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Bose SoundLink Air

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50 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3.5 out of 5
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Pros

  • Playback is seamless for the most part
  • SoundPlay Air is well built
  • the remote is again fairly simple

Cons

  • there is no integrated pouch on the new edition
  • Room - well worth a fiver
  • ugly large power adapter

Key specs

  • no
  • yes
  • 8 h

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Bose SoundLink Air - Pros & Cons

Bose SoundLink Air

Pros

  • Playback is seamless for the most part
  • SoundPlay Air is well built
  • the remote is again fairly simple
  • sound
  • and while the sculpted and enhanced
  • Great sound quality
  • easy to use
  • stylish looks and simple functionality
  • Soundlink Air is good value for money
  • very good sound quality
  • Very well built

Cons

  • there is no integrated pouch on the new edition
  • Room - well worth a fiver
  • ugly large power adapter
  • no physical dock that can cradle the iPhone or the iPod Touch
  • no buttons save for the Reset button on the base of the unit
  • there is no power button on the speaker itself
  • the system needs to be plugged in to a wall socket
  • the power adapter is massive
  • Distorts on deep bass tracks at high volumes
  • it distorts on deep bass tracks at high volumes
  • of the battery pack and a slightly complicated initial setup

Bose SoundLink Air - Technical Overview

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2100.13 g
Best:
Philips BT2650
Weight: 0.21 g
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8 h
Best:
Music Angel Mini Best Friendz
Playback time: 120 h

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Bose SoundLink Air - Full Specifications

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Sound
Channels2.0
Supported formatsMP3
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Dimensions
Height6.73 in
Width12.09 in
Depth4.06 in
Weight74.08 oz
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Features
Docking station for mobile/Tabletyes
Radio receiverno
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)no
Streaming standardsAirPlay
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Wenge
Built-in displayyes
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Connectivity
USByes
USB version2.0
Other connectors
  • Ethernet
  • RCA stereo input
Type of USB connectorMicro-USB
Source of connection
  • iOS App
  • Mac App
  • PC App
  • Wireless Remote
  • Integrated in Speaker
Aptx Supportno
Bluetoothno
Wired inputs
  • 3.5mm
  • Micro-USB
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)1
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
AirPlayyes
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Power
Battery operatedyes
Electric (not USB)yes
Battery typeRechargeable Battery
Playback time8.0 h

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Bose SoundLink Air Bose - Editorial Reviews (6)

3.5
Based on 6 reviews
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Bose SoundLink Air Home review
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whathifi
Published: 11.12.2012
Home review
4.0

Tidy little AirPlay package

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PCMag UK
Published: 20.09.2012
Bose SoundLink Air
3.0

PC Magazine is your complete guide to computers, phones, tablets, peripherals and more. We test and review the latest gadgets, products and services, report technology news and trends, and provide shopping advice and price comparisons.

Bose SoundLink Air Bose SoundLink Air Review
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Digit.in/hi/
Published: 07.05.2013
Bose SoundLink Air Review
3.5

Read the in depth Review of Bose SoundLink Air Audio Video. Know detailed info about Bose SoundLink Air configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on user opinions/feedback.

Bose SoundLink Air Review: Bose SoundLink Air offers good sound, but few features
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Macworld
Published: 24.12.2012
Review: Bose SoundLink Air offers good sound, but few features
3.5

Bose's SoundLink Air is an AirPlay speaker that lacks some basics and requires a separate purchase for portability. But it's easy to use and it sounds good.

Bose SoundLink Air Bose's Soundlink Air digital music system is a good reason to go wireless
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businesstoday.intoday.in
Published: 20.12.2012
Bose's Soundlink Air digital music system is a good reason to go wireless

Though a bit late off the blocks, Bose has finally launched an AirPlay compatible device in the Soundlink Air digital music system.

Bose SoundLink Air Bose SoundLink Air Digital Music System
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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 06.01.2013
Bose SoundLink Air Digital Music System

Bose SoundLink Air Digital Music System (Speaker): 5 out of 5 stars on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

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