Bose Home Speaker 500

Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Airplay 2
Currently out of stock

Product details

The Bose Home Speaker 500 fills any room with impressive stereo sound. Inside the speaker are two specially designed drivers that face opposite directions to reflect sound off the walls, creating an audio experience that no other smart speaker can match. You decide how you want to control your music. Start or pause playback using the control buttons on the top of the speaker, or enjoy full control over your listening experience with the Bose Music app.

When it comes to what you want to listen to, there are several options available. With just one press of a button, you can access integrated music services like Spotify and TuneIn. You can set up to six different preset settings for playlists, internet radio stations, and more. Or stream music from your smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth.

With its seamless anodized aluminum casing, the elegant look of the Bose Home Speaker 500 matches its sound experience. Future software updates will unlock new features such as voice control and Apple AirPlay 2, if available. The speaker is part of a new Bose family of smart speakers and soundbars, allowing you to expand your sound network as you wish to enjoy even more music in even more rooms. The speaker is available in black or silver.

Key specifications

Multiroom standard
Alexa
Wireless transmission
Airplay 2
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi
Streaming media provider
Deezer
Spotify
TuneIn
Power supply
Electrical connection
Smart home ecosystem
Google Assistant
Documents
Item number
9241282

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
795345-2100
Release date
26.9.2018
External links

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Multi-room system properties

Multiroom component
Multiroom speaker
Multiroom standard
Alexa
Audio channel
Mono
Equipment + functions
Alarm
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi

Playback sources

Playback source
Multiroom
Streaming media provider
Deezer
Spotify
TuneIn

Wireless transmission

Wireless transmission
Airplay 2
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi

Power supply

Power supply
Electrical connection

Smart home features

Smart Home
Compatible
Smart home ecosystem
Google Assistant
Communication standard
Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
SBTi

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Power cord
Speakers

Product dimensions

Length
109 mm
Width
170 mm
Height
203 mm
Weight
2150 g

Package dimensions

Length
30.80 cm
Width
25.10 cm
Height
18 cm
Weight
2.93 kg

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Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Multiroom systems» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • Bose
    Not enough data
  • 1.Sonos
    0,6 %
  • 2.Denon
    1 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • Bose
    Not enough data
  • 1.Sonos
    21 days
  • Denon
    Not enough data

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Multiroom systems» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • Bose
    Not enough data
  • 1.Sonos
    2,3 %
  • 2.Denon
    4 %

Overall ratingGood78/100
Very good80/100
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techstage.deSingle testReleaseApril 2023
  • PositiveStereo, Farbdisplay
  • PositiveAlexa und Google Assistant integriert
  • Positive6 Programmspeichertasten
  • NegativeNur wenige Streamingdienste nutzbar
  • NegativeApp etwas unübersichtlich
  • NegativeKein aptX

Mit gut funktionierendem Sprachassistent, richtig gutem und breit gestreutem Klang sowie einem Farbdisplay mit vielen sinnvollen Informationen ist der Bose Smart Speaker 500 sein Geld durchaus wert. Die App könnte allerdings noch benutzerfreundlicher sein und Bluetooth aptX würde Nicht-Apple-User freuen.

Very good84/100
hifi.deSingle testReleaseFebruary 2023
  • PositiveSehr guter Klang
  • PositiveUmfangreiche Smart-Features
  • PositiveEdles Design und hochwertige Verarbeitung
  • NegativeEinrichtung mitunter hakelig
  • NegativeVergleichsweise hoher Preis

Bose macht beim Smart Speaker 500 vieles richtig. Vor allem klanglich kann der smarte Lautsprecher auf nahezu ganzer Linie überzeugen. Er punktet mit einem ausgewogenen Klangprofil, satten Bässen und einer hohen Lautstärke.

Good69/100
Rank 8 out of 13Stiftung Warentest13 WLan-Lautsprecher 04/2021ReleaseApril 2021

Klang insgesamt gut. Aber nicht immer ausgewogen, der Bass dröhnt mitunter. Musik vom Heimnetz-Server und lokal vom Handy nur via Zusatz-App. Stereo-Pairing nicht möglich. Die da oder die da? Nutzer kann zwischen Alexa und Google Assistant wählen. Gute Anzeige. Gute Bedienung am Gerät. Gute App-Steuerung. Bose-App sendet Daten an Facebook. Kompaktes und leichtes Gerät.