LG XBOOM AI ThinQ WK7 vs Bose Home Speaker 500
LG XBOOM AI ThinQ WK7
2018 · $299 today
7147
Bose Home Speaker 500
2018 · $399 today
7652
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why LG XBOOM AI ThinQ WK7 is better
No standout numeric advantages.
Why Bose Home Speaker 500 is better
- Weight: 1240 g vs 1750 g(41% less)
- Far-field Microphones: 8-mic array vs 6-mic array(33% more)
Verdict
Bose Home Speaker 500 leads outright in 4 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | LG XBOOM AI ThinQ WK7 | Bose Home Speaker 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Driver Configuration | Meridian-tuned tweeter + woofer | Dual opposing drivers, stereo |
| Far-field Microphones | 6-mic array | 8-mic array● |
| Assistant | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant / Amazon Alexa | Amazon Alexa / Google Assistant |
| Multiroom | Yes | — |
| Display | — | LCD status display |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 b/g/n/ac | 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay 2 | — | Yes |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 1750 g | 1240 g● |
| Height | — | 7.25 in |