Bose TV Speaker vs Bose TV Speaker (2nd Gen)

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TV Speaker compared with TV Speaker (2nd Gen)

	BoseTV Speaker	BoseTV Speaker (2nd Gen)
Overview
Released
Released	2020	2026
Sound
Type
Type	Soundbar	Soundbar
Channels
Channels	2.0	–
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos	No	No
Drivers
Drivers	Three speakers; stereo 2.0 channel layout (TechRadar)	Angled left and right speakers, with a centre-channel tweeter dedicated to speech
Audio formats
Audio formats	Dolby Digital support (GearLab); no Dolby Atmos	–
Room tuning
Room tuning	Persistent dialogue mode and five bass settings; no ADAPTiQ room calibration	Dialogue Mode; five bass settings; audio adjustment for wall mounting
Connections
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	No	No
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
AirPlay
AirPlay	No	No
HDMI eARC
HDMI eARC	No	No
Voice assistants
Voice assistants	None	None
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 4.2; up to 9 m range. Stores eight devices and connects to two at once, with playback from one at a time.	Up to two mobile devices connected at once; stores eight paired devices; 30 ft (9 m) range
Ports
Ports	HDMI ARC, optical and 3.5 mm AUX inputs, USB port and wired bass-module output; no headphone output	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.
Streaming
Streaming	Bluetooth music and podcasts; no Wi-Fi or AirPlay	Bluetooth music playback; no Wi-Fi streaming
Multi-room
Multi-room	SimpleSync Bluetooth connection to one compatible Bose smart speaker or soundbar; controlled through that other product's Bose app, within Bluetooth range	Wired connection to optional Lifestyle Ultra Subwoofer, Bass Module 500 or Bass Module 700 using a separately sold 3.5 mm cable
App
App	No dedicated app for this soundbar	–
Design
Weight
Weight	1.9 kg (better)	2 kg
Controls
Controls	IR remote with dialogue and bass adjustment; HDMI CEC TV-remote operation and IR volume/mute learning; two front status lights	Supplied IR remote; compatible TV remote through HDMI-CEC, or programmable third-party IR remote
Microphones
Microphones	–	No microphone
Mounting
Mounting	Optional Bose Soundbar Wall Bracket; wall-mounted audio setting available	Flat surface or optional Bose Soundbar Wall Bracket; not intended for outdoor use
Size
Size	59.4 × 5.6 × 10.2 cm, W × H × D; main weight is the UK maker comparison table's 1.9 kg, while its technical table gives 4.34 lb.	5.7 × 59.6 × 10.55 cm (H × W × D), from Bose France; PC-ABS plastic enclosure
Colours
Colours	Black; metal and plastic construction	Black
In the box
In the box	TV Speaker, remote with battery, optical cable, power cable and quick-start guide; HDMI cable, wall bracket and optional Bass Module 500/700 with connection cable sold separately	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.