Comparing Bose SoundLink Color II and Bose SoundLink Micro
- 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
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- 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%
- Product 1: Crisp, balanced sound and unmatched bass for its size
- Product 1: Waterproof from the inside out (IPX7), with soft, rugged exterior
- Product 1: Tear-resistant strap to take it wherever you go
- Product 1: Wireless Bluetooth pairing with up to 6 hours of play time from a rechargeable, lithium-ion battery
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Expert reviews [11]
- Reviews with a score: 7
- Reviews without a score: 4
Highest score by Gadget Review | 92 |
Average score based on 11 reviews | 81 |
Lowest score by Louder | 70 |
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Expert reviews [18]
- Reviews with a score: 11
- Reviews without a score: 7
Highest score by Old Time Music | 96 |
Average score based on 18 reviews | 78 |
Lowest score by Expert Reviews | 60 |
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Bose SoundLink Micro ranks #2 and Bose SoundLink Color II ranks #24
Customers like Bose SoundLink Micro somewhat more
Bose SoundLink Micro, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Bose SoundLink Color II. In our awesomeness score Bose SoundLink Micro ranks #1 out of 178 and Bose SoundLink Color II ranks #18 out of 178.Go to awesomeness ranking Go to consumer score ranking
Bose SoundLink Micro is more popular
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To consider
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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!