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At its mid-range price, the Bose Smart Soundbar 600 delivers exceptional overall value, featuring true Dolby Atmos, a wide soundstage, crisp dialogues, and sophisticated app support. However, if you’re after more elevated bass, opting for a budget-friendly soundbar with an included subwoofer would be wiser.
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Product Snapshot
Overview
Released in 2022, the standalone Bose Smart Soundbar 600 is a mid-range 3.0.2-channel soundbar with five transducers housed in a sleek plastic frame. It offers various wireless connections, including WiFi, Bluetooth 4.2, Chromecast built-in, Apple AirPlay, and Spotify. You can connect it to the TV using Optical and HDMI ARC, and like the best speakers, there’s Alexa built-in and Google Assistant to facilitate voice control.
This soundbar boasts TrueSpace technology that up mixes stereo content to upward-firing speakers for an immersive cinematic experience. Moreover, you get compatibility with Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, and Dolby Digital Plus. The package includes a remote control, and you can further manage the bar with the Bose Music app, available on Google Play and the App Store. Explore our comprehensive list of the best soundbars with app support for more options.
Although lacking Full HDMI, the standalone Bose Smart Soundbar seamlessly connects over Optical and HDMI ARC. And for wireless connections, there’s WiFi, AirPlay 2, Chromecast, and Bluetooth. You get clear audio reproduction, and latency is low, eliminating lag while video streaming. The side-firing speakers broaden the soundstage considerably, and the channels create a phantom surround for an immersive cinematic experience.
Dolby Atmos does a fantastic job of adding extra height. However, the sound signature is uneven with accentuated high-mids and treble, and although that means clear dialogues, the bar struggles with sub-bass. There’s a no-frills remote included, and input commands are responsive. Although the bar lacks EQ, connecting to the user-friendly Bose Music App enables prompt soundbar operation.
ReasonS to Buy
Low latency
Wide soundstage
Supports Dolby Atmos
Clear dialogues
App compatibility
Reason to Avoid
Comparatively low bass attack
Bose Smart Soundbar 600 Specs
Bluetooth Enabled
Yes
Depth
4.1"
Dialogue Enhancement Feature
na
Energy Star Certified
No
HDMI ARC
Yes
Height
2.2"
Number of Audio Channels
5.1
Subwoofer
Included
Surround Sound Supported
Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD
Voice Assistant
Amazon Alexa
Wall Mountable
Yes
Weight
6.9 lbs
Width
27.2", 6.9 lbs
Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Wireless Subwoofer Connectivity
Yes
Works With
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant
All Specs
Test Results
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Low End Roll Off (Hz)
34.621
High End Roll Off (Hz)
12,534.309
Max Volume Test (db)
101.8
Latency (ms)
50
THD @ 80dB
0.2
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Released in 2022, the standalone Bose Smart Soundbar 600 is a mid-range 3.0.2-channel soundbar with five transducers housed in a sleek plastic frame. It offers…
Released in 2022, the standalone Bose Smart Soundbar 600 is a mid-range 3.0.2-channel soundbar with five transducers housed in a sleek plastic frame. It offers various wireless connections, including WiFi, Bluetooth 4.2, Chromecast built-in, Apple AirPlay, and Spotify. You can connect it to the TV using Optical and HDMI ARC, and like the best speakers, there’s Alexa built-in and Google Assistant to facilitate voice control.
This soundbar boasts TrueSpace technology that up mixes stereo content to upward-firing speakers for an immersive cinematic experience. Moreover, you get compatibility with Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, and Dolby Digital Plus. The package includes a remote control, and you can further manage the bar with the Bose Music app, available on Google Play and the App Store. Explore our comprehensive list of the best soundbars with app support for more options.
The Bose 900 soundbar boasts a 5.0.2 setup, whereas the Bose Smart Soundbar 600 has a 3.0.2 setup. The 900 gets louder than the 600,…
The Bose 900 soundbar boasts a 5.0.2 setup, whereas the Bose Smart Soundbar 600 has a 3.0.2 setup. The 900 gets louder than the 600, and its soundstage is wider, providing more immersion during movies. If you want a soundbar with a subwoofer, read our LG SL5Y 2.1 review.
While both the Sonos Beam Gen 2 and the Bose Smart Soundbar 600 support Dolby Atmos, the Sonos offers a wider soundstage. It supports DTS…
While both the Sonos Beam Gen 2 and the Bose Smart Soundbar 600 support Dolby Atmos, the Sonos offers a wider soundstage. It supports DTS content too, while the Bose Smart Soundbar 600 does not. On the flip side, the Bose has superior surround performance than the Sonos due to its up-firing drivers.
The Samsung HW Q60C comes with an external subwoofer and houses a Full HDMI In port, unlike the standalone Bose Smart Soundbar 600. However, it…
The Samsung HW Q60C comes with an external subwoofer and houses a Full HDMI In port, unlike the standalone Bose Smart Soundbar 600. However, it only supports Bluetooth for wireless streaming and doesn’t support Chromecast, WiFi, or Apple AirPlay, while the Bose Smart Soundbar 600 is compatible with all wireless connections. To learn more about the Samsung model, read our Samsung HW Q60C review.
The Bose Smart Soundbar 600 is an upgraded version of the Bose Smart Soundbar 300. It comes with a protective grill for its drivers, which…
The Bose Smart Soundbar 600 is an upgraded version of the Bose Smart Soundbar 300. It comes with a protective grill for its drivers, which the Smart Soundbar 300 lacks. Moreover, the Smart Soundbar 600 offers true Dolby Atmos Support, while the Smart Soundbar 300 only supports Dolby Digital. In terms of performance, the Smart Soundbar 600 is better at instrument separation than the Smart Soundbar 300.
