| Name | Bose Solo 5 | Bose Solo Soundbar 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |
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| MSRP | $249.95 | $199.95 |
| Released | 2015 | 2023 |
| Availability | Discontinued | Available |
| Current price | Amazon | Costco |
| Speaker configuration | ||
| Audio channels | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Expandable up to: | - | - |
| Woofers (mid or full-range) - total | 2: 2× unknown size | 2: 2× unknown size |
| Tweeters - total | 0 | 0 |
| Subwoofers | 0 | 0 |
| Audio specifications | ||
| Watts RMS | Not specified | Not specified |
| Frequency range | Not specified | Not specified |
| DTS:X support | No | No |
| Dolby Atmos support? | No | No |
| Surround sound? | No | No |
| Other 3D audio formats? | None | None |
| Other (notable) sound features? | None | None |
| Sound calibration? | No | No |
| Connectivity & ports | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Wi-Fi | ❌ | ❌ |
| Ethernet port (RJ45) | ❌ | ❌ |
| HDMI (e)ARC out port? | ❌ | ❌ |
| HDMI in ports? (passthrough) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Optical port? (TOSLINK) | ✔ | ✔ |
| 3.5 mm AUX port? | ✔ | ✔ |
| USB-A port? | Service only | Service only |
| Other audio ports | Coaxial | Coaxial |
| Wireless setup & control | ||
| Official app? | None | None |
| Voice assistant? | No | No |
| Chromecast built-in? | ❌ | ❌ |
| AirPlay? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Alexa cast? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Multiroom? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Wireless subwoofer(s)? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Wireless surrounds? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Physical specifications | ||
| Speakers in set: | Soundbar | Soundbar |
| Size (cm W×H×D): | 54.9×7×8.6 | 54.9×7×8.6 |
| Size (inch W×H×D): | 21.6×2.8×3.4 | 21.6×2.8×3.4 |
| Weight (kg): | 1.7 | 1.7 |
| Weight (lbs): | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Wall mountable? | Yes, with optional wall mount kit | Yes, with optional wall mount kit |
| Color options: | Black | Black |
| Accessories in the box | Optical cable, remote | Optical cable, remote |
| More info | ||
| Model number | 418775 | 418775 |
| User guide / manual | Owner's guide | Owner's guide |
| Official site link | Bose.com | Bose.com |
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