Name | Bang & Olufsen Beosound Stage | Bose Smart Soundbar 900 |
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MSRP | $2599 | $899 |
Released | 2019 | 2021 |
Availability | Available | Discontinued |
Current price | Amazon | Amazon |
Speaker configuration | ||
Audio channels | 3.0 | 5.1.2 |
Expandable up to: | - | 5.3.2, (add 2 subs) |
Woofers (mid or full-range) - total | 8: 4× 4″ woofer, 4× 4×1.5″ Full range | 6: 4× racetrack drivers + 2× upfiring |
Tweeters - total | 3: 3× 0.75″ tweeter | 3: 1× unknown size (center), 2× PhaseGuide |
Subwoofers | 0 | 1× unknown size |
Audio specifications | ||
Watts RMS | Not specified | Not specified |
Frequency range | Not specified | Not specified |
DTS:X support | No | No |
Dolby Atmos support? | Virtual | Yes |
Surround sound? | No | Virtual |
Other 3D audio formats? | None | Bose TrueSpace |
Other (notable) sound features? | None | None |
Sound calibration? | No | Yes (ADAPTiQ) |
Connectivity & ports | ||
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Ethernet port (RJ45) | ✔ | ✔ |
HDMI (e)ARC out port? | 1× eARC | 1× eARC |
HDMI in ports? (passthrough) | ✔ 1× | ❌ |
Optical port? (TOSLINK) | ❌ | ✔ |
3.5 mm AUX port? | ✔ | ❌ |
USB-A port? | ❌ | ❌ |
Other audio ports | None | Subwoofer out(only Bose subs) |
Wireless setup & control | ||
Official app? | Bang & Olufsen app | Bose Music App |
Voice assistant? | Indirectly (no built-in mic) | Yes |
Chromecast built-in? | ✔ | ✔ |
AirPlay? | ✔ | ✔ |
Alexa cast? | ❌ | ❌ |
Multiroom? | ✔ | ✔ |
Wireless subwoofer(s)? | ❌ | Optional: max 2 subwoofers: Bass Module 500 (10″) | 700 (12″) |
Wireless surrounds? | ❌ | Optional: max 2 surrounds: Bose Surround Speakers | 700 |
Physical specifications | ||
Speakers in set: | Soundbar | Soundbar |
Size (cm W×H×D): | 110.4×17.4×7.7 | 104.5×5.8×10.7 |
Size (inch W×H×D): | 43.46×6.85×3.03 | 41.14×2.29×4.21 |
Weight (kg): | 8.0 kg | 5.75 |
Weight (lbs): | 17.6 | 12.68 |
Wall mountable? | Yes, with included wall mount kit | Yes, with optional wall bracket |
Color options: | Black, white/black, silver, beige, brown, oak | Black and white |
Accessories in the box | HDMI cable, wall mount kit, cable holders, cover removal tool | HDMI cable, optical cable, remote, ADAPTiQ headset |
More info | ||
Model number | 1200470 (brown/'bronze') | 433829 |
User guide / manual | Web manual | Owner's guide |
Official site link | Bang-olufsen.com | Bose.com |
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