Bose
Bose Home Speaker 500 · Black
Smart/Portable · $549
86
/ 100
From $549
VS
KEF LSX II wins by 6
KEF
KEF LSX II
Smart/Portable · $1399
92
/ 100
From $1,399
Specdex verdict
KEF LSX II takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Bose Home Speaker 500 · Black lands at 86 and KEF LSX II at 92. That puts KEF LSX II ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Bose Home Speaker 500 · Black if…
- ✓Easy multi-room with ecosystem
- ✓App EQ on modern models
- ✓USB-C/AUX input on some
Pick KEF LSX II if…
- ✓Easy multi-room with ecosystem
- ✓App EQ on modern models
- ✓USB-C/AUX input on some
Bose Home Speaker 500 · Black 86
vs 92 KEF LSX II
Score breakdown
Bose Home Speaker 500 · Black
86 sound 86
features 84
design 88
ecosystem 84
KEF LSX II
92 sound 92
features 90
design 88
ecosystem 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Bose Home Speaker 500 · Black | KEF LSX II |
|---|
Bose Home Speaker 500 · Black
Pros
- +Easy multi-room with ecosystem
- +App EQ on modern models
- +USB-C/AUX input on some
Cons
- −Brand ecosystem lock-in
- −Subscription features on some
- −Bass limits at lower sizes
KEF LSX II
Pros
- +Easy multi-room with ecosystem
- +App EQ on modern models
- +USB-C/AUX input on some
Cons
- −Brand ecosystem lock-in
- −Subscription features on some
- −Bass limits at lower sizes
FAQ: Bose Home Speaker 500 · Black vs KEF LSX II
Which is better, Bose Home Speaker 500 · Black or KEF LSX II? +
KEF LSX II scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Bose Home Speaker 500 · Black worth the price? +
At $549, Bose Home Speaker 500 · Black delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in design.
Is KEF LSX II worth the price? +
At $1,399, KEF LSX II delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.
Does Bose Home Speaker 500 · Black or KEF LSX II last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.