Bose Solo Soundbar 2 vs Bose TV Speaker

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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