Best Smart Speakers · Bose · Updated June 2026
Bose Home Speaker 500: specs and price (2026)
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.). Below is its full, sourced spec sheet — every value links to the source and the date we captured it.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $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. |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| release | 2018-09 |
Source: soundguys.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by rtings.com. Dimensions (203 x 170 x 109 mm = 8.0 x 6.7 x 4.3 in), weight 2,150 g (4.74 lbs), two opposing 2.5-inch full-range drivers, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.2 (SBC + AAC), 3.5mm aux line-in, AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in, 8-microphone array, Amazon Alexa + Google Assistant (user-selectable), Bose Music app multiroom, $379 current MSRP confirmed from SoundGuys review and RTINGS.com. Release September 20, 2018. No dedicated smart home hub / Zigbee. No room calibration. Anodized aluminum body, front-facing color LCD display for song info. Still sold new at Best Buy and Walmart as of June 2026 with active firmware support.
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.
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.
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