Bose Soundlink Micro Review

Name: Bose Soundlink Micro
Brand: Bose

Christen da Costa

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74^%

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Top experts love the Bose SoundLink Micro portable speaker, and they recommend it for podcasts, music, and use as a voice assistant. They were delighted by its wide soundstage, remarkably portable design, and dual-pairing Bluetooth technology. However, they were unhappy that it doesn’t support stereo and lacks low bass.

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Expert Score

76

*.75

We place a 75% weighted value on Expert Test Scores

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Customer Score

94.296

*.25

We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

74^%

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Expert Score Breakdown_

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Cat Trust Score
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The Bose SoundLink Micro is fair for outdoor use. It’s… read more
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80
The Bose SoundLink Micro speaker delivers an impressive Bluetooth audio… read more
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75
The Bose SoundLink Micro isn’t exactly the cheapest Bluetooth speaker,… read more
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Cat Trust Score
68
The Bose SoundLink Micro is just about the most portable… read more

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Overview_

The Bose SoundLink Micro is a 2016-model mid-range Bluetooth speaker produced to provide a rugged design for outdoor users. Like some of the top speakers today, this device is IP67-rated for waterproof and dustproof operation. This unit has a wide soundstage and low Bluetooth latency, and it supports dual device pairing. It has a strap for attaching it to a bag. Learn more about the Bose SoundLink Micro in our review below and see how it compares with the best-rated Bluetooth speakers on the market today.

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Reason to Buy

IP67-rated waterproof, dustproof construction
Smartphone-based voice assistants
Excellent soundstage performance
Dual-device Bluetooth pairing with low latency
Lightweight, compact design

Reason to Avoid

Doesn’t get very loud
Downmixes stereo to mono
Poor low-bass

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Market Context	The Bose SoundLink Micro is a 2016-model mid-range Bluetooth speaker produced to provide a rugged design for outdoor users. Like some of the top speakers… The Bose SoundLink Micro is a 2016-model mid-range Bluetooth speaker produced to provide a rugged design for outdoor users. Like some of the top speakers today, this device is IP67-rated for waterproof and dustproof operation. This unit has a wide soundstage and low Bluetooth latency, and it supports dual device pairing. It has a strap for attaching it to a bag. Learn more about the Bose SoundLink Micro in our review below and see how it compares with the best-rated Bluetooth speakers on the market today.	The Bose SoundLink Flex has an 87.5 dB SPL, getting louder than the Bose SoundLink Micro, which has a 78.6 dB SPL. However, the Bose… The Bose SoundLink Flex has an 87.5 dB SPL, getting louder than the Bose SoundLink Micro, which has a 78.6 dB SPL. However, the Bose SoundLink Micro has a lower 1.04 dB directivity index, providing a wider soundstage than the Flex, which has a 4.59 dB directivity index. Check out our Bose SoundLink Flex review for details about the Micro.	With a -0.31 frequency response slope, the JBL Flip 5 produces more balanced sounds than the Bose SoundLink Micro speaker, which has a -0.64 slope…. With a -0.31 frequency response slope, the JBL Flip 5 produces more balanced sounds than the Bose SoundLink Micro speaker, which has a -0.64 slope. The JBL device has an 85.5 dB maximum SPL, getting much louder than the Bose SoundLink Micro, which has a 78.6 dB maximum SPL. However, the Bose device supports smartphone-based voice assistants, unlike the Flip 5.	Featuring stereo technology, the Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 2 provides better directional music than the Bose SoundLink Micro, which downmixes stereo to mono. It also has… Featuring stereo technology, the Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 2 provides better directional music than the Bose SoundLink Micro, which downmixes stereo to mono. It also has a better 12.9-hour battery life than the 7.8-hour battery of the Bose SoundLink Micro. Unlike the WONDERBOOM 2, the Bose SoundLink Micro speaker has a companion app, however.
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Score Card

E

Expert Score

76

*.75

We place a 75% weighted value on Expert Test Scores

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Customer Score

94.296

*.25

We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

74^%

Any product with a True Score above 80 is a Absolutely Fresh

Expert Score Breakdown_

Publications with higher Trust Scores are given more weight

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Trust Score
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Cat Trust Score
62
The Bose SoundLink Micro is fair for outdoor use. It’s a sturdy speaker with a… read more
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Trust Score
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Cat Trust Score
80
The Bose SoundLink Micro speaker delivers an impressive Bluetooth audio performance for its size, but… read more
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Trust Score
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Cat Trust Score
75
The Bose SoundLink Micro isn’t exactly the cheapest Bluetooth speaker, but its portability, good sound,… read more
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Trust Score
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Cat Trust Score
68
The Bose SoundLink Micro is just about the most portable speaker on the market right… read more
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Cat Trust Score
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The compact and rugged SoundLink Micro Bluetooth speaker from Bose has a tear-proof strap to… read more