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Bose Solo Soundbar 2 vs Creative Sound Blaster Katana V2

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BoseSolo Soundbar 2CreativeSound Blaster Katana V2
Overview
Released2020September 2021
Sound
TypeSoundbarSoundbar
Channels2.02.1
Dolby AtmosNoNo
DriversStereo 2.0 soundbar (TechRadar); proprietary Bose transducers and digital signal processingTwo 63 mm midrange drivers and two 19 mm fabric-dome tweeters in the soundbar; one 165 mm driver in the supplied subwoofer.
Amplifiers–Proprietary multicore DSP controls a tri-amplified system. Maker rates total output up to 126 W RMS and 252 W peak, with 66 W RMS for the soundbar.
Frequency response–50–20,000 Hz (maker specification; tolerance not stated).
Audio formatsBuilt-in Dolby decoding; no Dolby Atmos or DTS:X (TechRadar)Dolby Digital decoding over HDMI ARC or optical. USB supports 5.1 input on Windows and high-resolution audio up to 24-bit/96 kHz; physical driver layout is 2.1 rather than five discrete satellite channels.
Room tuningPersistent dialogue mode, five bass settings and a wall-mount audio adjustmentCreative Acoustic Engine and EQ controls; Scout Mode and headphone SXFI Battle Mode. Super X-Fi headphone personalisation uses a profile generated with the SXFI app.
Connections
Wi-FiNoNo
BluetoothYesYes
AirPlayNoNo
HDMI eARCNoNo
Voice assistantsNoneNone
BluetoothCurrent UK product page specifies Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP and AVRCP and up to 10 m range; manual states up to 9 m. Stores eight paired devices and connects to two at once, playing one at a time.Bluetooth 5.0 receiver with SBC codec, A2DP and AVRCP; quoted open-space range up to 10 m.
PortsOptical, coaxial digital and 3.5 mm analogue inputs; USB service port; no HDMI, bass-module output or rear-speaker expansionHDMI ARC, optical input, USB-C audio, 3.5 mm AUX input, headset/headphone output, SXFI-out, wired subwoofer output and DC power. HDMI is television return audio, not video passthrough.
StreamingBluetooth audio; no Wi-Fi or AirPlay (RTINGS)Bluetooth music playback from compatible devices; no Wi-Fi or AirPlay receiver.
Multi-roomSimpleSync Bluetooth connection to one compatible Bose smart speaker or soundbar, controlled through that other product's Bose app; no headphone grouping–
AppSimpleSync setup through the paired smart speaker or soundbar's Bose app; no standalone network setupCreative app for EQ, Acoustic Engine, mixer, RGB lighting and programmable remote profiles; SXFI app creates the personalised headphone profile. Maker lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android support with platform requirements.
Design
Weight–1.52 kg
ControlsIncluded IR remote for power, volume, mute, TV/Bluetooth, dialogue and bass; compatible third-party programmable IR remotes; two front status lightsOn-bar controls, front display and supplied programmable IR remote; source, volume, power, EQ, bass/treble, Bluetooth pairing and lighting settings.
Microphones–Two built-in beamforming microphones allow calls directly through the soundbar; no built-in voice assistant.
MountingIncluded wall bracket; wall-mount audio adjustment availableDesk placement or supplied wall-mount brackets and hardware.
Size2.8 × 21.6 × 3.4 in, H × W × D; soundbar 3.72 lb (maker UK specification table)Maker dimensions: soundbar 600 × 95 × 62 mm and 1.52 kg; subwoofer 150 × 367 × 367 mm and 6.4 kg. Top-level weight is soundbar only.
ColoursBlack; plastic and metal constructionBlack
In the boxSoundbar, power supply and power cable, remote with battery, optical cable, wall bracket and quick-start guideSoundbar, wired subwoofer, IR remote, wall-mount brackets and kit, power adapter and regional plugs, optical cable, USB-C to USB-A cable and printed guides.

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