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Audio system

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System channel configurationiMaker-stated channel layout of the exact package, such as 5.1.2. This can include virtual channels. It is not a count of physical drivers. Optional speakers do not count.

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5.1.213Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/blog/guide-to-beam-ultraRead 8 October 2026Maker comparison says Beam (Gen 2) 5.1.2, using simulated height channels. This is the advertised spatial-audio layout, not its physical 5.0 arrangement or five-driver count.

Physical drivers in the packageiCount of physical active speaker drivers across the supplied bar, subwoofer and rear speakers. Passive radiators, microphones and virtual channels do not count. A coaxial driver, such as KEF Uni-Q, counts once, as makers count it.

51Press releaseassets.bosecreative.com/m/78b10e1246fbc3cc/original/Bose-Smart-Soundbar-and-Bose-Personal-Surround-Sound-press-release_FINAL_engUS.pdfRead 8 October 20262Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-soundbar/SSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

52Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/beamRead 8 October 2026Standalone reference package has no supplied external subwoofer or rear enclosures. Same active drivers as the bar.

Physical drivers in the bariCount of physical active speaker drivers in the soundbar alone. Passive radiators and virtual channels do not count. A coaxial driver, such as KEF Uni-Q, counts once, as makers count it.

51Press releaseassets.bosecreative.com/m/78b10e1246fbc3cc/original/Bose-Smart-Soundbar-and-Bose-Personal-Surround-Sound-press-release_FINAL_engUS.pdfRead 8 October 20262Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-soundbar/SSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

52Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/beamRead 8 October 2026Active drivers only. Passive radiators and bass-reflex ports are excluded.

Up-firing drivers in the packageiPhysical active drivers explicitly firing upwards across the supplied package. Virtual height channels and passive radiators do not count. A driver that fires upwards only when the bar is wall mounted is not counted.

21Press releaseassets.bosecreative.com/m/78b10e1246fbc3cc/original/Bose-Smart-Soundbar-and-Bose-Personal-Surround-Sound-press-release_FINAL_engUS.pdfRead 8 October 2026

013Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/blog/guide-to-beam-ultraRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly distinguishes Gen 2 simulated height channels from Ultra physical up-firing drivers.

Driver layoutiPublished physical driver layout for the supplied components. A row names one driver type in one component. Do not translate channel count into driver count.

ABose Smart Soundbar

Component	Driver type	Count	Orientation
Soundbar	Racetrack transducer	2	Side-firing
Soundbar	Tweeter	1	Center
Soundbar	Transducer	2	Up-firing

Source1Press releaseassets.bosecreative.com/m/78b10e1246fbc3cc/original/Bose-Smart-Soundbar-and-Bose-Personal-Surround-Sound-press-release_FINAL_engUS.pdfRead 8 October 2026

BSonos Beam (Gen 2)

Component	Driver type	Count
Soundbar	Tweeter	1
Soundbar	Elliptical midwoofer	4

Source2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/beamRead 8 October 2026Manual and product-page Audio specifications. No driver diameters published.

Separate subwoofer includediA separate powered subwoofer is supplied with the reference package. A built-in woofer does not count.

No3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/5f53b0a22e4d54bd/original/892389_OG_SSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete box contents and optional accessories sections.

No1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026Complete standalone-bar box contents. Separate Sonos subwoofers are optional.

Included subwoofer connectioniAudio link used by the supplied separate subwoofer. Wireless subwoofers can still require an AC power cable.

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Included subwoofer driver diameteriPublished diameter of an active driver in the supplied separate subwoofer. Do not use enclosure size or passive radiator size.

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Rear speakers includediCount of separate rear speaker enclosures supplied with the reference package. Detachable bar ends count when usable as rears. Optional rear speakers do not count.

03Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/5f53b0a22e4d54bd/original/892389_OG_SSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete box contents and optional accessories sections.

01Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026Complete standalone-bar box contents. Rear speakers are optional.

Included rear speaker connectioniAudio link to the supplied rear speaker enclosures. Their power connection is separate.

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Detachable rear speakersiThe bar has supplied detachable end sections usable as separate rear speakers.

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Compatible optional subwoofersiMaker-named compatible additional subwoofer models. These do not contribute to the reference package layout, dimensions or measurements.

Bose Bass Module 500, Bose Bass Module 7003Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/5f53b0a22e4d54bd/original/892389_OG_SSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Optional accessories section.

Sub (Gen 1), Sub (Gen 2), Sub (Gen 3), Sub 4, Sub Mini10Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/set-up-your-sonos-subRead 8 October 2026Sub 1/2/3 support all home theater speakers. Sub 4 supports all except Playbar/Playbase. Sub Mini has separate support list. Arc Ultra dual-Sub setup requires two Sub 4/Gen 3 units, not Gen 1/2.11Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/sonos-products-that-support-sub-miniRead 8 October 2026Home Theater list explicitly includes Arc Ultra, Beam (Gen 2) and Ray for Sub Mini.

Compatible optional rear speakersiMaker-named compatible additional rear speaker models. These do not contribute to the reference package layout, dimensions or measurements.

Bose Surround Speakers, Bose Surround Speakers 7003Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/5f53b0a22e4d54bd/original/892389_OG_SSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Optional accessories section.

One, One SL, Five, Era 10014Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/blog/guide-to-beamRead 8 October 2026Guide names matching One, One SL and Five pairs. Current product page additionally offers a Beam plus two Era 100 set.

Total RMS audio output poweriMaker-stated RMS or rated continuous amplifier output for the exact supplied package. Peak or unspecified maximum claims do not qualify. Distortion, load and rating conditions belong in the source note. Power consumption is separate.

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Total peak audio output poweriMaker-stated peak or maximum amplifier output for the exact supplied package. This is separate from RMS or continuous output and from electrical consumption. Rating conditions belong in the source note.

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Published frequency response lower limitiMaker-published lower limit for the exact supplied package. Tolerance and test conditions belong in the source note. Reviewer extension measurements are separate.

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Published frequency response upper limitiMaker-published upper limit for the exact supplied package. Tolerance and test conditions belong in the source note.

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Audio formats

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Dolby AtmosiExplicit support for Dolby Atmos playback. Transport codec and connection restrictions belong in source notes.

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-soundbar/SSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026Dolby Atmos via Dolby Digital Plus uses ARC or eARC. Dolby TrueHD and Dolby MAT Atmos require eARC.

DTS:XiExplicit support for DTS:X playback. Virtual surround processing alone does not establish DTS:X decoding.

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Supported audio formatsiAudio formats explicitly decoded by the device. Codec and connection restrictions belong in source notes. Bluetooth codecs and music-file formats are separate.

LPCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, AAC8Maker product pagesupport.bose.com.au/article/determining-the-digital-audio-format-ssb-soundbarRead 8 October 2026Exact Sold from 2024 article lists LPCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos and AAC. Public indexed article body read. Direct route renders a support shell.

Stereo PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos (Dolby Digital Plus), Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD), Dolby TrueHD, Multichannel PCM, Dolby Multichannel PCM, Dolby Atmos (Dolby MAT)4Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-home-theater-audio-formatsRead 8 October 2026Current Sonos app. Dolby TrueHD, multichannel PCM and MAT require eARC. DTS Digital Surround is not an indication of a licensed decoder.

Audio formats by connectioniExplicitly supported audio decoding combinations. Max input channels counts decoded input audio channels, including LFE. A 5.1 layout has 6 channels and 7.1 has 8. Output speaker layouts and Atmos objects do not count. Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus and over Dolby TrueHD are separate rows. Format support on one input does not prove support on another.

ABose Smart Soundbar

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BSonos Beam (Gen 2)

Connection	Format
HDMI ARC	Stereo PCM
HDMI ARC	Dolby Digital
HDMI ARC	DTS Digital Surround
HDMI ARC	Dolby Digital Plus
HDMI ARC	Dolby Atmos (Dolby Digital Plus)
HDMI eARC	Stereo PCM
HDMI eARC	Dolby Digital
HDMI eARC	DTS Digital Surround
HDMI eARC	Dolby Digital Plus
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos (Dolby Digital Plus)
HDMI eARC	Dolby TrueHD
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD)
HDMI eARC	Multichannel PCM
HDMI eARC	Dolby Multichannel PCM
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos (Dolby MAT)

Source4Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-home-theater-audio-formatsRead 8 October 2026Ray has an optical audio input. ARC/eARC combinations are stated for Arc Ultra and Beam (Gen 2). Optical adapter paths for the HDMI bars are not treated as native optical ports.

Music file formatsiPublished local or network music-file playback formats. Playback route and app restrictions belong in source notes.

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MP3, MP4, M4A, WMA, AAC, HE-AAC, OGG, FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, WAV5Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-audio-formats-for-sonos-music-libraryRead 8 October 2026Local network music-library playback through the current Sonos app. Mono or stereo files. This is separate from HDMI/optical theater formats.

Max wired audio sample rateiHighest explicitly published supported sample rate for decoded wired audio input. Name the exact HDMI, ARC, eARC or optical connection and codec in source notes. This is the published route limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all inputs. Local or network music-file limits and Bluetooth do not qualify. A chipset limit is not device evidence.

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Max music file sample rateiHighest explicitly published supported local or network music-file sample rate. Name the playback route and file format in source notes. This is the published route and format limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all music formats. Wired HDMI or optical input and Bluetooth are separate.

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48kHz5Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-audio-formats-for-sonos-music-libraryRead 8 October 2026Published local music-library maximum. Not a claim that HDMI/optical input rates match this route.

Max wired audio bit depthiHighest explicitly published supported bit depth for decoded wired audio input. Name the exact HDMI, ARC, eARC or optical connection and codec in source notes. This is the published route limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all inputs. Local or network music-file limits and Bluetooth do not qualify.

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Max music file bit depthiHighest explicitly published supported local or network music-file bit depth. Name the playback route and file format in source notes. This is the published route and format limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all music formats. Wired HDMI or optical input and Bluetooth are separate.

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24bits5Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-audio-formats-for-sonos-music-libraryRead 8 October 2026FLAC and ALAC local network music-library playback on the current app. AIFF and WAV are limited to 16 bits.

Connectivity

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Ports on the bariPhysical connectors on the soundbar alone. Record input, output, ARC or eARC, service, subwoofer and power roles explicitly. Count identical connectors per row. Component connectors are described in source notes.

ABose Smart Soundbar

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	TV audio input through ARC or eARC
Optical	1	Digital audio input
Micro USB	1	Service only
Subwoofer	1	BASS output for compatible Bose bass module
3.5 mm audio	1	IR connection for optional infrared emitter
AC power	1	Mains power input

Source3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/5f53b0a22e4d54bd/original/892389_OG_SSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Rear-panel diagram page 59. USB connector type separately confirmed by support or review.6Reviewt3.com/tech/tvs/bose-smart-soundbar-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact 2024 model review identifies micro-USB service port and 3.5 mm bass output.

BSonos Beam (Gen 2)

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	Not available	TV audio return input (ARC/eARC)
Ethernet	1	10/100 Mbps	Network input
AC power	1	Not available	Mains power input

Source2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/beamRead 8 October 2026User guide Connector panel. HDMI is a TV audio return port and not a source-input/video-passthrough port. Optical adapter is not a native optical socket.

HDMI ARC

Yes3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/5f53b0a22e4d54bd/original/892389_OG_SSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026

HDMI eARC

Yes3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/5f53b0a22e4d54bd/original/892389_OG_SSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026

HDMI-CEC

Yes3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/5f53b0a22e4d54bd/original/892389_OG_SSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026TV remote and CEC instructions on pages 58-61.

Yes12Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/tv-requirements-for-sonos-home-theater-speakersRead 8 October 2026TV control uses the HDMI ARC/eARC link. CEC control is unavailable through the optical adapter.

HDMI video passthroughiCan pass video from a dedicated HDMI source input to a television output. ARC or eARC alone does not qualify.

No9Reviewrtings.com/soundbar/reviews/bose/smart-soundbarRead 8 October 2026Public review explicitly states no HDMI input. Numeric test results are locked and not used.

No15Reviewrtings.com/soundbar/reviews/sonos/beam-gen-2Read 8 October 2026Public review describes no full HDMI source-input port. Numeric measurements are membership-locked and were not used.

Video passthrough modesiPublished supported passthrough combinations, not inferred maxima at untested resolutions. State chroma, bit depth, HDR and firmware restrictions in source notes.

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HDR passthrough formats

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VRR passthrough

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ALLM passthrough

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HDCP versioniHighest HDCP version the maker states for an HDMI port of the soundbar, such as 2.3. When the source inputs and the TV output differ, the source input version is stored. A bar with no HDMI input stores the version of its TV output, also when that output carries video from a built-in streaming player.

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Bluetooth audio inputiCan receive audio from a Bluetooth source. A Bluetooth remote alone does not qualify.

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-soundbar/SSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

No13Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/blog/guide-to-beam-ultraRead 8 October 2026Maker says Bluetooth is unavailable with Beam (Gen 2).

Bluetooth versioniPublished version of the soundbar audio connection. An optional remote or detachable rear can use a different version.

5.02Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-soundbar/SSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

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Bluetooth audio codecsiExplicitly supported codecs for received Bluetooth audio. A Bluetooth version alone does not establish a codec.

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Wi-Fi

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-soundbar/SSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026

Wi-Fi standardiPublished Wi-Fi standards for the soundbar, written as 802.11 names without IEEE, such as "802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax". A Wi-Fi generation is written as its standard, so Wi-Fi 5 is "802.11ac" and Wi-Fi 6 is "802.11ax". Do not infer the standard from frequency bands.

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802.11b/g/n3Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-wifi-modes-and-security-standards-for-sonos-productsRead 8 October 2026Dedicated device-mode support list. General user-guide router compatibility text is not device-protocol evidence.

Wi-Fi bandsiPublished radio bands, such as 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/5f53b0a22e4d54bd/original/892389_OG_SSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Network troubleshooting explicitly uses both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

2.4 GHz3Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-wifi-modes-and-security-standards-for-sonos-productsRead 8 October 2026Router uplink bands from the dedicated support list. Surround speaker radio links are separate.

Built-in Ethernet speediRated speed of the built-in port. An optional adapter does not count.

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100Mbps1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026

Streaming and control

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Streaming protocolsiNamed network playback protocols, such as AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect. Bluetooth is separate.

Apple AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-soundbar/SSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

AirPlay 21Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026

Voice assistantsiNamed assistants supported by the soundbar. Built-in and external-device routes and market restrictions belong in source notes.

Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-soundbar/SSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026Alexa built in where available. Google Assistant requires a separate Google Home device.

Sonos Voice Control, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026Built-in voice services. Availability varies by country and language.

Built-in microphoneiPhysical microphone in the bar for voice or calibration. An external setup phone or remote microphone does not count.

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-soundbar/SSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026

Microphone mute controliA physical control on the soundbar explicitly disables its built-in voice microphone. State whether this is an electrical switch or software-controlled button when known.

Yes3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/5f53b0a22e4d54bd/original/892389_OG_SSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Physical Microphone off touch button. No electrical isolation claim.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026Capacitive microphone button switches voice microphones off. This is not a rear mechanical switch.

Companion apps

Bose app2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-soundbar/SSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Sonos1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026

Companion app platforms

iOS, Android2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-soundbar/SSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

iOS, iPadOS, Android, Fire OS, macOS, Windows, Web6Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/sonos-app-requirementsRead 8 October 2026Current app: iOS/iPadOS 18+, Android 10+, Fire OS 7+. Desktop macOS 10.12+/Windows 8+. Desktop and web have limited system setup features. Mobile iOS or Android required for initial setup.

Multiroom audioiCan play synchronised audio with other rooms through a supported network platform. Optional surround expansion alone does not qualify.

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-soundbar/SSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes14Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/blog/guide-to-beamRead 8 October 2026

Remote includediA separate remote control supplied with the reference package. Phone apps and TV remotes do not count.

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-soundbar/SSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

No1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026Complete box contents contain no separate remote. Control uses a TV remote, touch controls or the app.

Sound processing

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Sound modes

A.I. Dialogue Mode, Personal Surround Sound2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-soundbar/SSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026Personal Surround Sound requires optional Bose Ultra Open Earbuds. Current feature.

Speech Enhancement, Night Sound1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026

Automatic room calibrationiExplicit acoustic measurement or analysis used to adapt playback to the room. Manual EQ alone does not qualify. Setup phone requirements belong in source notes.

No2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-soundbar/SSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026Comparison lists ADAPTiQ Yes for Ultra and No for Smart.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026Trueplay measures room acoustics. Requires a supported iOS device.

Room calibration system

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Trueplay1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026

Dialogue enhancementiA dialogue or voice mode counts, also when the maker lists it as an EQ preset.

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-soundbar/SSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026

Night mode

Not available

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026

Equalizer controlsiPublished user-adjustable EQ controls. Bass and treble controls are distinct from multi-band EQ.

Bass, Treble3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/5f53b0a22e4d54bd/original/892389_OG_SSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Adjust the audio section: bass and treble. Channel-level controls are separate.

Bass, Treble, Loudness1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026

TV speaker integrationiNamed features allowing compatible television speakers to play with the bar. TV models and connection requirements belong in source notes.

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Power

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Published operating poweriMaker-published operating electrical consumption of the soundbar alone. Included subwoofer and rear-speaker consumption do not count. Keep workload and method in source notes. Audio amplifier output is separate.

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Published standby poweriMaker-published non-networked standby consumption of the bar alone. Networked standby and other components are separate.

0.48W5Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.bosecreative.com/m/1d2a0898ad7c3a3c/original/EC_No_1275_2008_Data_Table.pdfRead 8 October 2026March 13, 2025 data table, page 5. Bar at 230 V / 50 Hz, non-networked standby, microphone on before disabling networks.

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Published networked standby poweriMaker-published networked standby consumption of the bar alone. Enabled radio and network conditions belong in source notes.

1.9W5Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.bosecreative.com/m/1d2a0898ad7c3a3c/original/EC_No_1275_2008_Data_Table.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 5. Bar at 230 V / 50 Hz with every wired network port connected and wireless network port activated.

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Power supplyiPublished AC input range or external DC adapter arrangement. Electrical input ratings are not operating consumption.

100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 100 W input rating3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/5f53b0a22e4d54bd/original/892389_OG_SSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Regulatory input rating on page 6. Not operating consumption or amplifier output.

100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, internal power supply1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026

Detachable rear battery lifeiMaker-stated runtime of the supplied detachable rear speakers. Volume, mode and recharge conditions belong in source notes.

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Detachable rear charge timeiMaker-stated full recharge time of supplied detachable rear speakers. Charging route belongs in source notes.

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Measured

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Low-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured lower extension for the exact tested package. Test threshold, mode, room correction and configuration belong in source notes.

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High-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured upper extension for the exact tested package. Test threshold and configuration belong in source notes.

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Max sound pressure (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum sound pressure. Signal, distance, sound mode and supplied or optional speaker configuration belong in source notes.

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Frequency response deviation (measured)iReviewer-measured standard error against the stated target. Target, averaging range, preset and test method belong in source notes.

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Measured latencyiReviewer-measured audio latency. Keep source/TV, firmware, codec, synchronisation correction and exact tested speaker configuration in source notes. Negative offsets are valid when the method reports them.

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Operating power (measured)iReviewer-measured operating consumption of the soundbar alone. Optional or supplied external speakers do not count. Workload and enabled radio conditions belong in source notes.

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Standby power (measured)iReviewer-measured bar-only standby consumption. Network state and test conditions belong in source notes.

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Soundbar weight (measured)iReviewer-measured bar-only weight. Excludes subwoofer, rears, mounting hardware and cables.

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Dimensions and weight

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Soundbar dimensionsiBar alone in its normal tabletop orientation, without detachable rears, wall brackets or external cables. A source that includes detachable ends must use component_dimensions instead. A size labelled L x W x H, as on Amazon, is width x depth x height.

Width694.4Height56.1Depth103.9mm(27.3 × 2.2 × 4.1 in)4Maker product pagebose.co.jp/p/home-theater/bose-smart-soundbar/SSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications metric dimensions. Bar alone.

Width651Height68Depth100mm(25.6 × 2.7 × 3.9 in)2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/beamRead 8 October 2026Current manual and product page give 651 x 68 x 100 mm. Launch fact sheet instead gives a 69 mm height. Current manual takes precedence.

Soundbar weightiBar alone, without detachable rears, subwoofer, wall brackets or external cables. Source-published masses including detachable ends belong in component_dimensions.

3,130g(6.9 lb)4Maker product pagebose.co.jp/p/home-theater/bose-smart-soundbar/SSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications metric weight. Bar alone.

2,880g(6.3 lb)2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/beamRead 8 October 2026Current manual and product page give 2.88 kg. Launch fact sheet gives 2.8 kg. Current manual takes precedence.

Component dimensions and weightiPublished dimensions and mass for named supplied components, including a bar with detachable rears attached when stated. Each row describes one enclosure, not the pair, unless the component label explicitly states a set. Width, height and depth use normal installed orientation.

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Package dimensions

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Package weightiShipping package including supplied components and packaging.

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Wall mountable

Yes3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/5f53b0a22e4d54bd/original/892389_OG_SSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026

In the box

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In the box

Smart Soundbar, HDMI cable, Optical cable, Power cord, Remote control with battery, Quick start guide, Roku ready insert sheet2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-soundbar/SSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Sonos Beam (Gen 2), Power cable, HDMI cable, Sonos Optical Audio Adapter, Setup guide, Legal and warranty information1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026Product page Box Contents lists the standalone bar package.

Wall mount hardware includediSupplied bar mounting brackets or mount. Screws alone do not establish that a complete mount is included.

No3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/5f53b0a22e4d54bd/original/892389_OG_SSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Wall bracket must be purchased separately.

No1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026Sonos wall mount is sold separately.

HDMI cable included

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-soundbar/SSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026

Optical cable included

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-soundbar/SSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

No1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026An optical audio adapter does not count as an optical cable.

General

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Series

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Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

439269, 892079-11003Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/5f53b0a22e4d54bd/original/892389_OG_SSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Regulatory model on page 6. Retail identifier, where present, separately supported by SoundGuys.7Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-smart-soundbar-review-129893Read 8 October 2026Exact 2024 model review states retail model 892079-1100.

BEAM2US1BLK, BEAM2US11Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026Maker ProductGroup JSON-LD lists the black and white US standalone soundbar SKUs.

GTIN / EAN

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840136802327, 8401368023101Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026Maker JSON-LD names the property gtin13 but publishes these literal 12-digit US UPC values, matched to the black and white SKUs.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

18 September 20241Press releaseassets.bosecreative.com/m/78b10e1246fbc3cc/original/Bose-Smart-Soundbar-and-Bose-Personal-Surround-Sound-press-release_FINAL_engUS.pdfRead 8 October 2026

14 September 20219Press releaseinvestors.sonos.com/news-and-events/investor-news/latest-news/2021/Sonos-Unveils-Next-Generation-Beam-with-Support-for-Dolby-Atmos-and-New-Audio-Formats/default.aspxRead 8 October 2026

Status

Available2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-soundbar/SSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Available1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$4991Press releaseassets.bosecreative.com/m/78b10e1246fbc3cc/original/Bose-Smart-Soundbar-and-Bose-Personal-Surround-Sound-press-release_FINAL_engUS.pdfRead 8 October 2026US launch price, excluding sales tax.

$4498Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/beam-gen2/beam-gen2factsheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official launch fact sheet USD price for the standalone bar, excluding US sales tax. Later shop prices are not launch prices.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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€4998Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/beam-gen2/beam-gen2factsheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official launch fact sheet euro retail launch price as published for the standalone bar, including VAT.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, GB, JP2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-soundbar/SSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026US, GB and JP maker pages offer this exact model.4Maker product pagebose.co.jp/p/home-theater/bose-smart-soundbar/SSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black1Press releaseassets.bosecreative.com/m/78b10e1246fbc3cc/original/Bose-Smart-Soundbar-and-Bose-Personal-Surround-Sound-press-release_FINAL_engUS.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Black, White1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026The black and white standalone bar have the same acoustic hardware.

Links

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Product page

www.bose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-soundbar/SSB-SOUNDBAR.html2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-soundbar/SSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/beam1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

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assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/beam-gen2/beam-gen2factsheet.pdf8Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/beam-gen2/beam-gen2factsheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Manual

assets.bosecreative.com/m/5f53b0a22e4d54bd/original/892389_OG_SSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdf3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/5f53b0a22e4d54bd/original/892389_OG_SSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026

www.sonos.com/en-us/guides/beam1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beamRead 8 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-soundbar/SSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026One-year limited warranty for new products directly from Bose US.

1year7Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/legal/terms-of-useRead 8 October 2026US new product manufacturer warranty, section 10(a). One year from original purchase. Excludes statutory rights and extended protection.

Both are also in the API. Back to all soundbars.