Choose by included TV cables, remote setup, and the space under your TV
Both bars document ARC/eARC or optical TV setup, but Fire includes the HDMI lead and wall-mount kit while Bose includes the optical lead and sells HDMI separately. Fire is shallower; Bose is slightly narrower and lower. Choose by your cable plan and measured installation space, not by an untested sound-quality claim.
Published by Pickoryx · Published 2026-10-18
Source checked 2026-10-18 12:49 UTC
Products compared
Product A · ASIN B0C4BZ28PG
Amazon Fire TV Soundbar (EVG487)
Last observed offer
$119.99
Per listed package.
Offer eligibility must be confirmed on Amazon.
Checked 2026-10-19 07:28 UTC. Price and availability may change.
Product B · ASIN B088KRPCQJ
Bose TV Speaker (838309-1100)
Last observed offer
$229.00 List Price: $279.00
Per listed package.
Offer eligibility must be confirmed on Amazon.
Checked 2026-10-19 19:09 UTC. Price and availability may change.
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The buying question
Which soundbar better fits my TV connection, included-cable preference, and available installation space?
Both document HDMI ARC/eARC and optical TV connections, but their included cables differ: Fire includes HDMI while Bose includes optical. Their published dimensions also trade width and height against depth; this is a setup and fit comparison, not a sound-quality ranking.
Quick verdict
Choose Amazon Fire TV Soundbar (EVG487) if
- Your TV has ARC/eARC and you want the included HDMI cable, or you want Fire’s included wall-mount kit rather than buying a separate Bose wall bracket.
- Your shelf opening is at least 24 in wide × 3.5 in deep × 2.5 in high, and its depth is below Bose’s listed 4.02 in.
Choose Bose TV Speaker (838309-1100) if
- You prefer using the included optical cable; Fire’s optical cable is sold separately. Bose’s included remote operates the speaker on this optical setup.
- Your opening is at least 23.38 in wide × 4.02 in deep × 2.21 in high but is narrower than 24 in or lower than 2.5 in.
When the recommendation changes
- If your TV has HDMI ARC/eARC, either bar has an officially documented HDMI route; check TV CEC/ARC settings and the exact cable you need.
- If using optical, Bose includes that cable while Fire lists it as sold separately; remote-control setup is different for the two products.
- Measure usable width, depth, and height before deciding: Fire is shallower, while Bose is slightly narrower and lower.
The differences that matter
Tv Connection And Cable Workflow
Amazon Fire TV Soundbar (EVG487)
Amazon’s product page lists HDMI and optical ports. Its setup page says the HDMI cable is included and connects to the TV’s ARC/eARC port; through ARC/eARC, the TV remote can control volume and power. Optical cable is sold separately. With optical and a supported Fire TV Stick, Cube, or Fire TV Smart TV workflow, Equipment Control can be configured for Fire TV remote volume/power; optical setup with a smart TV alone uses the included soundbar remote.[1, 2]
What this changes: Both offer documented ARC/eARC and optical paths, so confirm the TV port first. If choosing from the cables in the box, Fire supplies HDMI and Bose supplies optical; their optical remote workflows also differ. Neither is generally more compatible based on these documents.[1, 2, 4, 5]
Physical Clearance And Mounting Accessory Fit
Amazon Fire TV Soundbar (EVG487)
Amazon lists Fire TV Soundbar dimensions as 24 × 3.5 × 2.5 in (width × depth × height) and lists a wall-mounting kit in the package contents.[1]
Bose TV Speaker (838309-1100)
Bose lists its TV Speaker as 2.21 in high × 23.38 in wide × 4.02 in deep; Bose says its soundbar wall bracket is sold separately.[4]
What this changes: Fire is 0.52 in shallower, while Bose is 0.62 in narrower and 0.29 in lower, based on the published measurements. Measure all three clearances; Fire also lists a wall-mounting kit in the box, while Bose lists its bracket as a separate purchase. These are fit/accessory facts, not a judgment that one bar sounds or performs better.[1, 4]
Best for your routine
Shelf depth from 3.5 in up to but under 4.02 in, with at least 24 in width and 2.5 in height
Best fit: Amazon Fire TV Soundbar (EVG487)
Based on listed features, not comparative testing.
The listed Fire dimensions fit that depth range; Bose’s listed 4.02-in depth does not. Confirm the actual usable opening and allow any extra clearance required by the TV stand.
A shelf opening at least 23.38 in wide, 4.02 in deep and 2.21 in high, but narrower than 24 in or lower than 2.5 in
Best fit: Bose TV Speaker (838309-1100)
Based on listed features, not comparative testing.
Bose’s listed dimensions fit those limits while Fire’s 24-in width or 2.5-in height does not. These are body dimensions, not required ventilation or cable clearances; confirm the TV stand’s actual clearance plus room for connections and ventilation.
Value and trade-offs
One or both observed offers have eligibility conditions, so no unrestricted price difference is shown.
Because no valid price-history window is available, no premium or price-timing verdict can be established. At any current price, compare the practical setup tradeoffs documented here: Fire includes HDMI and a wall-mount kit; Bose includes optical and sells its wall bracket separately; either must fit the measured installation space.
Price timing is undetermined because no usable price-history window was supplied.
Limitations
- No independent matched sound-quality, dialogue, loudness, or surround-performance test was reviewed; no performance winner is claimed.
- The comparison is limited to documented TV connection/cable setup and physical installation fit. Bose lists analog input and optional bass modules, but the Fire materials reviewed do not settle comparable support; those one-sided documentation details are not used to declare Bose the comparative winner.
- Amazon identifies EVG487 in its safety/model page and its product page is for the assigned ASIN B0C4BZ28PG. Bose product and support pages cover the assigned TV Speaker family but do not print the catalog MPN 838309-1100.
- Prices and price history are unavailable in the assigned snapshot; no price amount or buy-now/wait advice is included.
Questions shoppers ask
Which TV cable comes in the box?
Amazon lists an HDMI cable with the Fire TV Soundbar; an optical cable is sold separately. Bose includes an optical cable and sells its HDMI cable separately. Both manufacturers document an ARC/eARC HDMI route and an optical route, subject to the TV having the corresponding output.
How much shelf space do these bars need?
Amazon lists Fire at 24 × 3.5 × 2.5 in (width × depth × height). Bose lists 23.38 in wide × 4.02 in deep × 2.21 in high. Measure the usable opening in all three directions; Fire uses less depth, while Bose uses slightly less width and height.
Methodology and sources
Compared documented HDMI ARC/eARC and optical setup, supplied cable and mounting contents, remote-control procedures, and published physical dimensions. No sound-quality or measured-performance winner is inferred.
Automated research organization and drafting; Pickoryx did not test either soundbar.
View 5 sources
- 1.Amazon Fire TV SoundbarAmazon · Official support · Source checked 2026-10-18 12:49 UTC
- 2.How to Set Up Fire TV SoundbarAmazon Customer Service · Official support · Source checked 2026-10-18 12:49 UTC
- 3.Safety and Compliance Information for Amazon Fire TV SoundbarAmazon Customer Service · Official support · Source checked 2026-10-18 12:49 UTC
- 4.Bose TV SpeakerBose · Official specifications · Source checked 2026-10-18 12:49 UTC
- 5.Setting up your product | Bose TV SpeakerBose Support · Official support · Source checked 2026-10-18 12:49 UTC