Creative Stage 360 vs Creative Stage SE mini

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Stage 360 compared with Stage SE mini
CreativeStage 360CreativeStage SE mini
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2021September 2023
Sound
TypeSoundbarSoundbar
Channels2.12.0
Dolby AtmosYesNo
DriversSoundbar: two 2.25 × 3.85-inch racetrack drivers; included subwoofer: one 5.25-inch high-excursion driver.Two full-range racetrack drivers.
AmplifiersSoundbar 60 W RMS; subwoofer 60 W RMS; up to 120 W RMS total and 240 W peak.2 × 6 W RMS; up to 12 W RMS total and 24 W peak. Actual output depends on the connected USB power source; older ports and hubs can limit volume.
Frequency response50–20,000 Hz (maker specification).100–20,000 Hz; signal-to-noise ratio greater than 75 dB, as stated on the current UK product page.
Audio formatsDolby Atmos; the maker describes a simulated 5.1.2 experience from the physical 2.1 system.–
Room tuningSelectable near-field and far-field listening modes.SuperWide processing is available through the stated Windows driver update.
Connections
Wi-FiNoNo
BluetoothYesYes
AirPlayNoNo
HDMI eARCNoNo
Voice assistantsNoneNone
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0; A2DP; SBC codec; stated range up to 10 m in open space.Bluetooth 5.3; A2DP; SBC codec; stated range up to 10 m in open space.
PortsOne HDMI ARC connection for a TV; two HDMI 2.0 inputs; optical TOSLINK input; wired subwoofer output; AC power. HDMI eARC is not listed.USB-C for digital audio and power; 3.5 mm headphone output (not an AUX input). No HDMI is listed.
Design
Weight1.7 kg0.73 kg (better)
ControlsSoundbar controls and supplied IR remote for volume, source, audio modes and near-field/far-field selection. AAA remote batteries are not included.Side multifunction volume control with power/source and Bluetooth pairing functions.
SizeSoundbar 565 × 88 × 75 mm, 1.7 kg; included subwoofer 115 × 250 × 422 mm, 3.4 kg (W × D × H). Catalogue weight is the soundbar alone.410 × 82 × 63 mm (W × D × H); 0.73 kg.
ColoursBlackBlack
In the boxSoundbar, wired subwoofer, IR remote, power cables, optical cable and quick-start/warranty documents. The subwoofer has an approximately 2 m attached cable.Soundbar, 1.5 m USB-C to USB-C cable and quick-start leaflet.

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