Bose Soundbar 700 vs ZVOX SB380

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Votes 1 1
Rating 5 5

Soundbar 700 vs SB380 comparison chart

Overall
Bose Soundbar 700
6.6
ZVOX SB380
4
8
4
Multichannel surround
4
4

Bose Soundbar 700 vs ZVOX SB380 review

Bose Soundbar 700
vs
ZVOX SB380

Comparing Bose Soundbar 700 and ZVOX SB380, all pros and cons of devices become clear. Advantages have shown that Soundbar 700 has advantages over SB380 mainly in terms of audio performance. According to the results of our comparison, Soundbar 700 received 6.6 points out of 10 possible, and SB380 was rated 4 points.

Advantages Bose Soundbar 700 over ZVOX SB380

  • Available the Amazon Music service
  • Stream music with Spotify
  • Wireless connection via Wi-Fi
  • Wireless connection and control via Bluetooth
  • HDMI ARC supports
  • Voice control supports
  • App for remote control
  • Built-in microphone

Advantages ZVOX SB380 over Bose Soundbar 700

  • Has an integrated subwoofer
  • Available the Apple Music service

Audio features

Each of the compared models received 6 points for the audio features.

Soundbar 700
6
SB380
6

It worth understanding the difference between the two types of amplification: a passive soundbar does not have its own amplifier and receives amplification from the signal source, while an active soundbar has a built-in amplifier. The same active type of amplification is used in the Soundbar 700 and the SB380.

There are stereo soundbars and multichannel ones. It is with the help of multichannel devices that you can get volumetric sound. It is worth noting one of the main differences, the Soundbar 700 has 3.0 channels, while the SB380 has 3.1 channels.

Soundbar 700 SB380
Built-in channels3.03.1
Amplification typeactiveactive
Output power, WN/A45
Separate speaker (in package)00
Separate speaker connectionswirelesshas not

Subwoofers

Soundbars can have a built-in or external subwoofer. The first type is inseparable from the soundbar body, but for the second, you can choose a good location for deep bass. A built-in subwoofer is only present in the SB380. Both are not equipped with an external subwoofer.

Soundbar 700 SB380
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connectionswired, wireless

Multichannel surround

Unlike stereo, when reproducing multichannel sound, each specific direction of sound corresponds to its dedicated channel with a separate independent loudspeaker, which creates a three-dimensional sound stage. The multichannel sound reproduction capabilities of the soundbars were rated 4 out of 10.

Soundbar 700
4
SB380
4

The peculiarity of Dolby Atmos is that this format is object-oriented, that is, each object of the audio signal is sounded separately and linked to its spatial location. If we look at the models in terms of Dolby Atmos support, then none of these soundbars can work with this technology.

DTS:X is an algorithm for processing sound scenes by the processor, linking directly to objects, rather than channels, and calculating the optimal distribution of sound output in a room. This ability to reproduce surround sound with DTS:X technology is not implemented in any of the soundbars in this comparison.

Soundbar 700 SB380
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)Dolby DigitalDolby Digital
DTS:X
DTS (other)has nothas not

Streaming services

The possibility to listen online to millions of songs from one device has become a reality thanks to streaming services.

Soundbar 700
9
SB380
0

The popular Spotify service is available on the Soundbar 700.

Soundbar 700 SB380
Apple Music (AirPlay)AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming servicesPandora,Tuneln, Deezer, iHeart, SiriusXMhas not

Connectivity

The existence of a sufficient number of current connectors significantly expands the functionality of the device. For example, only through HDMI is it possible to implement the transfer of object-oriented formats, and the presence of a Bluetooth connection will allow remote control, etc. The devices received different ratings for connectivity: Bose Soundbar 700 was rated 6 out of 10, and ZVOX SB380 was rated 4 out of 10.

Soundbar 700
6
SB380
4

The presence of Wi-Fi in the soundbar allows you to get rid of wires when connected to a sound source and get minimal audio latency when playing content from streaming services. Wireless connection via Wi-Fi is possible on the Soundbar 700.

Bluetooth connection is now one of the main communication protocols for speaker systems, which provides excellent quality and minimal audio latency. Modern Bluetooth protocol is the privilege of Bose Soundbar 700 only.

HDMI ARC is a very usefull technology that creates a two-way communication channel between a TV and another device. This is convenient since there is no need to use optical and other cables in the system. HDMI ARC is a feature unique to Bose Soundbar 700. Unable to connect external devices via USB on both models.

Soundbar 700 SB380
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)00
NFC
HDMI input/output1/00/0
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output1/02/0
USB
Coaxial digital input/output0/00/0
Analog audio input/output (RCA)0/01/0
Headphone output00
Subwoofer output10

Features

Voice control is designed to make operating the device more convenient. This allows you to control basic soundbar functions from anywhere in the room.

Proprietary applications allow you to control your soundbars remotely. This is possible both via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. The Soundbar 700 has its own remote control application. Only Bose Soundbar 700 has a built-in microphone.

Some soundbars can be part of a multi-room system and it is an affordable solution for sounding the whole house. However, it is impossible to create a multiroom system based on each of these soundbars.

Soundbar 700 SB380
Voice controlAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room

Dimensions

Soundbar 700 SB380
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in97.8 x 5.6 x 10.6 /38.5 x 2.2 x 4.288.9 x 12.7 x 7.6/35.5 x 5.7 x 3.3
Weight, kg/pounds4.5/10.54/9.8
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