Name: SoundLink Mini
Brand: Bose
SKU: 32419
Rating: 3.6 (82 reviews)

Bose SoundLink Mini - Pros & Cons

smooth mid tones and rich highs
Sound quality is almost the best in its class
The cradle is handy
bolder personality
lighter weight and water resistance make the
durable and water-resistant design
the Boom has speakerphone capability as well as an equalizer
SoundLink Mini is able to deliver clear and clean sounding audio
sound and sleek design
The midrange was also very well represented
have AMAZING sound and very reasonable price
It was well written and complete
It sounds pretty decent and is easy to use and set-up
this is easy
better sound and better base
excellent build quality
speakers are great - a lot of base - very clear
Works flawlessly with Google music
Airplay is just easier and more feature rich
nicer and cheaper than the Jambox
Highs were very clear and bright
sleek-looking
very compact wireless speaker
bit more versatile and better suited for outdoor use
definitely improves bass response and the speaker sounds fuller
better sound and slicker design
Bose SoundLink Mini performs significantly better than most of its competition
sound quality is excellent and the build quality
good dynamic range
sharp detail
and decent stereo separation
Detailed and full sound signature Warm
warm
smooth midrange
and vivid upper register detail
the build quality is excellent
Sounds better than my old midi hifi
Everything about this speaker is rich and clear
simplicity
rugged build
and satisfactory sound
brighter treble tones and more balanced bass
powerful sound and full support for countless streaming apps
this speaker sounds excellent
brushed aluminium finish looks brilliant and even feels great when you run your fingers across
Voices are rich and full of detail
Bose has managed it admirably
good size
and a decent portable option
bass depth
build quality and confident delivery
It feels very very solid after the fact
clean
minimalist design
mids and highs were excellent
all sounded crisp and clear
excellent volume and sound quality
It offers crystal clear hands-free calling and NFC device pairing
wonderfully deep and rich
Bose ships the speaker with a charging cradle which
grey finish looks attractive enough in any setting
Satisfying midrange and high-end
love well-rounded and deep sound
The speaker creates strong bass while still maintaining a balanced sound
energetic and helped made violins and cymbals sound spacious
Soundlink II looks great
good build quality
sturdy build quality and aluminium case
reliable
stylish and rich portable speaker
Soundlink Mini II is a very impressive product overall
the electronics are smart and the batterylife is very good
All are tactile and very easy to use
Intuitive controls and smart electronics work perfectly
sound is very good
It also comes with a great selection of accessories
It sounded very dynamic and rich
all aluminium build looks and feels great
supports the overall sound with a sense of weight that is beautiful to hear
bass depth
design quality
and confident delivery
Voices are rich and loaded with detail
Bluetooth pairing with our mobile phones was pretty easy
solid battery life and can easily fit into a backpack
Alexa built-in and has a balanced sound profile overall
better-built
a wide and spacious sounding soundstage thanks
balanced mid-range ensures vocals and lead instruments sound clear
sound profile is fairly balanced
mostly it works flawlessly
excellent sound quality and is a solid speaker
The build quality is very good
It works so well and the sound is so good
great sound and a very solid construction for a portable speaker
built so solid
stylish and will never date
Sound components and quality are identical
a punch and as good as surround sound in a small room

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The sound was so muddy and dominated by low responses
this speaker is so small
Sound can be muddy in small spaces
a Bluetooth speaker has almost 5-star rating on Amazon
won't fit your pant pocket and quite heavy for its size
UE Boom suffers from a lack of bass tones
weak low-end output
the SoundLink Mini using a computer is slightly limiting
overpriced and over-hyped Jambox
anything special and made out of lightweight plastic
Mids could have used more forwardness in their presence
Ive never run across one in a retail store
mediocre sound and not USB charger
usually prices itself outside of most budgets
it does turn itself off when on the charging cradle
the battery is far inferior to a Li-ion
sound incredibly tight or punchy
it does not charge via USB
the sound signature is somewhat laid-back and forgiving
lack of speakerphone functionality and a somewhat high price tag
it has no integrated speakerphone
lack of features far less of an issue
lack of an included carrying case
makes the speaker sound so big occasionally wreaked some havoc
The record s thick tape hiss was luminously revealed
Dense plastic speaker screens adorn the front and back faces
Boom 3 can lack the detail and sharpness of some competitors
low end isn t muddy or boomy
stagnant the Bluetooth speaker market has become
compromised by a lacklustre audio performance
home cinema system
Battery life is also disappointing
weak output and noticeable lack of bass is
Ã Price predictably is a negative
there is little to no stereo spread
Bose SoundLink Mini can only be used for music
podcasts and
lower frequencies can occasionally overwhelm other elements
the battery indicator showed yellow
the bass washes out the vocals
resulting in muddy sound
loud the sound gets muddy (heavy metal has
lacking some features
high-quality aptX Bluetooth audio codec
speakers sound too thin and bright
no all-rounder; highs are muddy and harsh
the SoundLink Mini does not support charging via the interface
There s no direct internet connection
it s a little more difficult
volume doesn t have an adverse effect on the sound
Bose Soundlink Mini has been discontinued
it lacks a speakerphone function
it does not lack on functionality
small size limited its ability to produce real wall-shaking bass
lack of micro-USB charging can be
it s just not durable enough to take with you on the move
It might be a bit on the expensive side
the icon begins to flash and it becomes discoverable to nearby devices
does not distort even at high volume with tracks that have heavy bass
There is no water resistance rating
It is not small enough to fit in a pocket
micro USB charging port
Bose SoundLink Mini II Bluetooth speaker is relatively ancient
SoundLink Mini II is expensive for what you get
less controlled and overwhelms the high frequency at times
lack of features may turn off some buyers
lacks the top end sparkle of the Envaya
Too many are simply trying to capitalize on affiliate revenue
small design doesn t mean limited performance
there s no dedicated aux button
Envaya can get lost open spaces
The Soundlink mini is noticeably heavier than the competition
rubber ends are inconsistent with the well-finished perforated aluminium grill
rating is not included in our total score
This is only measured for speakers and smart screens connected to mains power
rechargeable battery is defective
lithium battery has an issue
dock and the orange light is constantly flashing
this port is ONLY used for software updates
the cradle a little tricky to get correctly seated at times
quite as good as the new Bose SoundLink Revolve
The Mini also has no water resistance rating
sound quality is significantly inferior to the Mini
the Mini II is not water resistant at all
No cherry-picked units sent by manufacturers
quite heavy for its size
their models tend to lack extra sound customization options
Lackluster customization options
the mini usb on the bottom of speaker
it lacks thump and rumble in the low-bass range
the battery light is constantly orange
it needs to remain plugged into a power outlet to work
Revolve+ II can get a touch louder than the Revolve II

Bose SoundLink Mini - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Bluetooth wireless range	29.53 ft Best: Ion Cornerstone Bluetooth wireless range: 984.25 ft
Peak power	10 W Best: Devialet Phantom Peak power: 4500 W
Weight	670 g Best: Philips BT2650 Weight: 0.21 g
Playback time	7 h Best: Music Angel Mini Best Friendz Playback time: 120 h

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Bose SoundLink Mini - Full Specifications

Channels	1.0
Low frequency	20.0 Hz
High frequency	20.0 kHz
Peak power	10.0 W
Supported formats	MP3

Height	2.01 in
Width	7.09 in
Depth	2.28 in
Weight	23.63 oz

Docking station for mobile/Tablet	no
Radio receiver	no
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)	no
Speakerphone	yes

Colour of product	Blue Green Grey,White Orange Silver

USB	yes
USB version	2.0
Type of USB connector	Micro-USB
AUX in	yes
Source of connection	iOS App Android App Windows Phone App Mac App PC App
Aptx Support	no
Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth codec	SBC
Bluetooth profile	A2DP AVRCP
Wired inputs	3.5mm Micro-USB
Bluetooth version	2.1
Bluetooth wireless range	29.53 ft
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)	1
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	no

Battery operated	yes
USB powered	no
Electric (not USB)	yes
Battery type	Li-Ion
Playback time	7.0 h
Battery capacity	2330.0 mAh
Battery life (max)	7.0 h

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Bose SoundLink Mini Bose - Editorial Reviews (29)

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Bose SoundLink Mini UE Boom vs Bose SoundLink Mini: Speaker Face-Off

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Published: 12.08.2014

UE Boom vs Bose SoundLink Mini: Speaker Face-Off

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Published: 17.08.2013

Review: The Bose SoundLink Mini is the best-sounding portable Bluetooth speaker…ever

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Published: 01.04.2015

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4.3

It is not by chance that the Bose SoundLink Mini Bluetooth Speaker has almost 5-star rating on Amazon since its launch 2 years ago. Here is my review.

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Published: 26.06.2014

Bose SoundLink Mini Review

3.5

The Bose SoundLink Mini boasts excellent audio quality and booming bass for a speaker its size, but it’s lacking some features.

Android Authority

Published: 14.02.2014

Bose SoundLink Mini review

It isn't cheap, but the Bose SoundLink Mini is an excellent-sounding Bluetooth speaker that is especially useful for those who travel frequently.

LaptopMag

Published: 06.09.2013

Bose SoundLink Mini Review - Best Bluetooth Speaker - LAPTOP

4.0

Although it lacks a speakerphone, the Bose SoundLink Mini is by far the best-sounding compact Bluetooth speaker.

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CNET

Published: 27.06.2015

Bose SoundLink Mini Bluetooth speaker review: The wireless speaker Apple could have made

4.0

While it's fairly expensive at $200, the Bose SoundLink Mini is one of few standout products in the ultracompact wireless speaker category, featuring a top-notch design and very good sound for its tiny size.

Bose SoundLink Mini [Review] Bose SoundLink Mini Bluetooth Speaker: Big Sound to Go

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Published: 16.02.2014

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Published: 25.07.2013

Bose SoundLink Mini Review

High-end speaker harbinger Bose, has recently released a much more compact and portable version of its successful $300 SoundLink wireless speaker appropriately named the SoundLink Mini . It's Bose's smallest wireless Bluetooth speaker that competes against offerings from some of the most notable

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Published: 08.07.2013

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