Bose SoundLink Revolve II Review | 130 Data compared

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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£190
  • Avg. price in US: ~$220
  • Audio output power: ?
  • Battery life: 13 hours
  • IP rating: IP55
  • Bluetooth version: 4.1
  • Weight: 660 g

Bose SoundLink Revolve II 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.

7.1

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%

6.5

Technical Score

20.0%

9.4

User score

Very good
6.5

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%

6.4

Audio

20.0%

5.8

Battery

18.0%

7.4

Durability

16.0%

6.1

Connectivity

8.0%

6.4

Controls

3.0%

8.9

Design

3.0%

6.1

Smart features

Good
9.4

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%

9.2

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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Exceptional
  • 8.8
    Outdoor durability

    Score components:

    40.0%

    10

    Water resistance

    25.0%

    8.0

    IP rating

    20.0%

    9.5

    Weight

    15.0%

    5.8

    Battery life

  • 8.0
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    ?

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    5.8

    Battery life

    15.0%

    9.5

    Weight

    15.0%

    10

    Party mode

  • 5.6
    Home listening

    Score components:

    35.0%

    4.0

    Multi-room support

    30.0%

    4.0

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    20.0%

    ?

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    9.5

    Weight

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Verdict

The Bose SoundLink Revolve II is a compact, cylindrical portable speaker measuring 15.2 cm x 8.2 cm x 8.2 cm and weighing 660 grams, designed to deliver uniform 360-degree audio through a downward-facing full-range transducer and dual passive radiators. Its key advantages include a durable seamless aluminum housing with an IP55 dust and water resistance rating, up to 13 hours of battery life, stable Bluetooth 4.1 connectivity with a 9-meter wireless range, NFC pairing, and a built-in microphone for calls or smartphone voice assistants. However, notable drawbacks include its reliance on an outdated Micro-USB charging port rather than USB-C, a long 4-hour charging time, a lack of deep low-end bass performance, and the absence of a graphic EQ in the companion app for sound customization.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Bose SoundLink Revolve II

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%

6.4

Audio

20.0%

5.8

Battery

18.0%

7.4

Durability

16.0%

6.1

Connectivity

8.0%

6.4

Controls

3.0%

8.9

Design

3.0%

6.1

Smart features

6.5
Bose SoundLink Revolve II has a technical score of 6.5 points, which is lower than 68.2% 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%

9.2

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
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4.6
(6780)
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4.6
(1846)
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4.6
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(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

9.4
Bose SoundLink Revolve II has a user score of 9.44 points, which is higher than 90.4% 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 Revolve II 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%

7.1

Overall score

40.0%

9.5

Price

7.8
Bose SoundLink Revolve II has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.8 points, which is higher than 50.5% 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

52.00 mm
Bose SoundLink Revolve II has a driver unit size of 52.00 mm which is larger than that of 55.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.9% of portable speakers.
Primary driver diameter: 52.00 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 Revolve II 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

60.00 Hz
Bose SoundLink Revolve II has a lowest frequency of 60.00 Hz which is lower than that of 43.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 9.2% of portable speakers.
Lower frequency-response endpoint: 60.00 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 Revolve II 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

4.1
Bose SoundLink Revolve II supports Bluetooth version 4.1 which is older than that of 71.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.9% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth version: 4.1.
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 Revolve II 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; HSP
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

no
Bose SoundLink Revolve II does not support Bluetooth LE Audio. 2.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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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

13 hours
Bose SoundLink Revolve II has a battery life of 13 hours which is longer than that of 63.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1% 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

2,600 mAh
Bose SoundLink Revolve II has a battery capacity of 2,600 mAh which is larger than that of 49% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.4% 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

4 hours
Bose SoundLink Revolve II has a charging time of 4 hours which is longer than that of 67% of portable speakers and equal to that of 19.3% 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

8 W
Bose SoundLink Revolve II has a maximum charging input power of 8 W which is lower than that of 56.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% 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 Revolve II 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+

IP55
Bose SoundLink Revolve II has an IP rating of IP55 which provides better ingress protection than 75.3% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 0.1% 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 Revolve II 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 Revolve II 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

0 m
Bose SoundLink Revolve II is not rated for underwater use. 47.6% of cameras have a native waterproof depth rating.
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

yes
Bose SoundLink Revolve II resists accidental impacts. 67.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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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 Revolve II 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 Revolve II 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 Revolve II 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

no
Bose SoundLink Revolve II does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No qualifying fast-pair capability; initial pairing is manual or standard.
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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

660 g
Bose SoundLink Revolve II weighs 660 g which is lighter than that of 55.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% 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

15.2 cm
Bose SoundLink Revolve II has a height of 15.2 cm which is taller than that of 58.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.8% 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

8.2 cm
Bose SoundLink Revolve II has a width of 8.2 cm which is narrower than that of 86.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.5% 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

8.2 cm
Bose SoundLink Revolve II has a depth of 8.2 cm which is shallower than that of 50.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.7% 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

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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 Revolve II 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

App; USB
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 Revolve II 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 Revolve II 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 Revolve II vs the average portable speaker

  • Better ingress protection
    Bose SoundLink Revolve II has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP55 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 Revolve II has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP55 vs IPX5).IP55 vs IPX5
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    Bose SoundLink Revolve II provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
    Provides omnidirectional 360° sound radiation.
    What it is: Indicates whether sound is spread evenly in all directions.
    When it matters: When even sound coverage around the speaker matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: yes

    Bose SoundLink Revolve II provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    Bose SoundLink Revolve II 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 Revolve II has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).2 vs 1
  • Resists accidental impacts
    Bose SoundLink Revolve II resists accidental impacts, while the average portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating.
    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

    Bose SoundLink Revolve II resists accidental impacts, while the average portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating.
  • Supports party mode
    Bose SoundLink Revolve II supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
    Supports synchronized multi-speaker party/group playback.
    What it is: Indicates whether multiple speakers can play the same audio together.
    When it matters: When several compatible speakers should play together.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Bose SoundLink Revolve II supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
  • Supports NFC Bluetooth pairing
    Bose SoundLink Revolve II supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
    What it is: Shows whether NFC can be used to start Bluetooth pairing quickly.
    When it matters: When you want faster tap-to-pair setup with compatible devices.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Bose SoundLink Revolve II supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • Includes a power adapter
    Bose SoundLink Revolve II includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
    What it is: Indicates whether a dedicated power adapter is included in the box.
    When it matters: When you want the required charging hardware supplied in the box.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Bose SoundLink Revolve II includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • Supports voice assistants
    Bose SoundLink Revolve II supports voice assistants, while the average portable speaker does not support voice assistants.
    Supports direct voice-assistant control.
    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

    Bose SoundLink Revolve II supports voice assistants, while the average portable speaker does not support voice assistants.
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    Bose SoundLink Revolve II provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
  • 2 mm larger main driver
    Bose SoundLink Revolve II has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (52 mm vs 50.00 mm).
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    Bose SoundLink Revolve II has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
  • Supports NFC Bluetooth pairing
    Bose SoundLink Revolve II supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • Includes a power adapter
    Bose SoundLink Revolve II includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • 1 hours longer battery life
    Bose SoundLink Revolve II has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (13 hours vs 12 hours).
  • Better ingress protection
    Bose SoundLink Revolve II has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP55 vs IPX5).
  • Resists accidental impacts
    Bose SoundLink Revolve II resists accidental impacts, while the average portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating.
  • 5 °C higher maximum operating temperature
    Bose SoundLink Revolve II has a higher maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (45 °C vs 40 °C).
  • Supports party mode
    Bose SoundLink Revolve II supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
  • Supports playback mute
    Bose SoundLink Revolve II supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.
  • Has a sleep timer
    Bose SoundLink Revolve II has a sleep timer, while the average portable speaker does not have a sleep timer.
  • 9.9 cm narrower
    Bose SoundLink Revolve II is narrower than the average portable speaker (8.2 cm vs 18.1 cm).
  • Supports voice assistants
    Bose SoundLink Revolve II supports voice assistants, while the average portable speaker does not support voice assistants.
  • Supports firmware updates
    Bose SoundLink Revolve II supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
  • 2,300 Hz lower maximum frequency
    Bose SoundLink Revolve II has a lower maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (17,700 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    Upper frequency-response endpoint: 17700 Hz.
  • 8 dB SPL lower maximum sound pressure
    Bose SoundLink Revolve II has a lower maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (84 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL).
    Sound pressure level: 84.00 dB.
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    Bose SoundLink Revolve II has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    Acoustic drivers: 1.
  • 66 ms higher audio latency
    Bose SoundLink Revolve II has higher audio latency than the average portable speaker (151 ms vs 85 ms).
    Audio latency: 151 ms.
  • 0.9 Bluetooth levels older
    Bose SoundLink Revolve II has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.1 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 4.1.
  • 1 m shorter Bluetooth range
    Bose SoundLink Revolve II has a shorter Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (9 m vs 10 m).
    Maximum Bluetooth range: 9.00 m.
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    Bose SoundLink Revolve II has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (4 hours vs 3 hours).
  • 2 W lower charging input power
    Bose SoundLink Revolve II has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (8 W vs 10 W).
  • 2,300 Hz lower maximum frequency
    Bose SoundLink Revolve II has a lower maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (17,700 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    Upper frequency-response endpoint: 17700 Hz.
    What it is: The highest audible frequency the speaker can reproduce.
    When it matters: When upper-treble extension and high-frequency detail matter.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 20000 Hz

    Bose SoundLink Revolve II has a lower maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (17,700 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).17700 Hz vs 20000 Hz
  • 8 dB SPL lower maximum sound pressure
    Bose SoundLink Revolve II has a lower maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (84 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL).
    Sound pressure level: 84.00 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 Revolve II has a lower maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (84 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL).84.00 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    Bose SoundLink Revolve II has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (4 hours vs 3 hours).
    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

    Bose SoundLink Revolve II has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (4 hours vs 3 hours).4 hours vs 3 hours
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    Bose SoundLink Revolve II 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 Revolve II has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).1 vs 2
  • 0.9 Bluetooth levels older
    Bose SoundLink Revolve II has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.1 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 4.1.
    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

    Bose SoundLink Revolve II has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.1 vs 5.0).4.1 vs 5.0
  • 66 ms higher audio latency
    Bose SoundLink Revolve II has higher audio latency than the average portable speaker (151 ms vs 85 ms).
    Audio latency: 151 ms.
    What it is: The delay between the source signal and the sound you hear.
    When it matters: When lip sync, gaming, or real-time monitoring matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <= 100 ms

    Bose SoundLink Revolve II has higher audio latency than the average portable speaker (151 ms vs 85 ms).151 ms vs 85 ms
  • 2 W lower charging input power
    Bose SoundLink Revolve II has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (8 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 Revolve II has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (8 W vs 10 W).8 W vs 10 W
  • 1 m shorter Bluetooth range
    Bose SoundLink Revolve II has a shorter Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (9 m vs 10 m).
    Maximum Bluetooth range: 9.00 m.
    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

    Bose SoundLink Revolve II has a shorter Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (9 m vs 10 m).9.00 m vs 10 m

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(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about Bose SoundLink Revolve II?

  • True 360-degree omnidirectional sound provides even room coverage.
  • Premium and rugged build quality featuring a seamless aluminum body.
  • IP55 dust and water resistance protects well against pool splashes or rain.
  • Clear vocals and articulate mid-range presentation.
  • Convenient Bose Connect app allows remote power control and easy pairing.
  • Includes an auxiliary (3.5mm AUX) input port for wired audio sources.
  • Good battery performance lasting up to 13 hours per charge.

What customers dislike about Bose SoundLink Revolve II?

  • Outdated Micro-USB charging port instead of modern USB-C.
  • Lacks low-end sub-bass extension, which disappoints EDM and hip-hop fans.
  • Audio distortion and noticeable compression artifacts occur at maximum volume.
  • High premium price point compared to better-performing competitors.
  • No built-in smart speaker capabilities or native Wi-Fi voice control.
  • Lacks a built-in equalizer (EQ) adjustment option in the app.
  • Requires purchasing a second unit to achieve true stereo separation.

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05/03/2021
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05/08/2023
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08/07/2021
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16/04/2023
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