# Bose Home Speaker 500: specs and price

**Price (US):** $379 at soundguys.com (Original US MSRP at launch was $399.95 (September 20, 2018). Bose reduced to $379 MSRP; current retail price $379 per Best Buy and Walmart as of June 2026.), as of 2026-06-27. A sourced, dated price of record — other retailers (incl. Amazon) may be lower. Among the 12 smart speakers we track it is #10 cheapest of 12; category median $160.
**Brand:** Bose
**Released:** 2018-09
**Price tracked since:** June 2026

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | $379 |
| Brand | Bose |
| Released | 2018-09 |
| Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Drivers | 2x 2.5-inch full-range drivers (opposing sides, stereo) |
| Smart home hub | — |
| Audio calibration | No |
| Aux or line out | 3.5mm aux line-in |
| Dimensions (in) | 8.0 x 6.7 x 4.3 |
| Multiroom | Yes |

## Where it stands

At $379, the Bose Home Speaker 500 is #10 cheapest of the 12 smart speakers we track, where the median is $160. By release date, it is the oldest of the 12 we date.

## Frequently asked questions

**How much does the Bose Home Speaker 500 cost?**

The Bose Home Speaker 500 has a US price of $379 (Original US MSRP at launch was $399.95 (September 20, 2018). Bose reduced to $379 MSRP; current retail price $379 per Best Buy and Walmart as of June 2026.), as of 2026-06-15.

**How does the Bose Home Speaker 500 compare on price?**

At $379, the Bose Home Speaker 500 is #10 cheapest of the 12 smart speakers we track, where the median is $160.

**When was the Bose Home Speaker 500 released?**

The Bose Home Speaker 500 was released 2018-09.

**What are the Bose Home Speaker 500's key specs?**

Bose Home Speaker 500 (Bose): assistant Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, drivers 2x 2.5-inch full-range drivers (opposing sides, stereo), audio calibration No, aux or line out 3.5mm aux line-in, dimensions in 8.0 x 6.7 x 4.3. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Source: https://www.soundguys.com/bose-home-speaker-500-review-83480/ (soundguys.com, accessed 2026-06-15)
Corroboration: https://www.rtings.com/speaker/reviews/bose/home-speaker-500 (accessed 2026-06-15)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/smart-speakers/bose-home-speaker-500/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, the Bose Home Speaker 500 price of record was $379 as of 2026-06-15 — https://frontdeskreview.com/product/smart-speakers/bose-home-speaker-500/
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