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RTINGS.com
RTINGS
“The Bose Home Speaker 500 is incredible for voice assistant support.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Rich expansive sound
- Sleek attractive design
- Choice Alexa or Google Assistant
- Easy to use controls
- AirPlay 2 support
- Fantastic Audio Quality
Points of Contention
- Expensive price
- Limited music services
- Awkward multi‑room control
- No Chromecast
- Wi-Fi Setup Issues
- Lack of thumpy low bass
Professional Reviews
3 reviews from 3 critics80
Simon Cohen
Digital Trends
“Rich, expansive sound helps this smart speaker deliver a virtuoso performance.”
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Olivia Tambini
TechRadar
“The Home Speaker 500 sounds fantastic, providing a room‑filling wall of sound despite its small stature.”
