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Bose SoundLink Speaker II

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Pros

  • JBL has a more balanced sound profile and its soundstage has better directivity
  • offers better voice assistant support and does a better job of understanding your commands
  • soft-to-the-touch rubberized finish and is water-resistant

Cons

  • no EQ
  • The JBL Charge is a lot heavier and bulkier
  • Too many are simply trying to capitalize on affiliate revenue

Key specs

  • yes
  • 30 ft
  • yes
  • 8 h

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Bose SoundLink Speaker II - Pros & Cons

Bose SoundLink Speaker II

Pros

  • JBL has a more balanced sound profile and its soundstage has better directivity
  • offers better voice assistant support and does a better job of understanding your commands
  • soft-to-the-touch rubberized finish and is water-resistant
  • better-balanced sound profile
  • sound quality is very impressive given the speaker s diminutive size
  • It also supports voice assistants through your smartphone
  • resulting in a more open and natural-sounding soundstage
  • SoundLink II is simple
  • Clever cover design doubles as a power switch and a stand
  • compact
  • sounds excellent

Cons

  • no EQ
  • The JBL Charge is a lot heavier and bulkier
  • Too many are simply trying to capitalize on affiliate revenue
  • doesn't distort at all when playing back the introductory electronic synth bass
  • distort on deep-bass tracks at top volume
  • Sometimes the beginning of a song gets clipped off
  • it should hold up to a little rain
  • it produces no artifacts at all
  • the increase in volume at each step is excessive
  • A lack of low-end extension slightly impairs tonal balance
  • tonal balance lacks some high-frequency content

Bose SoundLink Speaker II - Technical Overview

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IconBluetooth wireless range
30 ft
Best:
Ion Cornerstone
Bluetooth wireless range: 984.25 ft
IconWeight
544.31 g
Best:
Philips BT2650
Weight: 0.21 g
IconPlayback time
8 h
Best:
Music Angel Mini Best Friendz
Playback time: 120 h

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Bose SoundLink Speaker II - Full Specifications

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Sound
Channels1.0
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Dimensions
Height5.25 in
Width5.0 in
Depth2.25 in
Weight19.2 oz
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Features
Humidity resistantyes
Speakerphoneyes
Water resistantyes
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Design
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  • Black
  • Blue
  • Red
  • White
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Connectivity
Source of connection
  • iOS App
  • Android App
  • Windows Phone App
  • Mac App
  • PC App
Aptx Supportno
Bluetoothyes
Wired inputs
  • 3.5mm
  • Micro-USB
Bluetooth wireless range30.0 ft
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Power
Battery operatedyes
USB poweredyes
Battery typeRechargeable Battery
Playback time8.0 h

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Bose SoundLink Speaker II Bose - Editorial Reviews (10)

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Bose SoundLink Speaker II Bose SoundLink Color II Review
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TechGearLab
Published: 05.04.2017
Bose SoundLink Color II Review
4.4

The Bose SoundLink Color II is a slightly less symphonious but slightly more rugged version of Bose's other Bluetooth speaker offering, the SoundLink...

Bose SoundLink Speaker II Bose Soundlink Colour II
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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 11.08.2021
Bose Soundlink Colour II

Bose Soundlink Colour II (Portable Speaker): 3.3 out of 5 stars from 6 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Bose SoundLink Speaker II Bose SoundLink Color II review
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TechRadar
Published: 03.03.2017
Bose SoundLink Color II review
4.0

Good sound quality with a ton of features

Bose SoundLink Speaker II Home review
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whathifi
Published: 20.01.2017
Home review
3.0

For such a colourful-looking wireless speaker, this Bose sounds far too monochrome...

Bose SoundLink Speaker II Bose SoundLink Color II review
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SoundGuys
Published: 06.12.2021
Bose SoundLink Color II review

For those who like to host small get-togethers, the Bose SoundLink Color II makes for a great addition to any speaker collection.

Bose SoundLink Speaker II A great speaker gets even better
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CNET
Published: 11.12.2016
A great speaker gets even better

Modestly redesigned, the next-generation SoundLink Color is an excellent compact Bluetooth that's water-resistant, has speakerphone capabilities, and improved sound.

Bose SoundLink Speaker II Bose SoundLink Color II Review
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RTINGS.com
Published: 02.03.2021
Bose SoundLink Color II Review
3.6

The Bose SoundLink Color II is a portable Bluetooth speaker with a square-shaped design. It can reproduce vocals and lead instruments clearly thanks to its well-...

Bose SoundLink Speaker II Bose SoundLink Bluetooth Mobile Speaker II Review
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PCMAG
Published: 22.03.2013
Bose SoundLink Bluetooth Mobile Speaker II Review
4.0

The well-designed Bose SoundLink Bluetooth Mobile Speaker II is a modest evolution of the first version that sounds even better than the original model.

Bose SoundLink Speaker II Bose SoundLink Color II Review
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Gadget Review
Published: 24.07.2020
Bose SoundLink Color II Review
4.6

Table Of Contents_Why We Like It – Bose SoundLink Color IIPerformanceDesignValueBose SoundLink Color II Wrap Up Reader Rating1 Vote109.2Expert RatingThe world of Bluetooth speakers just got a little more competitive with the introduction of the Bose SoundLink Color II Bluetooth Speaker. Considered one of the best Bluetooth speakers, it boasts excellent sound quality (traditional of Bose), newly-integrated voice prompts, and an IPX4 Water Resistance for shower or pool-side listening. Bose SoundLink Color II Check Price Why We Like It – […]

Bose SoundLink Speaker II Bose SoundLink Revolve II Speaker review: Built for mobility
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DXOMARK
Published: 05.03.2021
Bose SoundLink Revolve II Speaker review: Built for mobility

The Bose SoundLink Revolve II’s strengths are its design and a 360-degree-firing speaker that produces decent results in several attributes, especially at low and nominal volumes.

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