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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style - Bar
    2. Style - Subwoofer
    3. Style - Satellites
    4. Dimensions - Bar
    5. Dimensions - Subwoofer
    6. Dimensions - Satellites
    7. Mounting
    8. Build Quality
    9. In The Box
  5. Sound
    1. Stereo Frequency Response
    2. Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
    3. Stereo Soundstage
    4. Stereo Dynamics
    5. Center
    6. Surround 5.1
    7. Height (Atmos)
    8. Sound Enhancement Features
  6. Connectivity
    1. Inputs/Outputs - Bar
    2. Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
    3. Audio Format Support: HDMI In
    4. Audio Format Support: Optical
    5. Audio Latency: ARC
    6. Audio Latency: HDMI In
    7. Audio Latency: Optical
    8. Video Passthrough To TV
    9. Wireless Playback
  7. Additional Features
    1. Interface
    2. Bar Controls
    3. Remote
    4. Voice Assistants Support
  8. Comments

Klipsch Flexus Core 200 vs Bose Smart Soundbar

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Klipsch Flexus Core 200
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Variants

  • Flexus Core 200 (Black)
  • Smart Soundbar (Black)

Our Verdict

Klipsch Flexus Core 200

Bose Smart Soundbar

Whether the Klipsch Flexus Core 200 or the Bose Smart Soundbar is better is determined mainly by your habits. The Klipsch has a bit better stereo sound and soundstage, with more bass content out of the box. However, the Bose handles surround and Dolby Atmos content better with a more balanced and immersive sound. Plus, the Bose offers greater wireless connectivity allowing you to integrate it more easily for listening to music, whereas the Klipsch is limited to Bluetooth only.

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Main Differences for
Mixed Usage

Threshold 

0.10

Mixed Usage 

7.4
7.2

Stereo Frequency Response 
 

7.5
7.2

Auto-Volume/Night Mode 
 

Yes
No

Full Comparison

Design

Style - Bar  

Style photo - bar  

Klipsch Flexus Core 200 Style photo - bar
Bose Smart Soundbar Style photo - bar
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Style - Subwoofer  

Style photo - sub  

Klipsch Flexus Core 200 Style photo - sub
Bose Smart Soundbar Style photo - sub

Sub Wireless 
 

No
No

Enclosure 
 

No Subwoofer
No Subwoofer
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Style - Satellites  

Style photo - satellites  

Klipsch Flexus Core 200 Style photo - satellites
Bose Smart Soundbar Style photo - satellites

Satellite Wireless 
 

No
No
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Dimensions - Bar  

Dimensions photo - bar  

Klipsch Flexus Core 200 Dimensions photo - bar
Bose Smart Soundbar Dimensions photo - bar

Width  

44.0" (111.8 cm)
27.4" (69.5 cm)

Height  

3.0" (7.6 cm)
2.2" (5.6 cm)

Depth  

5.0" (12.6 cm)
4.1" (10.5 cm)
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Dimensions - Subwoofer  

Dimensions photo - sub  

Klipsch Flexus Core 200 Dimensions photo - sub
Bose Smart Soundbar Dimensions photo - sub

Width  

N/A
N/A

Height  

N/A
N/A

Depth  

N/A
N/A

Dimensions - Satellites  

Dimensions photo - satellites  

Klipsch Flexus Core 200 Dimensions photo - satellites
Bose Smart Soundbar Dimensions photo - satellites

Width  

N/A
N/A

Height  

N/A
N/A

Depth  

N/A
N/A

Mounting 
 

Bar Mounting Holes  

Klipsch Flexus Core 200 Bar Mounting Holes
Bose Smart Soundbar Bar Mounting Holes

Satellite Mounting Holes  

Klipsch Flexus Core 200 Satellite Mounting Holes
Bose Smart Soundbar Satellite Mounting Holes

Mountable Bar 
 

Yes
Yes

Bar Brackets Included 
 

Yes
No

Mountable Satellites 
 

No
No

Satellite Brackets Included 
 

No
No
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Build Quality 
 

8.5
8.0

Build quality photo  

Klipsch Flexus Core 200 Build quality photo
Bose Smart Soundbar Build quality photo
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In The Box 
 

In The Box photo   

Klipsch Flexus Core 200 In The Box photo
Bose Smart Soundbar In The Box photo
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Sound

Stereo Frequency Response 
 

7.5
7.2

Stereo Setup  

Klipsch Flexus Core 200 Stereo Setup
Bose Smart Soundbar Stereo Setup

Raw Frequency Response  

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Frequency Response Small  

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Channels 
 

3.1.2
3.0.2

Tested Preset 
 

Movie
No Preset

Slope 
 

-0.63
-0.59

Standard Error 
 

3.26 dB
3.15 dB

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

43.6 Hz
53.4 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
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Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration 
 

7.5
7.2

Frequency Response Calibrated  

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Suggested Preset 
 

Movie
No Preset

Suggested Bass Setting 
 

-3
-30

Suggested Treble Setting 
 

1
30

Slope 
 

-0.02
-0.05

Standard Error 
 

2.83 dB
3.02 dB

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

46.9 Hz
52.6 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
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Stereo Soundstage 
 

7.5
7.0

Crosstalk  

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Crosstalk Error 
 

3.45 dB
3.31 dB
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Stereo Dynamics 
 

7.9
7.9

Dynamic Range Compression  

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SPL @ Max Volume 
 

92.4 dB SPL
92.3 dB SPL

DRC @ 90dB 
 

0.33 dB
0.47 dB

DRC @ Max Volume 
 

2.20 dB
1.75 dB
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Center 
 

8.5
8.6

Center Setup  

Klipsch Flexus Core 200 Center Setup
Bose Smart Soundbar Center Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Discrete
Discrete

Slope 
 

-0.14
0.13

Std. Err. 
 

2.69 dB
2.60 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

93.9 dB SPL
94.8 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.63
0.57

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

1.35
0.92
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Surround 5.1 
 

4.4
6.1

Surround Setup  

Klipsch Flexus Core 200 Surround Setup
Bose Smart Soundbar Surround Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Stereo (Downmix)
Phantom (Front Firing, Up Firing and Side Firing, Bar)

Slope 
 

-0.47
-1.06

Std. Err. 
 

2.84 dB
3.72 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

94.5 dB SPL
92.2 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.86
1.15

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

1.85
2.72

7.1 Rears 
 

No
No
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Height (Atmos) 
 

5.3
6.3

Height Setup  

Klipsch Flexus Core 200 Height Setup
Bose Smart Soundbar Height Setup

H Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Phantom (Front Firing and Up Firing, Bar)

Slope 
 

-0.98
-0.27

Std. Err. 
 

6.39 dB
3.09 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

87.6 dB SPL
82.1 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.46
0.68

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

0.70
0.72
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Sound Enhancement Features 
 

7.8
3.0

Room Correction 
 

No
No

Dialogue Enhancement 
 

Yes
Yes

Auto-Volume/Night Mode 
 

Yes
No

Subwoofer Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
No

Bass Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Treble Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

EQ 
 

Graphic + Presets
No

Surround Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
No

Rear Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
No

Height Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Virtual Surround 
 

No
No
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Connectivity

Inputs/Outputs - Bar 
 

Physical Connections Bar Photo 1  

Klipsch Flexus Core 200 Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Bose Smart Soundbar Physical Connections Bar Photo 1

Physical Connections Bar Photo 2  

Klipsch Flexus Core 200 Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Bose Smart Soundbar Physical Connections Bar Photo 2

Optical Audio In 
 

1
1

HDMI Out 
 

eARC
eARC

HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth 
 

No
No

Full HDMI In 
 

No
No

Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux) 
 

No
No

RCA In 
 

No
No

USB for Files 
 

1
No

Ethernet 
 

No
No

Subwoofer Output 
 

Yes
Yes
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Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC 
 

8.1
8.1

Dolby Atmos 
 

Supported
Supported

Dolby Digital 
 

Supported
Supported

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Supported
Supported

Dolby TrueHD 
 

Supported
Supported

DTS 
 

Not Supported
Not Supported

DTS:X 
 

Not Supported
Not Supported

DTS-HD MA 
 

Not Supported
Not Supported

PCM Channels 
 

Up To 7.1
Up To 7.1
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Audio Format Support: HDMI In 
 

0.0
0.0

Dolby Atmos 
 

Not Supported
Not Supported

Dolby Digital 
 

Not Supported
Not Supported

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Not Supported
Not Supported

Dolby TrueHD 
 

Not Supported
Not Supported

DTS 
 

Not Supported
Not Supported

DTS:X 
 

Not Supported
Not Supported

DTS-HD MA 
 

Not Supported
Not Supported

PCM Channels 
 

Not Supported
Not Supported

Audio Format Support: Optical 
 

6.5
6.5

Dolby Digital 
 

Supported
Supported

DTS 
 

Not Supported
Not Supported

PCM Channels 
 

2.0
2.0
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Audio Latency: ARC 
 

7.8
9.0

ARC Latency Video  

PCM-2.0 ch 
 

81 ms
57 ms

PCM-5.1 ch 
 

51 ms
60 ms

Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos 
 

54 ms
60 ms

Dolby Digital 
 

115 ms
80 ms

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

85 ms
93 ms

Dolby Digital Plus Atmos 
 

88 ms
94 ms
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Audio Latency: HDMI In 
 

0.0
0.0

HDMI Latency Video  

PCM-2.0 ch 
 

N/A
N/A

PCM-5.1 ch 
 

N/A
N/A

Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos 
 

N/A
N/A

Dolby Digital 
 

N/A
N/A

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

N/A
N/A

Dolby Digital Plus Atmos 
 

N/A
N/A

Audio Latency: Optical 
 

4.9
7.5

Optical Latency Video  

PCM-2.0 ch 
 

246 ms
130 ms

Dolby Digital 
 

292 ms
175 ms
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Video Passthrough To TV 
 

0.0
0.0

1080p Max Refresh Rate 
 

Not Supported
Not Supported

1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate 
 

Not Supported
Not Supported

4k Max Refresh Rate 
 

Not Supported
Not Supported

4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit 
 

Not Supported
Not Supported

4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate 
 

Not Supported
Not Supported

8k Max Refresh Rate 
 

Not Supported
Not Supported

HDR10 Passthrough 
 

No
No

HDR10+ Passthrough 
 

No
No

Dolby Vision Passthrough 
 

No
No

HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough 
 

No
No

FreeSync Passthrough 
 

No
No

G-SYNC Passthrough 
 

No
No

ALLM Passthrough 
 

No
No

Wireless Playback 
 

6.0
10

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
Yes

Wi-Fi Playback 
 

No
Yes

Chromecast built-in 
 

No
Yes

Apple AirPlay 
 

No
Yes

Spotify Connect 
 

No
Yes
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Additional Features

Interface 
 

Interface photo  

Klipsch Flexus Core 200 Interface photo
Bose Smart Soundbar Interface photo

Display 
 

Yes
No
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Bar Controls 
 

Controls photo  

Klipsch Flexus Core 200 Controls photo
Bose Smart Soundbar Controls photo
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Remote  

Remote photo  

Klipsch Flexus Core 200 Remote photo
Bose Smart Soundbar Remote photo
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Voice Assistants Support 
 

Amazon Alexa 
 

No
Yes (Built-in)

Google Assistant 
 

No
No

Apple Siri 
 

No
No

Microphone Mute 
 

No
Yes
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Flexus Core 200
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Smart Soundbar
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Smart Soundbar
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