that a soundbar occupies just so as to confirm that it will fit with ease into the available space next to your other gadgets.

Bose TV Speaker's volume is 3,299.67cm³ meaning it occupies lesser space than the Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar with a difference of cm³

Thickness

Bose TV Speaker 101mm
Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar 219mm

The depth of Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar is 219mm, to know the thickness of a device you divide its space occupied by the surface area(length by width)

Bose TV Speaker has a thickness of 101mm, meaning that it is less thicker than the Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar by -118mm

Audio

Number Of Channels Of Sound Output

Bose TV Speaker 2only
Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar 2only

When it comes to surround sound channels, you'll come across numbers in such formats as X.X two-digit, or X.X.X three-digit the first number defines the number of main speakers, the second number denotes the number of subwoofers, and the third number if available shows the number of “height” speakers.

NOTE: "Height" speakers are most times placed on the ceiling of the space that has the soundbar, but they may as well be upward-facing speakers within the soundbar.

The Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar having a sound output value of 2 means that it has 2 main speakers

Well as the Bose TV Speaker having 2 means that it has 2 main speakers

Connectivity

Has An Aux Input

Bose TV Speaker
Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar

The Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar has an auxiliary input, this allows you to play from external audio sources by connecting them through a simple audio connection say a 3.5mm jack.

Bose TV Speaker too has an auxiliary input.

Has An Hdmi Output

Bose TV Speaker
Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar

Bose TV Speaker has an HDMI output port, devices with an HDMI port can channel high-definition audio.

Hdmi Ports

Bose TV Speaker 1only
Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar

Bose TV Speaker has 1 HDMI ports, more HDMI ports imply that you can simultaneously connect several devices, such as video game consoles and set-top boxes.

Has Bluetooth

Bose TV Speaker
Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar

Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar supports Bluetooth, a wireless technology which allows you to seamlessly transfer data between different devices.

Both the Bose TV Speaker and the Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar have Bluetooth, which allows both devices to facilitate data transfers with compatible devices that are in close proximity using radio waves that are short-wavelength and at an ultra-high frequency.

Bluetooth Version

Bose TV Speaker v4
Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar

Bose TV Speaker has a Bluetooth version of 4

Supports Bluetooth Pairing Using Nfc

Bose TV Speaker
Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar

Bose TV Speaker supports fast Bluetooth pairing using NFC so it can communicate with other devices over Bluetooth. You can fastly pair devices without entering a code by simply holding one device next to the device with which it is to be paired.

Has S/Pdif Out Port

Bose TV Speaker
Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar

S/PDIF is an interface used to transmit digital audio with high fidelity.

The Bose TV Speaker and the Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar have S/PDIF out ports

Extras

Compatible With Siri

Bose TV Speaker
Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar

Bose TV Speaker is compatible with Apple's Siri voice assistant, allowing you to use voice commands to control the device from other Apple HomeKit-compatible devices.

Supports Dolby Digital Plus

Bose TV Speaker
Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar

If a device supports Dolby Digital Plus it can deliver up to fourteen (14) different audio channels (sides) with improved bitrates, for much better sound quality. Bose TV Speaker supports Dolby digital plus

Supports Dolby Digital

Bose TV Speaker
Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar

Bose TV Speaker supports Dolby Digital meaning that it can deliver up to six (6) different audio channels (sides) for much better sound quality.