Creative Stage SE vs JBL Bar 2.0 All-in-one (MK2)

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Stage SE compared with Bar 2.0 All-in-one (MK2)

	CreativeStage SE	JBLBar 2.0 All-in-one (MK2)
Overview
Released
Released	February 2023	2022
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 racetrack drivers in a stereo 2.0-channel soundbar; no separate subwoofer or dedicated centre/rear speakers
Amplifiers
Amplifiers	2 × 12 W RMS; up to 48 W peak.	80 W maximum total output at 1% THD, 2 × 40 W; maximum, not continuous RMS output
Frequency response
Frequency response	55–20,000 Hz; signal-to-noise ratio greater than 80 dB (maker specifications).	70 Hz–20 kHz, maker specification without a stated tolerance
Audio formats
Audio formats	–	Dolby Digital with JBL Surround Sound processing; Les Numériques also confirmed Dolby Digital Plus and stereo LPCM, but no DTS, Dolby TrueHD or Dolby Atmos
Room tuning
Room tuning	Sound Blaster Clear Dialog and Surround processing; warmer/brighter tone adjustment. SuperWide is available through the stated Windows driver update.	Smart mode applies preset EQ and JBL Surround Sound; Standard mode available through the remote, with Smart mode re-enabled on power-up. Audio/video sync adjustment; no adjustable bass level or automatic room calibration
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 4.2; A2DP 1.3 and AVRCP 1.5 profiles
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.	HDMI ARC connection to the TV, optical input and USB-A for service/updates in the UK. USB music playback is US-only. No HDMI source input or eARC
Streaming
Streaming	–	Bluetooth stereo streaming; no Wi-Fi, AirPlay or network streaming services
Design
Weight
Weight	1.22 kg (better)	1.6 kg
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.	Top power, volume and source buttons; LED status/volume indicator rather than a text display. Remote with two AAA batteries, HDMI CEC and IR TV remote learning; no built-in voice assistant
Mounting
Mounting	–	Included wall-mount bracket kit and screws
Size
Size	410 × 108 × 68 mm (W × D × H); 1.22 kg.	614 × 56 × 90 mm (width × height × depth), 1.6 kg. Packaged weight: 2.6 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, remote with batteries, region-specific power cables, HDMI cable, wall-mount kit and documentation