Bose Smart Soundbar 600 vs Yamaha True X Bar 40A
Prices updated hourly. Check retailer for current availability.
Choosing between the Bose Smart Soundbar 600 and Yamaha True X Bar 40A? Both compete in the Soundbar segment. Here’s how they compare across the specs that matter most for your home theater.
Pricing for both models is currently unavailable. Check the retailer links below for current deals.
Looking at overall performance dimensions: The Bose Smart Soundbar 600 scores higher in value, form factor, room fit. They score similarly in ease of use.
These soundbars differ in channel configurations of 5.0 vs 2.1.2.
The Bose Smart Soundbar 600 holds an advantage across more performance dimensions, but the Yamaha True X Bar 40A may still be the better pick depending on which specs matter most to your setup. See the detailed comparison table below for the full breakdown.
For most home theaters, the Bose Smart Soundbar 600 is the stronger choice — it leads in 3 of 4 scored dimensions. The Yamaha True X Bar 40A makes more sense if budget is the primary constraint.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
Bose Smart Soundbar 600
Yamaha True X Bar 40A
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | N/A |
| Channel Config | 5.0 | 2.1.2 |
| Total Power (RMS) | — | 180W |
| Driver Count | 5 | 6 |
| Freq Response Low | — | — |
| Freq Response High | — | — |
| Passive | No | No |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Digital+ | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby TrueHD | No | No |
| DTS:X | No | No |
| DTS Virtual:X | No | No |
| DTS-HD Master | No | No |
| Built-in Sub | No | Yes |
| Wireless Sub Included | No | No |
| Wireless Sub Support | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Surround Support | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI Inputs | 0 | 0 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Optical Input | Yes | Yes |
| Analog Stereo In | No | No |
| Sub Pre-Out | No | No |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| BT Version | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 5 | — |
| AirPlay 2 | Yes | Yes |
| Chromecast | Yes | Yes |
| Spotify Connect | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | Alexa, Google Assistant | Alexa |
| Room Calibration | ADAPTiQ | — |
| Dialog Enhancement | Yes | Yes |
| Night Mode | No | Yes |
| App Control | Bose Music | Yamaha Sound Bar Controller |
| Wall Mountable | Yes | Yes |
Key Differences
- Channel Config: Bose Smart Soundbar 600 at 5.0 vs Yamaha True X Bar 40A at 2.1.2
- Driver Count: Bose Smart Soundbar 600 at 5 vs Yamaha True X Bar 40A at 6
- BT Version: Bose Smart Soundbar 600 at 4.2 vs Yamaha True X Bar 40A at 5.0
- Total Power (RMS): Bose Smart Soundbar 600 at — vs Yamaha True X Bar 40A at 180W
- Built-in Sub: Bose Smart Soundbar 600 at No vs Yamaha True X Bar 40A at Yes
See Where These Rank
Check our editorial rankings to see how Bose Smart Soundbar 600 and Yamaha True X Bar 40A compare to the rest of the field.
Best Soundbar RankingsSpecifications sourced from manufacturer datasheets and verified against retailer listings. Prices updated hourly from authorized retailers. Scoring uses our open methodology — products are never ranked, promoted, or suppressed based on affiliate commission rates.
Related Comparisons
CinemaConfig may receive compensation for purchases made at participating retailers linked on this site. This compensation does not affect what products or prices are displayed, or the order of prices listed. See our affiliate disclosure.