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Bose SoundLink Color II
Expert reviews [11]
- with a score: 7
- without a score: 4
| Highest score by Gadget Review | 92 |
| Average score based on 11 reviews | 81 |
| Lowest score by Louder | 70 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
- Innovative Bose technology packs bold sound into a small, water-resistant speaker
- Built-in mic for speakerphone to take clear conference or personal calls out loud with a wireless range of approximately 9 m
- Rugged, with a soft-touch silicone exterior that makes it easy to pick up and go
- Voice prompts talk you through Bluetooth pairing so it’s easier than ever-or even quick-pair with NFC devices
- Lithium-ion battery lets you enjoy up to eight hours of play time, rechargeable with USB power sources
- Built-in mic for speakerphone or accessing digital assistants like Siri or the 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!
