Bose TV Speaker (2nd Gen) vs Creative Stage Pro
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| BoseTV Speaker (2nd Gen) | CreativeStage Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2026 | July 2025 |
| Sound | ||
| Type | Soundbar | Soundbar |
| Channels | – | 2.1 |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
| Amplifiers | – | Soundbar 2 × 20 W RMS; subwoofer 40 W RMS; 80 W RMS total, 160 W peak. |
| Frequency response | – | 50–20,000 Hz; signal-to-noise ratio greater than 85 dB (maker specifications). |
| Audio formats | – | Dolby Audio (Dolby Digital Plus). |
| Drivers | Angled left and right speakers, with a centre-channel tweeter dedicated to speech | – |
| Room tuning | Dialogue Mode; five bass settings; audio adjustment for wall mounting | SuperWide soundstage processing; selectable near-field and far-field listening modes. |
| Connections | ||
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | No | No |
| HDMI eARC | No | No |
| Voice assistants | None | None |
| Bluetooth | Up to two mobile devices connected at once; stores eight paired devices; 30 ft (9 m) range | Bluetooth 5.3; A2DP; stated range up to 10 m in open space. |
| Ports | HDMI ARC with HDMI-CEC; TOSLINK optical; 3.5 mm AUX; wired BASS connection; USB SERVICE; mains power. The guide instructs connection to a TV eARC or ARC socket, while Bose specifies the soundbar connection as ARC. | HDMI ARC, optical TOSLINK, USB audio and 3.5 mm AUX input; separate power adapter and wired subwoofer. HDMI eARC is not listed. |
| Streaming | Bluetooth music playback; no Wi-Fi streaming | – |
| Multi-room | Wired connection to optional Lifestyle Ultra Subwoofer, Bass Module 500 or Bass Module 700 using a separately sold 3.5 mm cable | – |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 2 kg | – |
| Controls | Supplied IR remote; compatible TV remote through HDMI-CEC, or programmable third-party IR remote | Soundbar volume controls and supplied IR remote; HDMI ARC supports CEC control. |
| Microphones | No microphone | – |
| Mounting | Flat surface or optional Bose Soundbar Wall Bracket; not intended for outdoor use | – |
| Size | 5.7 × 59.6 × 10.55 cm (H × W × D), from Bose France; PC-ABS plastic enclosure | Soundbar 550 × 112.1 × 80.7 mm; included subwoofer 115 × 265 × 420 mm, 3.4 kg (W × D × H). Soundbar weight is not stated in the UK product specification. |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| In the box | Soundbar, remote with pre-installed battery, HDMI cable, power cable and quick start guide. Sold through Bose US in 2026; the UK page still lists preorder without a published delivery date. | Soundbar, subwoofer with attached 2 m cable, IR remote without battery, 1.5 m USB-A to USB-C cable, power adapter with interchangeable AC plug (depending on SKU) and quick-start guide. |
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