Bose · Updated June 2026
Bose Home Speaker 500: price, specs & release date
Bose Home Speaker 500, released 2018-09. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: soundguys.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
Is the Bose Home Speaker 500 a good buy?
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.
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 |
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.
Is the Bose Home Speaker 500 worth it vs cheaper smart speakers?
Bose Home Speaker 500 against its closest cheaper and pricier smart speakers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 12 ranked
| Product | Price | Assistant | Drivers | Audio calibration | Aux or line out | Dimensions (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bose Home Speaker 500 this | $379 | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant | 2x 2.5-inch full-range drivers (opposing sides, stereo) | No | 3.5mm aux line-in | 8.0 x 6.7 x 4.3 |
| Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) | $299 | Siri | 1x 4-inch high-excursion woofer, 5x horn-loaded tweeters (each with neodymium magnet) | Yes | — | 5.6 x 6.6 |
| Sonos Era 300 | $449 | Amazon Alexa, Sonos Voice Control | 4x tweeters (forward-firing mid tweeter, 2 side-firing, 1 upward-firing for Dolby Atmos), 2x angled woofers (6 class-D amplifiers total) | Yes | USB-C line-in (via optional Line-In Adapter, $19) | 7.28 x 10.24 x 6.30 |
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.
Price of record: $379 at soundguys.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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Step up
- Sonos Era 300 $449
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