Name: SoundLink Color II
Brand: Bose
SKU: 119283
Rating: 3.9 (45 reviews)

4.2

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.7 / 5

sound quality is very impressive given the speaker s diminutive size
soft-to-the-touch rubberized finish and is water-resistant
Everything about this speaker is rich and clear

it should hold up to a little rain
mids get lost due to auditory masking
vibrant speaker stays connected to a smartphone or tablet well

Bluetooth: yes
Bluetooth wireless range: 29.53 ft
Wireless network (wi-fi): no
Playback time: 8 h

Bose SoundLink Color II - Pros & Cons

sound quality is very impressive given the speaker s diminutive size
soft-to-the-touch rubberized finish and is water-resistant
Everything about this speaker is rich and clear
simplicity
rugged build
and satisfactory sound
powerful sound and full support for countless streaming apps
this speaker sounds excellent
Sound quality
water resistant
Color II is great for both indoor and outdoor listening
enough power and clarity to impress the vast majority of users
SoundLink Color II is great for both indoor and outdoor listening
excellent build quality
sensational durability
and unforgettable sound
The controls are easy to find and use
sleek
simple
and rugged enough to withstand outdoor use
Bose Soundlink Color 2 makes an excellent impression
water-resistant helps around pool parties and outdoor camping
it delivers surprisingly strong audio performance for its size and price
a compact
outdoor-friendly design
Solid audio performance with rich lows and well-defined highs
Easily portable
water-resistant design
SoundLink Color II delivers solid low frequency response
sound
waterproof/resistance
and portability
Pairing is quite efficient and quick and even quicker with NFC devices
Clear and concise
easy to use and easy to carry around
lightweight and easy to carry
speakerphone to its performance options and is now also water-resistant
Connectivity is then fairly basic but functional
The sound though is quite impressive
well-built
it is functional and does its job quite well
The highs are balanced and well represented
good sound quality and many features
The battery life and Bluetooth capabilities are satisfactory
JBL has a more balanced sound profile and its soundstage has better directivity
better-balanced sound profile
It also supports voice assistants through your smartphone
resulting in a more open and natural-sounding soundstage
offers better voice assistant support and does a better job of understanding your commands
easy-to-use voice commands and superb sound
best bass and overall sound quality
low-bass quality
easy to carry around and sounds good enough
quick and easy pairing
It s clear
powerful
pervasive
and most importantly enjoyable
standardized Micro-USB charging port is a great feature to find
was great about the original and improved it
they re easy to find and replace
it s the best on the market
they are one of the most trusted and established brands
easy accessibility and you have a good variety to work with as well

it should hold up to a little rain
mids get lost due to auditory masking
vibrant speaker stays connected to a smartphone or tablet well
it s not great for the speaker s perceived sound quality
takes on a squared-off design
Bose Connect app automatically updates the unit s firmware
Soft-to-the-touch finish attracts dusts and lint
the USB-powered speaker does not include an AC adapter
no USB power plug
Boom 3 can lack the detail and sharpness of some competitors
stagnant the Bluetooth speaker market has become
low end isn t muddy or boomy
sound quality is decidedly above average
No cherry-picked units sent by manufacturers
a bit less powerful bass and just a tad less clarity
Poor control settings in general and Not powerful volume either
this cannot be turned down or off
There are no accessories aside from the included micro USB cable
The app is not necessary for controlling the speaker
Bose logo and covered in grille perforations
micro USB charging cable
it is not a cheap option for a day at the pool
the products can be expensive
Expensive for the quality level
it is not built for a concert hall
Bose tries to sell to
It really struggles to produce low-bass
no covering for the AUX and micro-USB ports
Bose has less compression present at max volume
Too many are simply trying to capitalize on affiliate revenue
directivity is poor
no EQ
The JBL Charge is a lot heavier and bulkier
The app is not essential for the speaker
somewhat pedestrian bass and lack of pace
only one device can play through the speaker at a time
it also lacks drive
little Bose has slightly leaden boots
Bose sounds far too monochrome
it lacks the visual flair of many of its stable
no ruggedness
no speakerphone and limited battery
It creates little left-right stereo separation
reception can be hampered by wall surfaces and construction equipment
The devices do not have long battery life
the device relation may well be lost
rather dull without sound and music
Users can only adjust the volume
coated in a soft-touch rubber instead of hard plastic
lost or stolen cables
every manufacturer wants to cash in on the trend
Some delays is expected given the current climate

Bose SoundLink Color II - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Bluetooth wireless range	29.53 ft Best: Ion Cornerstone Bluetooth wireless range: 984.25 ft
Weight	540 g Best: Philips BT2650 Weight: 0.21 g
Playback time	8 h Best: Music Angel Mini Best Friendz Playback time: 120 h

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Bose SoundLink Color II - Full Specifications

Supported formats	MP3

Height	5.24 in
Width	5.0 in
Depth	2.24 in
Weight	19.05 oz

Docking station for mobile/Tablet	no
Radio receiver	no
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)	no
USB input port	yes
IP code (level of dust/water resistance)	IPX4
Built-in microphone	yes

Colour of product	Black Blue Red White Yellow

USB	yes
Type of USB connector	Micro-USB
AUX in	yes
Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth codec	SBC
Bluetooth profile	A2DP AVRCP
Bluetooth version	4.2
Bluetooth wireless range	29.53 ft
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)	1
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	no
NFC	yes

Battery operated	yes
USB powered	yes
Electric (not USB)	no
Battery type	Li-Ion
Playback time	8.0 h
Battery life (max)	8.0 h

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Bose SoundLink Color II Bose - Editorial Reviews (12)

4.0

Based on 12 reviews

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Published: 01.09.2017

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Published: 11.12.2016

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4.0

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Published: 05.04.2017

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4.8

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Published: 20.01.2017

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3.0

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Published: 11.08.2021

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TechRadar

Published: 03.03.2017

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4.0

Good sound quality with a ton of features

PCMAG

Published: 05.06.2017

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4.0

The Bose SoundLink Color II delivers a strong Bluetooth audio experience in a compact, outdoor-friendly design.

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Published: 07.05.2015

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4.0

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Published: 02.03.2021

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3.6

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Published: 21.10.2016

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Published: 10.10.2018

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3.5

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4.6

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