Bose
Bose Smart Soundbar 600
$499
83
/ 100
From $499
VS
Bose Smart Soundbar 600 wins by 3
Yamaha
Yamaha YAS-209
$349
80
/ 100
From $349
Specdex verdict
Bose Smart Soundbar 600 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Bose Smart Soundbar 600 lands at 83 and Yamaha YAS-209 at 80. That puts Bose Smart Soundbar 600 ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Bose Smart Soundbar 600 if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
Pick Yamaha YAS-209 if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
Bose Smart Soundbar 600 83
vs 80 Yamaha YAS-209
Score breakdown
Bose Smart Soundbar 600
83 sound 83
features 81
design 84
ease 86
Yamaha YAS-209
80 sound 80
features 78
design 84
ease 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Bose Smart Soundbar 600 | Yamaha YAS-209 |
|---|
Bose Smart Soundbar 600
Pros
- +Dolby Atmos on most
- +One-box simplicity
- +eARC passthrough
Cons
- −Rear surrounds sold separately on some
- −App quality varies
- −Cabinet depth needs space
Yamaha YAS-209
Pros
- +Dolby Atmos on most
- +One-box simplicity
- +eARC passthrough
Cons
- −Rear surrounds sold separately on some
- −App quality varies
- −Cabinet depth needs space
FAQ: Bose Smart Soundbar 600 vs Yamaha YAS-209
Which is better, Bose Smart Soundbar 600 or Yamaha YAS-209? +
Bose Smart Soundbar 600 scores 83 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Bose Smart Soundbar 600 worth the price? +
At $499, Bose Smart Soundbar 600 delivers a Specdex score of 83 — strongest in ease.
Is Yamaha YAS-209 worth the price? +
At $349, Yamaha YAS-209 delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in ease.
Does Bose Smart Soundbar 600 or Yamaha YAS-209 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.