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KEF LS50 Wireless II — Smart/Portable · $2799
KEF

KEF LS50 Wireless II

Smart/Portable · $2799

94
/ 100
From $2,799
VS
KEF LS50 Wireless II wins by 8
Bose Home Speaker 500 — Smart/Portable · $549
Bose

Bose Home Speaker 500

Smart/Portable · $549

86
/ 100
From $549
Specdex verdict

KEF LS50 Wireless II takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, KEF LS50 Wireless II lands at 94 and Bose Home Speaker 500 at 86. That puts KEF LS50 Wireless II ahead by 8 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick KEF LS50 Wireless II if…

  • ✓Easy multi-room with ecosystem
  • ✓App EQ on modern models
  • ✓USB-C/AUX input on some

Pick Bose Home Speaker 500 if…

  • ✓Easy multi-room with ecosystem
  • ✓App EQ on modern models
  • ✓USB-C/AUX input on some
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sound

KEF LS50 Wireless II

Compared on the sound sub-score

KEF LS50 Wireless II leads on sound (94 vs 86).

Features

KEF LS50 Wireless II

Compared on the features sub-score

KEF LS50 Wireless II leads on features (92 vs 84).

Design

Tie

Compared on the design sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Bose Home Speaker 500

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Bose Home Speaker 500 more score per dollar ($549 vs $2,799).

KEF LS50 Wireless II 94
vs
86 Bose Home Speaker 500

Score breakdown

KEF LS50 Wireless II
94
sound 94
features 92
design 88
ecosystem 84
Bose Home Speaker 500
86
sound 86
features 84
design 88
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

KEF LS50 Wireless II versus Bose Home Speaker 500 — full spec comparison
Spec KEF LS50 Wireless II Bose Home Speaker 500

KEF LS50 Wireless II

Pros
  • +Easy multi-room with ecosystem
  • +App EQ on modern models
  • +USB-C/AUX input on some
Cons
  • −Brand ecosystem lock-in
  • −Subscription features on some
  • −Bass limits at lower sizes

Bose Home Speaker 500

Pros
  • +Easy multi-room with ecosystem
  • +App EQ on modern models
  • +USB-C/AUX input on some
Cons
  • −Brand ecosystem lock-in
  • −Subscription features on some
  • −Bass limits at lower sizes

FAQ: KEF LS50 Wireless II vs Bose Home Speaker 500

Which is better, KEF LS50 Wireless II or Bose Home Speaker 500? +

KEF LS50 Wireless II scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is KEF LS50 Wireless II worth the price? +

At $2,799, KEF LS50 Wireless II delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in sound.

Is Bose Home Speaker 500 worth the price? +

At $549, Bose Home Speaker 500 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in design.

Does KEF LS50 Wireless II or Bose Home Speaker 500 last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for sound, KEF LS50 Wireless II or Bose Home Speaker 500? +

KEF LS50 Wireless II — leads on sound (94 vs 86). Compared on the sound sub-score.

Which is better for features, KEF LS50 Wireless II or Bose Home Speaker 500? +

KEF LS50 Wireless II — leads on features (92 vs 84). Compared on the features sub-score.