Bose
Bose Home Speaker 500
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 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 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 86
vs 92 KEF LSX II
Score breakdown
Bose Home Speaker 500
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 | KEF LSX II |
|---|
Bose Home Speaker 500
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 vs KEF LSX II
Which is better, Bose Home Speaker 500 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 worth the price? +
At $549, Bose Home Speaker 500 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 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.