Creative Stage SE vs Creative Stage SE mini

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Stage SE compared with Stage SE mini

	CreativeStage SE	CreativeStage SE mini
Overview
Released
Released	February 2023	September 2023
Sound
Type
Type	Soundbar	Soundbar
Channels
Channels	2.0	2.0
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos	No	No
Drivers
Drivers	Two full-range racetrack drivers with a passive radiator.	Two full-range racetrack drivers.
Amplifiers
Amplifiers	2 × 12 W RMS; up to 48 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 response
Frequency response	55–20,000 Hz; signal-to-noise ratio greater than 80 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
Room tuning	Sound Blaster Clear Dialog and Surround processing; warmer/brighter tone adjustment. SuperWide is available through the stated Windows driver update.	SuperWide processing is available through the stated Windows driver update.
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 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.
Ports
Ports	USB-C digital audio input using the supplied USB-C to USB-A cable; separate power adapter. No HDMI or analogue input is listed.	USB-C for digital audio and power; 3.5 mm headphone output (not an AUX input). No HDMI is listed.
Design
Weight
Weight	1.22 kg	0.73 kg (better)
Controls
Controls	Side multifunction volume/source control and IR remote with play/pause, mute, tone, Surround and Clear Dialog controls. Remote batteries are not included.	Side multifunction volume control with power/source and Bluetooth pairing functions.
Size
Size	410 × 108 × 68 mm (W × D × H); 1.22 kg.	410 × 82 × 63 mm (W × D × H); 0.73 kg.
Colours
Colours	Black	Black
In the box
In the box	Soundbar, 1.2 m USB-C to USB-A cable, IR remote, power adapter with interchangeable plug, quick-start leaflet and warranty/compliance information.	Soundbar, 1.5 m USB-C to USB-C cable and quick-start leaflet.