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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£120
  • Avg. price in US: ~$120
  • Audio output power: ?
  • Battery life: 12 hours
  • IP rating: IP67
  • Bluetooth version: 5.4
  • Weight: 330 g

Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen 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.

7.5

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Speakers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Portable Speakers category.

Score components:

80.0%

7.0

Technical Score

20.0%

9.6

User score

Very good
7.0

Technical Score

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 components:

32.0%

5.4

Audio

20.0%

6.0

Battery

18.0%

9.5

Durability

16.0%

6.7

Connectivity

8.0%

9.3

Controls

3.0%

9.5

Design

3.0%

7.6

Smart features

Very good
9.6

User score

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 components:

70.0%

9.4

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.7
(1477)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

Exceptional
  • 9.2
    Outdoor durability

    Score components:

    40.0%

    10

    Water resistance

    25.0%

    9.7

    IP rating

    20.0%

    9.9

    Weight

    15.0%

    5.2

    Battery life

  • 7.9
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    ?

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    5.2

    Battery life

    15.0%

    9.9

    Weight

    15.0%

    10

    Party mode

  • 7.1
    Home listening

    Score components:

    35.0%

    ?

    Multi-room support

    30.0%

    4.0

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    20.0%

    ?

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    9.9

    Weight

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Verdict

The Bose SoundLink Micro (2nd Gen) is an ultra-portable mono Bluetooth 5.4 speaker weighing 0.725 lbs and measuring 1.7 x 4.1 x 4.1 inches, featuring an upgraded USB-C charging port, a flexible integrated utility strap, and an IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating. Its primary advantages include surprisingly robust bass and crisp treble for its size, customizable three-band EQ through the companion app, Snapdragon aptX Adaptive codec support, and an advertised battery life of up to 12 hours. However, its notable drawbacks include a lack of a built-in microphone for speakerphone or voice assistant calls, a tendency for the battery life to drop significantly to around 3 to 4.5 hours at higher volumes, and the fact that the unit does not float in water.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen

Technical Score

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 components:

32.0%

5.4

Audio

20.0%

6.0

Battery

18.0%

9.5

Durability

16.0%

6.7

Connectivity

8.0%

9.3

Controls

3.0%

9.5

Design

3.0%

7.6

Smart features

7.0
Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has a technical score of 6.97 points, which is higher than 58.9% of products in this category.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

9.4

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.7
(1477)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

9.6
Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has a user score of 9.58 points, which is higher than 96.1% of products in this category.
Popularity
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.
10
Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 66.6% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

7.5

Overall score

40.0%

9.9

Price

8.2
Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.2 points, which is higher than 83.4% of products in this category.
Audio output power
What it is: The maximum continuous power the speaker system can deliver.
When it matters: When you need enough output to fill a larger or noisier space.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 W

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Driver unit size
What it is: The diameter of each main speaker driver.
When it matters: When the size of the main driver influences bass reach and output capability.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 50 mm

40.00 mm
Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has a driver unit size of 40.00 mm which is smaller than that of 76.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 13.2% of portable speakers.
Primary driver diameter: 40.00 mm.
Number of drivers
What it is: The total number of speaker drivers built into the unit.
When it matters: When fuller driver arrays and broader sound coverage matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 2

1
Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has 1 drivers, which is fewer than 75.6% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 24.4% of portable speakers.
Acoustic drivers: 1.
Frequency response tolerance
What it is: The allowed deviation around the stated frequency response curve.
When it matters: When a flatter and more accurate frequency response matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 3 dB

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Lowest frequency
What it is: The lowest audible frequency the speaker can reproduce.
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <= 60 Hz

91.00 Hz
Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has a lowest frequency of 91.00 Hz which is higher than that of 82% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Lower frequency-response endpoint: 91.00 Hz.
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Bluetooth connectivity
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive audio over Bluetooth.
When it matters: When wireless playback from phones, tablets, or computers matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
What it is: The generation of Bluetooth supported by the speaker hardware.
When it matters: When compatibility and efficiency with newer Bluetooth devices matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 5.0

5.4
Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen supports Bluetooth version 5.4 which is newer than that of 96.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.4% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth version: 5.4.
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: The farthest distance at which the Bluetooth link can remain usable.
When it matters: When the source device may be far from the speaker.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 10 m

9.00 m
Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has a maximum Bluetooth range of 9.00 m which is shorter than that of 95.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.5% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range: 9.00 m.
Bluetooth profiles supported
What it is: The Bluetooth operating profiles available for playback, control, or calls.
When it matters: When Bluetooth playback, control, and call compatibility depend on specific profiles.

Importance: LOW

A2DP; AVRCP; HFP
Bluetooth LE Audio
What it is: Shows whether the speaker supports the low-energy Bluetooth audio standard.
When it matters: When newer low-power Bluetooth audio features matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen supports Bluetooth LE Audio. 97.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports Bluetooth LE Audio.
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Battery life
What it is: The playback time available from one full battery charge.
When it matters: When you need longer playback between charges.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 h

12 hours
Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has a battery life of 12 hours which is longer than that of 47.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 15.7% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
What it is: The amount of electrical charge the internal battery can store.
When it matters: When longer untethered playback or power-bank use needs more stored charge.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 5000 mAh

3,000 mAh
Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has a battery capacity of 3,000 mAh which is larger than that of 58.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.8% of portable speakers.
Charging time
What it is: The time needed to recharge the battery fully.
When it matters: When the speaker needs to be ready again quickly.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 4 h

3 hours
Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen 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
What it is: The maximum charging power the speaker can accept from a compatible power source.
When it matters: When faster charging requires the speaker to accept more input power.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 20 W

7 W
Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has a maximum charging input power of 7 W which is lower than that of 57.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.3% of portable speakers.
Built-in rechargeable battery
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker uses a battery that can be recharged.
When it matters: When portable use without disposable batteries or continuous mains power matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has a built-in rechargeable battery. 18.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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IP rating
What it is: The ingress protection code for dust and water resistance.
When it matters: When dust and water protection need to match the intended environment.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: IP67+

IP67
Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has an IP rating of IP67 which provides better ingress protection than 80% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 19.1% of portable speakers.
Water resistance
What it is: Indicates whether the enclosure can resist water exposure.
When it matters: When the speaker may be used near pools, rain, or splashes.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen is water resistant. 38.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
What it is: Shows whether the enclosure is protected against dust ingress.
When it matters: When the speaker may be exposed to sand, soil, or dusty environments.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen is dust resistant. 48.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Waterproof depth rating
What it is: The maximum water depth the speaker is rated to withstand.
When it matters: When the speaker may be submerged or used very close to water.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 1 m

1 m
Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has a waterproof depth rating of 1 m which is deeper than that of 52.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 47.4% of portable speakers.
Drop resistance
What it is: Indicates whether the housing is designed to survive accidental drops.
When it matters: When the speaker may be bumped or suffer an accidental fall during outdoor or travel use.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

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On-device controls placement
What it is: The physical area of the speaker where its controls are located.
When it matters: When you want controls that are easy to reach in the speaker intended placement.

Importance: LOW

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Touchscreen
What it is: Indicates whether a touch-sensitive screen is integrated.
When it matters: When direct visual control is more convenient than buttons or an app.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
The speaker does not have an integrated touchscreen.
Smartphone app control
What it is: Shows whether the speaker can be controlled from a phone app.
When it matters: When remote settings, updates, or sound adjustment from a phone matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen supports smartphone app control. 46.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Compatible mobile app provides speaker control or settings.
Remote control
What it is: Indicates whether a dedicated remote control is supplied or supported.
When it matters: When you want to control playback from across the room.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen does not include a remote control. 15% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No dedicated remote control is documented.
Fast pairing
What it is: Shows whether setup with compatible devices can be completed more quickly.
When it matters: When quick setup with compatible devices matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen supports fast pairing. 77.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports documented one-tap or quick device pairing.
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Weight
What it is: The total mass of the portable speaker.
When it matters: When carrying the speaker frequently or packing light matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 1000 g

330 g
Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen weighs 330 g which is lighter than that of 78.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.8% of portable speakers.
Height
What it is: The vertical external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit beneath shelves or in a compact bag.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 20 cm

4.3 cm
Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has a height of 4.3 cm which is shorter than that of 95.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Width
What it is: The side-to-side external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit a narrow shelf, bag, or tabletop.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 25 cm

10.4 cm
Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has a width of 10.4 cm which is narrower than that of 73.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Depth
What it is: The front-to-back depth of the speaker housing.
When it matters: When the speaker should take up less front-to-back space.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 10 cm

4.3 cm
Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has a depth of 4.3 cm which is shallower than that of 89.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.6% of portable speakers.
Carry options
What it is: The available ways to carry, hang, or attach the speaker.
When it matters: When a handle, strap, or attachment point changes how you carry the speaker.

Importance: LOW

strap
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Companion app name
What it is: The official app used to control settings and functions of the speaker.
When it matters: When app compatibility and the available control features depend on the official app.

Importance: LOW

Bose Connect
Firmware updates
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive firmware revisions after purchase.
When it matters: When post-purchase fixes and feature improvements matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen supports firmware updates. 52.9% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
Firmware update method
What it is: The path used to install firmware updates on the speaker.
When it matters: When the convenience and reliability of installing updates matters.

Importance: LOW

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Voice assistant support
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can work with supported voice assistants.
When it matters: When hands-free control through a compatible assistant matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen supports voice assistants. 73.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports direct voice-assistant control.
Spotify Connect
What it is: Shows whether Spotify can stream directly to the speaker over the network.
When it matters: When Spotify should stream directly without keeping phone audio active.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Does not support native Spotify Connect.
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Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen vs the average portable speaker

  • Better ingress protection
    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP67 vs IPX5).
    What it is: The ingress protection code for dust and water resistance.
    When it matters: When dust and water protection need to match the intended environment.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: IP67+

    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP67 vs IPX5).IP67 vs IPX5
  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).
    What it is: The maximum water depth the speaker is rated to withstand.
    When it matters: When the speaker may be submerged or used very close to water.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 1 m

    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).1 m vs 0 m
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    Simultaneous Bluetooth devices: 2.
    What it is: The number of source devices that can stay connected at the same time.
    When it matters: When switching between several connected source devices matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 2

    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).2 vs 1
  • 3 more adjustable EQ bands
    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (3 vs 0).
    3 app eq bands.
    What it is: The number of adjustable equalizer frequency bands available in the app.
    When it matters: When fine-grained sound adjustment in the companion app matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 5 bands

    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (3 vs 0).3 vs 0
  • Has an equalizer
    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
    Offers user-selectable EQ, tone adjustment, or sound presets.
    What it is: Shows whether the sound balance can be adjusted across frequency ranges.
    When it matters: When you want to adjust bass, midrange, or treble balance.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
  • Claims MIL-STD-810 compliance
    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen claims MIL-STD-810 compliance, while the average portable speaker does not claim MIL-STD-810 compliance.
    What it is: Shows whether testing against MIL-STD-810 durability procedures is claimed.
    When it matters: When independently defined durability test procedures matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen claims MIL-STD-810 compliance, while the average portable speaker does not claim MIL-STD-810 compliance.
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen supports aptX Adaptive, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX Adaptive.
    Supports aptX Adaptive.
    What it is: Indicates whether aptX Adaptive can adjust quality and latency dynamically.
    When it matters: When Bluetooth quality and latency should adapt to the content and connection.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen supports aptX Adaptive, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX Adaptive.
  • Supports Bluetooth LE Audio
    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen supports Bluetooth LE Audio, while the average portable speaker does not support Bluetooth LE Audio.
    Supports Bluetooth LE Audio.
    What it is: Shows whether the speaker supports the low-energy Bluetooth audio standard.
    When it matters: When newer low-power Bluetooth audio features matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen supports Bluetooth LE Audio, while the average portable speaker does not support Bluetooth LE Audio.
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen supports aptX Adaptive, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX Adaptive.
  • Supports Bluetooth LE Audio
    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen supports Bluetooth LE Audio, while the average portable speaker does not support Bluetooth LE Audio.
  • 0.4 Bluetooth levels newer
    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has a newer Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (5.4 vs 5.0).
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
  • Supports aptX Lossless
    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen supports aptX Lossless, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX Lossless.
  • Supports AAC Bluetooth audio
    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen supports AAC Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker does not support AAC Bluetooth audio.
  • 400 mAh more battery capacity
    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (3,000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
  • Better ingress protection
    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP67 vs IPX5).
  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).
  • Claims MIL-STD-810 compliance
    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen claims MIL-STD-810 compliance, while the average portable speaker does not claim MIL-STD-810 compliance.
  • 10 °C higher maximum operating temperature
    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has a higher maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (50 °C vs 40 °C).
  • Is UV resistant
    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen is UV resistant, while the average portable speaker is not rated as UV resistant.
  • 3 more adjustable EQ bands
    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (3 vs 0).
  • Has an equalizer
    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
  • Supports fast pairing
    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • Supports party mode
    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
  • Has a programmable button
    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has a programmable button, while the average portable speaker does not have a programmable button.
  • Has a sleep timer
    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has a sleep timer, while the average portable speaker does not have a sleep timer.
  • 470 g lighter
    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen is lighter than the average portable speaker (330 g vs 800 g).
  • 8.1 cm shorter
    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen is shorter than the average portable speaker (4.3 cm vs 12.4 cm).
  • 4 cm shallower
    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen is shallower than the average portable speaker (4.3 cm vs 8.3 cm).
  • 7.7 cm narrower
    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen is narrower than the average portable speaker (10.4 cm vs 18.1 cm).
  • Supports voice assistants
    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen supports voice assistants, while the average portable speaker does not support voice assistants.
  • Supports firmware updates
    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
  • 6 newer
    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen was released more recently than the average portable speaker (2025 vs 2019).

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Smart features
  • 14 dB SPL lower maximum sound pressure
    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has a lower maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (78 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL).
    Sound pressure level: 78.00 dB.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Built-in microphones: 0.
  • 31 Hz less deep bass extension
    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (91 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).
    Lower frequency-response endpoint: 91.00 Hz.
  • 10 mm smaller main driver
    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (40 mm vs 50.00 mm).
    Primary driver diameter: 40.00 mm.
  • 10 dB lower signal-to-noise ratio
    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has a lower signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (70 dB vs 80 dB).
    Signal-to-noise ratio: 70.00 dB.
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    Acoustic drivers: 1.
  • Does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input
    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input, while the average portable speaker has a 3.5 mm AUX input.
    No built-in 3.5 mm AUX input.
  • 1 m shorter Bluetooth range
    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has a shorter Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (9 m vs 10 m).
    Maximum Bluetooth range: 9.00 m.
  • 3 W lower charging input power
    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (7 W vs 10 W).
  • 14 dB SPL lower maximum sound pressure
    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has a lower maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (78 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL).
    Sound pressure level: 78.00 dB.
    What it is: The maximum acoustic loudness the speaker can produce.
    When it matters: When the speaker must play loudly in a large or outdoor space.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 90 dB SPL

    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has a lower maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (78 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL).78.00 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Built-in microphones: 0.
    What it is: The number of microphones built into the speaker.
    When it matters: When voice pickup, calls, or beamforming performance matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 1

    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).0 vs 1
  • 31 Hz less deep bass extension
    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (91 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).
    Lower frequency-response endpoint: 91.00 Hz.
    What it is: The lowest audible frequency the speaker can reproduce.
    When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <= 60 Hz

    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (91 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).91.00 Hz vs 60.00 Hz
  • 10 mm smaller main driver
    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (40 mm vs 50.00 mm).
    Primary driver diameter: 40.00 mm.
    What it is: The diameter of each main speaker driver.
    When it matters: When the size of the main driver influences bass reach and output capability.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 50 mm

    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (40 mm vs 50.00 mm).40.00 mm vs 50.00 mm
  • Does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input
    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input, while the average portable speaker has a 3.5 mm AUX input.
    No built-in 3.5 mm AUX input.
    What it is: Indicates whether a standard 3.5 mm analog audio socket is present.
    When it matters: When you need a reliable wired analog audio connection.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input, while the average portable speaker has a 3.5 mm AUX input.
  • 10 dB lower signal-to-noise ratio
    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has a lower signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (70 dB vs 80 dB).
    Signal-to-noise ratio: 70.00 dB.
    What it is: The ratio between the wanted audio signal and background noise.
    When it matters: When cleaner audio with less background noise matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 80 dB

    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has a lower signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (70 dB vs 80 dB).70.00 dB vs 80 dB
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    Acoustic drivers: 1.
    What it is: The total number of speaker drivers built into the unit.
    When it matters: When fuller driver arrays and broader sound coverage matter.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 2

    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).1 vs 2
  • 3 W lower charging input power
    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (7 W vs 10 W).
    What it is: The maximum charging power the speaker can accept from a compatible power source.
    When it matters: When faster charging requires the speaker to accept more input power.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 20 W

    Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (7 W vs 10 W).7 W vs 10 W
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1477 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen?

  • Ultra-compact and highly pocketable design
  • Extremely lightweight and easy to carry
  • Rugged and robust build quality with a premium silicone finish
  • Excellent IP67 dustproof and waterproof rating
  • Handy, versatile, and replaceable rear utility strap
  • Clear, well-balanced mid-range and crisp high frequencies
  • Surprisingly decent bass performance and volume for its tiny size
  • Significantly improved battery life over the first generation (up to 12 hours)
  • Modernized USB-C charging port
  • Advanced Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity with multipoint pairing
  • App-controlled adjustable EQ for custom sound profiling

What customers dislike about Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen?

  • High premium price tag compared to competitors
  • Built-in microphone was removed, eliminating speakerphone and voice assistant use
  • Struggles with sub-bass frequencies and deep low-end thump due to its small size
  • Audio is downmixed to mono, resulting in a narrow soundstage and limited instrument separation
  • Battery life drains significantly faster when music is played at higher volumes
  • Sound quality can become slightly compressed or degrade beyond 85% volume
  • Does not support full high-resolution audio codecs like LDAC
  • Fabric strap can pick up dirt and grime over time

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soundguys.com
17/09/2025
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Bose SoundLink Micro (2nd Gen) review: Better sound, limited stamina.
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gizmodo.com
18/10/2025
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Bose SoundLink Micro (2nd Gen)Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Review: A Tiny Speaker You Could Actually Love
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techradar.com
22/03/2026
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Bose SoundLink Micro Gen 2 review - TechRadar
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trustedreviews.com
24/06/2025
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Bose SoundLink MicroGo to product viewer dialogue for this item. vs SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen: Upgrade Comparison
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computerbild.de
09/01/2026
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heise.de
10/03/2026
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netzwelt.de
14/09/2025
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frandroid.com
01/09/2025
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lesnumeriques.com
09/09/2025
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leveltech.fr
28/09/2025
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