Creative Stage Air V2 vs Creative Stage SE mini

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Stage Air V2 compared with Stage SE mini
CreativeStage Air V2CreativeStage SE mini
Overview
ReleasedJune 2022September 2023
Sound
TypeSoundbarSoundbar
Channels–2.0
Dolby AtmosNoNo
DriversDual full-range racetrack drivers and an oversized passive radiator.Two full-range racetrack drivers.
Amplifiers2 × 5 W RMS; 20 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 response80–20,000 Hz; signal-to-noise ratio at least 75 dB (maker specifications).100–20,000 Hz; signal-to-noise ratio greater than 75 dB, as stated on the current UK product page.
Room tuning–SuperWide processing is available through the stated Windows driver update.
Connections
Wi-FiNoNo
BluetoothYesYes
AirPlayNoNo
HDMI eARCNoNo
Voice assistantsNoneNone
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3; A2DP and AVRCP; 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.
PortsUSB-C for digital audio and charging; 3.5 mm AUX input. No HDMI is listed.USB-C for digital audio and power; 3.5 mm headphone output (not an AUX input). No HDMI is listed.
Design
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 6 hours–
Weight1.23 kg0.73 kg (better)
Battery life detail2,200 mAh rechargeable battery; maker claims up to six hours, varying with usage and settings. USB-C charging input is rated 5 V / 2 A.–
ControlsOn-speaker volume controls, power and Bluetooth pairing buttons.Side multifunction volume control with power/source and Bluetooth pairing functions.
Size410 × 94 × 75 mm (W × D × H); 1.23 kg.410 × 82 × 63 mm (W × D × H); 0.73 kg.
ColoursBlackBlack
In the boxSoundbar, 1.2 m USB-A to USB-C cable, 1.2 m 3.5 mm stereo cable, quick-start, warranty and compliance leaflets.Soundbar, 1.5 m USB-C to USB-C cable and quick-start leaflet.

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