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Bose S1 Pro Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£520Audio output power:160.00 WBattery life:11 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:4.2Weight:?

Bose S1 Pro Review: Compare 130 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Portable Speakers category and whether it is worth buying.

Bose S1 Pro
7.7/10

Overall score

Score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Speakers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
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Score distribution
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★ Better than 93% of models
Score components

80%

7.2

Technical score

20%

9.5

User score

★Better than 93% of portable speakers
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

7.8

Price

â–²Better than 59%
7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 85% of models
Score components

32%

7.6

Audio

20%

7.6

Battery

18%

7.1

Durability

16%

5.9

Connectivity

8%

8.2

Controls

3%

5.9

Design

3%

6.2

Smart features

â–²Better than 85%
9.5

User score

User score
9.5/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

70%

9.4

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
★Better than 97%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Bose S1 Pro

Technical score
Technical score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 85% of models
Score components:

32%

7.6

Audio

20%

7.6

Battery

18%

7.1

Durability

16%

5.9

Connectivity

8%

8.2

Controls

3%

5.9

Design

3%

6.2

Smart features

7.2
User score
User score
9.5/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

70%

9.4

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.5
Popularity
Popularity
10/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Portable Speakers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
Bose S1 Pro has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 92% of products in this category.
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Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components:

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

7.8

Price

7.7
Audio output power
160 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 160 W which is higher than that of 95.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.9% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
152 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 152 mm which is larger than that of 95.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Number of drivers
4
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable speaker has 4 drivers, which is more than 81.7% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 11.9% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
3 dB
Market range: <3 dB – >6 dB
This portable speaker has a frequency response tolerance of 3 dB which is lower than that of 23.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 69.2% of portable speakers.
Lowest frequency
62 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 62 Hz which is higher than that of 56.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.6% of portable speakers.
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Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
4.2
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 4.2 which is older than that of 53.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 17.8% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
9 m
Market range: <10 m – >30 m
This portable speaker has a maximum Bluetooth range of 9 m which is shorter than that of 95.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.5% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth profiles supported
?
Bluetooth LE Audio
no
This portable speaker does not support Bluetooth LE Audio. 2.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Battery life
11 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 11 hours which is shorter than that of 52.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.6% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
5,500 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 5,500 mAh which is larger than that of 87.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Charging time
3 hours
Market range: <2 hours – >5 hours
This portable speaker has a charging time of 3 hours which is shorter than that of 35.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 35.1% of portable speakers.
Maximum charging input power
?
Built-in rechargeable battery
yes
This portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery. 18.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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IP rating
?
Water resistance
no
This portable speaker is not water resistant. 61.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
?
Waterproof depth rating
?
Drop resistance
?
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On-device controls placement
rear
Touchscreen
no
This portable speaker does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Smartphone app control
yes
This portable speaker supports smartphone app control. 46.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Compatible mobile app provides speaker control or settings.
Remote control
no
This portable speaker does not include a remote control. 15% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Fast pairing
no
This portable speaker does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
?
Height
33 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 33 cm which is taller than that of 93% of portable speakers.
Width
24.1 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 24.1 cm which is wider than that of 67.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Depth
28.6 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 28.6 cm which is deeper than that of 95.5% of portable speakers.
Carry options
?
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Companion app name
Bose Connect
Firmware updates
yes
This portable speaker supports firmware updates. 52.9% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
Firmware update method
App; USB
Voice assistant support
no
This portable speaker does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Spotify Connect
no
This portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Bose S1 Pro vs the average portable speaker

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  • 140 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (160 W vs 20 W).
    160 W vs 20 W
  • 102 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (152 mm vs 50 mm).
    152 mm vs 50 mm
  • 2,900 mAh more battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (5,500 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    5,500 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 11 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (103 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    103 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 2 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).
    4 vs 2
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • Has an equalizer
    This portable speaker has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
    Offers user-selectable EQ, tone adjustment, or sound presets.
  • Has a power bank function
    This portable speaker has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • 19.3% higher user score
    User score
    9.5/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
    Score distribution
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    Bose S1 Pro has a higher user score than the average portable speaker (9.55 vs 8).
    9.55 vs 8
  • 2.38x more popular
    Bose S1 Pro is more popular than the average portable speaker (10 vs 4.21).
    10 vs 4.21
  • 140 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (160 W vs 20 W).
    160 W vs 20 W
  • 102 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (152 mm vs 50 mm).
    152 mm vs 50 mm
  • 11 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (103 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    103 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 2 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).
    4 vs 2
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • 1 more USB ports
    This portable speaker has more USB ports than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • Has a microphone input
    This portable speaker has a microphone input, while the average portable speaker does not have a microphone input.
    Has a physical external microphone input.
  • 2,900 mAh more battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (5,500 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    5,500 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • Has a power bank function
    This portable speaker has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • Has a removable battery
    This portable speaker has a removable battery, while the average portable speaker does not have a removable battery.
  • 5 °C higher maximum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (45 °C vs 40 °C).
    45 °C vs 40 °C
  • Has an equalizer
    This portable speaker has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
    Offers user-selectable EQ, tone adjustment, or sound presets.
  • 2 more adjustable EQ bands
    This portable speaker has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (2 vs 0).
    2 vs 0
  • Supports party mode
    This portable speaker supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
    Supports synchronized multi-speaker party/group playback.
  • 2 more EQ presets
    This portable speaker has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (2 vs 0).
    2 vs 0
  • Supports playback mute
    This portable speaker supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.
    Speaker playback audio can be directly muted.
  • Supports firmware updates
    This portable speaker supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
    Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 3,000 Hz lower maximum frequency
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (17,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    17,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 20 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (-20 °C vs 0 °C).
    -20 °C vs 0 °C
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5).
    4.2 vs 5
  • 20.6 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (33 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    33 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 20.3 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (28.6 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    28.6 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 5.78x more expensive
    Bose S1 Pro is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£520 vs £90).
    £520 vs £90
  • 5.78x more expensive
    Bose S1 Pro is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£520 vs £90).
    £520 vs £90
  • 3,000 Hz lower maximum frequency
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (17,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    17,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 42 ms higher audio latency
    This portable speaker has higher audio latency than the average portable speaker (127 ms vs 85 ms).
    127 ms vs 85 ms
  • 2 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (62 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    62 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5).
    4.2 vs 5
  • 1 m shorter Bluetooth range
    This portable speaker has a shorter Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (9 m vs 10 m).
    9 m vs 10 m
  • 1 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (11 hours vs 12 hours).
    11 hours vs 12 hours
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 20 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (-20 °C vs 0 °C).
    -20 °C vs 0 °C
  • 20.6 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (33 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    33 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 20.3 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (28.6 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    28.6 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 6 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (24.1 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    24.1 cm vs 18.1 cm

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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Bose S1 Pro

  • Excellent, crisp, and clear mid-to-high sound quality that is ideal for live vocals and instruments
  • Highly portable, lightweight, and compact body featuring a built-in ergonomic carrying handle
  • Versatile 3-channel mixer supporting XLR inputs, 1/4-inch instrument inputs, and Bluetooth streaming
  • Impressive battery life offering up to 11 hours of wireless playback on a single charge
  • Flexible multi-position design with Auto EQ that automatically senses orientation to adjust the sound curve
  • Reliable, solid, and premium build quality suitable for street buskers and small outdoor events

What customers don't like about Bose S1 Pro

  • Lacks deep low-end bass extension, failing to deliver heavy thump or cinematic rumbles
  • Premium pricing makes it a highly expensive choice compared to casual consumer party speakers
  • Audio downmixes stereo content into a mono signal, resulting in a narrow soundstage
  • Suffers from high-frequency harshness and noticeable audio distortion when pushed above 80% volume
  • Exposed rear connection ports lack adequate weather or water resistance for harsh outdoor environments
  • Requires expensive proprietary accessories to unlock features like integrated wireless transmitters or an external subwoofer

Verdict

The Bose S1 Pro is a compact, 15.7-pound portable PA speaker and Bluetooth system featuring a 6-inch woofer, three 2.25-inch drivers, an integrated 3-channel mixer with ToneMatch processing, and a built-in sensor for Auto EQ optimization across four flexible placement positions. Key advantages include its lightweight mobility, pristine vocal and acoustic clarity, peak output of 103 dB SPL, a coverage angle of 100° horizontal by 40° vertical, and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery delivering up to 11 hours of playback. However, it lacks a dedicated sub-bass response for heavy low-end music, lacks an official IP dust or water resistance rating, and exhibits minor compression artifacts at maximum volume settings.

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