Name | Bose Solo Soundbar 2 | Bose TV speaker |
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MSRP | $199.95 | $279 |
Released | 2023 | 2020 |
Availability | Available | Available |
Current price | Costco | Bose, Amazon |
Speaker configuration | ||
Audio channels | 2.0 | 2.0 |
Expandable up to: | - | 2.1, (add wired sub) |
Woofers (mid or full-range) - total | 2: 2× unknown size | 3: 2× racetrack drivers, 1× woofer (center) |
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 4.2 |
Wi-Fi | ❌ | ❌ |
Ethernet port (RJ45) | ❌ | ❌ |
HDMI (e)ARC out port? | ❌ | 1× ARC |
HDMI in ports? (passthrough) | ❌ | ❌ |
Optical port? (TOSLINK) | ✔ | ✔ |
3.5 mm AUX port? | ✔ | ✔ |
USB-A port? | Service only | ❌ |
Other audio ports | Coaxial | Subwoofer out(only Bose subs) |
Wireless setup & control | ||
Official app? | None | None |
Voice assistant? | No | No |
Chromecast built-in? | ❌ | ❌ |
AirPlay? | ❌ | ❌ |
Alexa cast? | ❌ | ❌ |
Multiroom? | ❌ | ❌ |
Wireless subwoofer(s)? | ❌ | Wired connection possible, 1 sub: Bass Module 500 (10″) | 700 (12″) |
Wireless surrounds? | ❌ | ❌ |
Physical specifications | ||
Speakers in set: | Soundbar | Soundbar |
Size (cm W×H×D): | 54.9×7×8.6 | 59.4×5.6×10.2 |
Size (inch W×H×D): | 21.6×2.8×3.4 | 23.38×2.21×4.02 |
Weight (kg): | 1.7 | 2.0 |
Weight (lbs): | 3.7 | 4.34 |
Wall mountable? | Yes, with optional wall mount kit | Yes, with optional wall bracket |
Color options: | Black | Black |
Accessories in the box | Optical cable, remote | Optical cable, remote |
More info | ||
Model number | 418775 | 431974 |
User guide / manual | Owner's guide | Owner's guide |
Official site link | Bose.com | Bose.com |
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