Bose SoundLink Micro - Reviews, Prices, Specs and Alternatives
Bose SoundLink Micro
- Waterproof - 20 out of 20 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]100%
- Durable build quality - 15 out of 20 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]75%
- Portability - 14 out of 20 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]70%
- Sound quality - 13 out of 20 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]65%
- Silicone Strap - 13 out of 20 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]65%
- Bose Connect mobile app - 13 out of 20 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]65%
- Speakerphone mode - 11 out of 20 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]55%
- Voice Assistant / Voice Control - 10 out of 20 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]50%
- Battery life Indicator - 4 out of 20 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]20%
- Bluetooth Connectivity - 3 out of 20 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]15%
- Minimalist Buttons - 3 out of 20 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]15%
- Loud Sound - 2 out of 20 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]10%
- Good Price - 2 out of 20 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]10%
- High Price - 10 out of 20 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]50%
- Substandard Battery Life - 9 out of 20 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]45%
- No auxillary port - 9 out of 20 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]45%
- Doesn't float - 4 out of 20 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]20%
- No USB C / Slow Charging - 3 out of 20 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]15%
- Unidirectional Speaker - 3 out of 20 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]15%
- Unclear Sound at Higher Volume - 3 out of 20 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]15%
- Noticeable Latency - 2 out of 20 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]10%
- Silicone Strap Short / Impractical - 2 out of 20 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]10%
- Unclear sound - 2 out of 20 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]10%
- Poor Sound Quality - 2 out of 20 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]10%
- No kickstand - 2 out of 20 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]10%
- No Wi-Fi - 1 out of 20 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]5%
- Short Bluetooth range - 1 out of 20 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]5%
- iPhone connectivity issues. - 1 out of 20 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]5%
Expert reviews [18]
- with a score: 11
- without a score: 7
Highest score by Old Time Music | 96 |
Average score based on 18 reviews | 78 |
Lowest score by Expert Reviews | 60 |
Score distribution:
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- CRISP, BALANCED SOUND and unmatched bass for a Bluetooth speaker its size, plays loud & clear outdoors—for beach days or camping trips. When a call comes in, the audio on the Sound Link Micro will pause and the call will ring through the speaker. If you wish to answer the call through the Sound Link Micro, simply press the multi-function button to answer the call. You can now talk into the speaker itself to conduct your phone call. Once you end your call, music playback will resume
- WATERPROOF speaker from the Inside out (Ipx7 rating), with soft, rugged exterior, resists dents, cracks and scratches
- EASILY PORTABLE with a Tear-resistant strap to bring it wherever you go, strap to your backpack, cooler or handlebars
- UP TO 6 HOURS of play time from a rechargeable battery and wireless Bluetooth pairing. Wireless range up to 30 feet
- BUILT-IN SPEAKERPHONE for taking calls out loud and voice access to your phone’s Siri or your Google assistant
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Speakers range from not being able to handle even a drop of water to being able to be fully submerged in water for several minutes. Do you plan to take your speaker outside? To the beach? To the pool? In the shower? Then you definitely need to verify the level of water resistance before purchasing. You can tell the water resistance by the IP rating—the higher the rating, the more resistant the speaker is to the elements. For reference, the first digit refers to dust protection and the second digit refers to water protection. It reads as: IP68. Anything higher than IP66 will be dust- and splash-proof, meaning it can handle some contact with water, but cannot be fully submerged or soaked.
Battery life for Bluetooth speakers is measured in milliampere hours (mAh). Manufacturers will report the battery life of a speaker in the average number of hours it takes to empty from a full charge. Keep in mind this number is based on medium levels of usage. If you play the speaker on full volume, it will drain the battery faster. Some specialty features like using the speaker to charge your phone or casting an LED light show will also drain the battery faster. The manufacturer reported number is just an estimate, and may be slightly different based on your usage.
It’s also important to consider is the type of battery. Rechargeable lithium-ion (LI-ion) batters are ideal, but some speakers only take standard or rechargeable AA/AAA/C/D batteries. You may even find Bluetooth speakers that recharge via solar power—great for outdoor use!