JBL Link View vs Bose Home Speaker 500
JBL Link View
2018 · $249 today
7449
Bose Home Speaker 500
2018 · $399 today
7652
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why JBL Link View is better
No standout numeric advantages.
Why Bose Home Speaker 500 is better
- Weight: 1240 g vs 1400 g(13% less)
Verdict
No outright leader — they split the dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | JBL Link View | Bose Home Speaker 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Driver Configuration | Dual 10W full-range drivers | Dual opposing drivers, stereo |
| Screen Size | 8 in | — |
| Far-field Microphones | — | 8-mic array |
| Assistant | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa / Google Assistant |
| Video Calling | Google Duo | — |
| Display | — | LCD status display |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 b/g/n/ac | 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Chromecast Built-in | Yes | — |
| AirPlay 2 | — | Yes |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 1400 g | 1240 g● |
| Height | — | 7.25 in |