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Bose SoundLink Micro Portable Outdoor Speaker Wireless Bluetooth Connectivity Dark Blue

Last Updated: March 28, 2020 (Refresh Now)
9.1
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Sound / Sound Quality
 282
speaker, bose, sounds, bass, size
+97%
-3%
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" ...  Remarkable sound for a small speaker. ... Perfect and convenient for listening to songs and podcasts on my iPhone.  ...  "
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" ...  Love this speaker.  ...  "
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" ...  Bose has never let me down!  ...  "
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" ...  The sound is just mind blowing.  ...  "
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" ...  Great sound from this speaker.  ...  "
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" ...  Great little full sounding mono speaker that only Bose can deliver. ... If you want stereo just link up a second speaker.  ...  "
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" ...  The sound is amazing~ I hope the battery life could be longer:(  ...  "
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" ...  Quality of sound is not quite as good as our other Bose mini devices, but still a good product.  ...  "
Sound / Volume
 92
sound, volume, loud, little speaker, small
+93%
-7%
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" ...  Volume is very adequate. ... If you want stereo just link up a second speaker.  ...  "
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" ...  Considering the size, they have a nice, rich sound at lower volumes. ... At higher volumes (like louder than necessary) bose seems to limit bass to keep things clear.  ...  "
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" ...  Love this speaker.  ...  "
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" ...  Was surprised how loud a good crisp sound comes from this little speaker.  ...  "
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" ...  I love this little speaker.  ...  "
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" ...  It's everything you want when it comes to a portable speaker.  ...  "
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" ...  It has an awesome loud sound, at least 3 times louder than my laptop speakers.  ...  "
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" ...  I like that you can sync it with another Bose speaker.  ...  "
Body / Size
 76
speaker, sound, compact, sounds, portable
+100%
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" ...  Sound great for a pocket size speaker.  ...  "
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" ...  Great for personal use and perfect size ... I carry it with me inside my briefcase all the time  ...  "
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" ...  The speaker sounds loud and the sound quality is pretty good for its size.  ...  "
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" ...  This is the best small portable speaker made.  ...  "
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" ...  The size and output of this palm size speaker is incredible.  ...  "
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" ...  Great power for something so small. ... Small, portable, waterproof.  ...  "
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" ...  All I have to say is this is a must “BUY” this bad boy is loud portable and compact!  ...  "
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" ...  We bring it with us everywhere!  ...  "
Battery
 66
life, charge, battery life, hours, lasts
+88%
-12%
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" ...  Decent battery life and good sound.  ...  "
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" ...  It fits on my handlebars with the strap, and I love that the speaker is waterproof/sweatproof and that the charge lasts so long.  ...  "
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" ...  The battery last so long.  ...  "
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" ...  I only use it occasionally but am surprised by the sound and battery life every time.  ...  "
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" ...  The sound is amazing~ I hope the battery life could be longer:(  ...  "
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" ...  When using all day & I’m out & about, I take a portable power bank with me so I can recharge it on the go.  ...  "
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" ...  Comes with charging cable.  ...  "
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" ...  The battery works maybe almost 5hrs but I haven't tried it yet.  ...  "
Price
 37
worth, worth the money, much, great product, 100
+97%
-3%
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" ...  Best valued Bose on the market.  ...  "
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" ...  Worth every penny.  ...  "
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" ...  The bose system was twice as much than I wanted to pay, but worth every penny and I have no regrets.  ...  "
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" ...  Overall great speaker for an affordable price  ...  "
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" ...  Best speaker on the market for the money  ...  "
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" ...  Worth every bit of the full price at $100!  ...  "
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" ...  Great for the price .  ...  "
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" ...  For the cost it is unbeatable.  ...  "
Body / Water Resistance
 36
shower, beach, water, pool, hiking
+100%
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" ...  Can use when traveling & on the beach!  ...  "
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" ...  Takes the speaker into the shower, outside, anywhere!  ...  "
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" ...  Bought it for travel due to compact size and water resistant.  ...  "
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" ...  Havent tested the waterproofness yet, but look forward to using it poolside or generally outside & not having to worry about rain/snow.  ...  "
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" ...  I can throw it in my bag, throw it on my bike or anywhere and it just does its thing.  ...  "
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" ...  Took it out to the beach and it worked great.  ...  "
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" ...  waterproof, compact, and sturdy.  ...  "
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" ...  Really is waterproof.  ...  "
Connectivity / Bluetooth
 33
speaker, bose, speakers, sound, devices
+91%
-9%
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" ...  Generally a nice cleanly packaged BT speaker.  ...  "
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" ...  Nice little portable Bluetooth speaker.  ...  "
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" ...  Bluetooth was easy and quick to set up.  ...  "
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" ...  The link when with another unit is great to have but do need to watch since is Bluetooth and it has its limits.  ...  "
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" ...  I have been very pleased with this blue tooth speaker.  ...  "
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" ...  well she picked this lil guy, just got it yesterday, and already want another to try stereo pairing lol.  ...  "
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" ...  This speaker puts out better sound than anyother smaller bluetooth speaker I have ever had.  ...  "
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" ...  It works perfect as a Bluetooth speaker and I expect it to hold up to anything else I throw at it regularly.  ...  "
Compatibility & Ports / Device Compatibility
 33
bluetooth, app, speaker, devices, connected
+82%
-18%
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" ...  Easy to use and connect wirelessly.  ...  "
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" ...  well she picked this lil guy, just got it yesterday, and already want another to try stereo pairing lol.  ...  "
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" ...  Compact and easy to setup with the Connect app. ... Works great with my iPhone.  ...  "
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" ...  These speakers work and sound great with my phone.  ...  "
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" ...  a great device  ...  "
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" ...  When paired with the smartphone app, this is the bluetooth speaker I've been waiting for.  ...  "
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" ...  Perfect and convenient for listening to songs and podcasts on my iPhone.  ...  "
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" ...  this one, you can connect with the app and easy to use.  ...  "
Sound / Bass
 27
speaker, sound, bose, base, sound quality
+96%
-4%
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" ...  A good and small portable bluetooth speaker, but the bass overwhelms the high ends somewhat.  ...  "
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" ...  Good quality, loud sound with plenty of bass.  ...  "
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" ...  Clear voice and enough bass.  ...  "
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" ...  The sound is so clear and for a speaker of this size, has got good base in it.  ...  "
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" ...  At higher volumes (like louder than necessary) bose seems to limit bass to keep things clear.  ...  "
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" ...  Bose quality and bass are amazing  ...  "
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" ...  It kicks bass like a mini system in a car, I love that two can be paired for "party mode".  ...  "
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" ...  It produces top quality sound including good bass response.  ...  "
Usage / For Travel
 22
hiking, trips, size, beach, trip
+100%
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" ...  I recommend buying a case for it - I did and it’s great for storage and travel.  ...  "
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" ...  Must buy items for people who like to travel and take their music with them.  ...  "
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" ...  Can use when traveling & on the beach!  ...  "
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" ...  Now I travel everywhere with it!  ...  "
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" ...  Good sound and portable size for traveling.  ...  "
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" ...  Perfect for hiking  ...  "
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" ...  Great for travel & as a shower speaker.  ...  "
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" ...  Also great for travel and out door activities.  ...  "
Usage / Ease of Use
 22
use, easy to use, app, easy to setup, connect
+100%
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" ...  I will keep it pretty simple.  ...  "
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" ...  The BoseConnect app is also easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to follow instructions on web site.  ...  "
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" ...  Nice, music sounds clear and buttons are straightforward and simple enough to use. ... App is fairly easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  It was easy to setup, even for me, who often struggles with technology.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to use and connect wirelessly.  ...  "
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" ...  Good audio (considering the compact size) and easy to use  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to transport to different rooms or take outside.  ...  "
Usage / Capacity
 16
room, house, outside, another, used
+100%
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" ...  It is not a Bose in-house top line product but for having it with you outside or on the road it is perfect.  ...  "
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" ...  We bring it with us everywhere!  ...  "
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" ...  It’s light and easy to tote from room to room.  ...  "
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" ...  I have it in our living room but you can hear it clearly in all areas of our 1600 sq.  ...  "
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" ...  I use 1 and got them for my family.  ...  "
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" ...  I put it on my cabinet pull and point it to my living room.  ...  "
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" ...  I generally keep this in my workout room.  ...  "
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" ...  Great for a hotel room or general travel.  ...  "
Software / Apps
 13
connect, download the app, bose, use, update
+85%
-15%
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" ...  I can put it in the back pack and just use it with a few click on the Bose app. ... BTW, I updated both FW to the latest before using them. ... It took an hour each speaker to update using the Bose app.  ...  "
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" ...  this one, you can connect with the app and easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  It won't let you connect via bluetooth unless you download the app, you can't download the app without putting in a credit card (REALLY!! ... ), then after all that (and putting in my apple ID 3 times), what does this amazing app do?  ...  "
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" ...  Connectivity, easy once you download the app.  ...  "
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" ...  The BoseConnect app is also easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  Make sure to down load the update for it from the bose websites and download the app to make sure everything is uptodate.  ...  "
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" ...  Very easy to use, once downloading the app, even the firmware update was seamless ( though very slow).  ...  "
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" ...  Compact and easy to setup with the Connect app.  ...  "
Body / Design
 11
texture, sound, durable, build, well made
+100%
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" ...  Durable, stylish, and you can strap it into practically anything!  ...  "
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" ...  I bought the blue and the color is beautiful.  ...  "
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" ...  The orange color is eye catching and unique!  ...  "
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" ...  it is very soft.  ...  "
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" ...  Nice rubber feel to the outside and not slippery black plastic.  ...  "
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" ...  I love the sound, color, and texture.  ...  "
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" ...  Texture is smooth and the build seems durable.  ...  "
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" ...  The sound quality, the feel & shape, build quality & value .  ...  "
Body / Build Quality
 11
straps, durable, quality, durability, drop
+100%
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" ...  Takes a pretty good beating.  ...  "
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" ...  The silicone cover appears durable and the unit feels solid. ... it is very soft.  ...  "
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" ...  -I would recommend a case for this just for helping it stand upright.  ...  "
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" ...  The sound quality, the feel & shape, build quality & value .  ...  "
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" ...  Durability, we purposely have not dropped it nor really plan on dropping it, but just feeling it you have a good sense of how durable it is.  ...  "
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" ...  It's well-made.  ...  "
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" ...  Durable, stylish, and you can strap it into practically anything!  ...  "
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" ...  Nice rubber feel to the outside and not slippery black plastic. ... A quality build!  ...  "
Usage / Controls
 10
skip, working, volume, use, sometimes
+50%
-50%
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" ...  No off button.  ...  "
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" ...  Kinda difficult to pair in full sunlight sometimes you’re pushing buttons for 5 minutes .  ...  "
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" ...  Specifically I wanted to be able to listen to audible, and if need be, mash the connect button and "okay google" my way to play the next or previous chapter, or different book.  ...  "
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" ...  One star down because there are no controls to skip/go back on the speaker.  ...  "
Product Reliability
 9
working, weeks, stopped, speaker, soundlink
+56%
-44%
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" ...  It worked out perfectly.  ...  "
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" ...  It sounded great for the first several months.  ...  "
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" ...  We’ve been enjoying this speaker now for a couple months and I don’t have any complaints about it.  ...  "
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" ...  Had this soundlink micro for 3 weeks now and just love it.  ...  "
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" ...  I bought wife a color soundlink a couple years ago .  ...  "
Body / Comfort
 9
straps, used, speaker, backpack, rubber
+89%
-11%
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" ...  I haven't used used the rubber strap on the back yet as this currently resides in the bathroom but I am guessing it will work well if you want to strap it to a golf bag or cart rail while still keeping the speaker profile very low.  ...  "
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" ...  And there is a strap on the back so you can hang it.  ...  "
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" ...  It's great to just strap to your belt and walk around listening to music.  ...  "
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" ...  The strap attached to it is quite useful for carrying it easily.  ...  "
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" ...  Fits in the palm of your hand.  ...  "
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" ...  The party’s over here hands down!  ...  "
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" ...  Is the silicone strap useful? ... it is very soft.  ...  "
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" ...  The strap is one of my favorite features. ... I feel like I have to apply too much force.  ...  "
Service / Delivery
 7
box, prime, bought
+86%
-14%
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" ...  Received and used on 12/2.  ...  "
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" ...  As always, bose delivered.  ...  "
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" ...  It came later that same day at 5: 30 pm. ... Very fast shipping.  ...  "
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" ...  I bought this on special on Prime Day.  ...  "
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" ...  LOVE THIS BOX!  ...  "
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" ...  Item was delivered on time as promised.  ...  "
Usage / For Workouts
 6
walking, hiking, speaker, sounds, sound
+100%
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" ...  The sound is nice and crisp and the little latch is awesome when I go hiking/running on the trail with it.  ...  "
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" ...  I take with me on my runs  ...  "
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" ...  I have this micro and it sounds like I have the life style surround sound when I go running.  ...  "
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" ...  Use it for a walking class I teach and love it.  ...  "
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" ...  perfect to use while cycling  ...  "
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" ...  Great speaker with great sound for cycling.  ...  "
Parts & Accessories / Cable
 6
cord, usb cord, usb cable, speaker, micro usb cord
+33%
-67%
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" ...  Those pins also prevent you from inserting the plug into the speaker. ... I don't understand how a name brand like Bose can mess up a USB cord.  ...  "
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" ...  The micro-USB cord that came in the box doesn’t even fit into the Bose Soundlink .  ...  "
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" ...  Only downside to this awesome speaker is there is no option to run audio to it with an audio cord, it's bluetooth or nothing.  ...  "
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" ...  My only two complaints is the usb cable it came with and the connection. ... I have a hard time plugging in the cord on the speaker. ... I tried the cable on other devices I have (phone, xbox controller etc.)  ...  "
Service / Marketplace
 6
day, purchase, amazon, one, bought
+100%
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" ...  The product works as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  I purchase during Prime day and paid $60 (or about that).  ...  "
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" ...  I bought this on special on Prime Day. ... It’s my best Amazon purchase yet!  ...  "
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" ...  It was a great Prime Day purchase!  ...  "
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" ...  I came across it at an Amazon Prime day price so I had to jump the gun and purchase it.  ...  "
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" ...  Brought two of these on prime day - one for work and one for home!  ...  "
Usage / Setup
 5
easy, use, great sound, experience, easy to setup
+100%
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" ...  connects quickly and easily - no setup required.  ...  "
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" ...  It came later that same day at 5: 30 pm.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to follow instructions on web site.  ...  "
Parts & Accessories / Headphones
 5
bose speaker, bose, micro, love
+80%
-20%
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" ...  I absolutely love this Bose speaker.  ...  "
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" ...  I am so glad that I soent a little extra money to get the Bose speaker.  ...  "
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" ...  I like that you can sync it with another Bose speaker.  ...  "
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" ...  I enjoy Bose speaker products.  ...  "
Body / Fit
 5
failed, belt, straps, drop, bike mount
+80%
-20%
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" ...  I carried it in one of the bottle holder pouches of my belt and it fit fine.  ...  "
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" ...  Fits in the palm of your hand.  ...  "
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" ...  -I would recommend a case for this just for helping it stand upright.  ...  "
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" ...  I clip it on my belt and i'm ready to go.  ...  "
Body / Color
 4
+100%
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" ...  The orange color is eye catching and unique!  ...  "
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" ...  Really like them, almost wish though had gotten two different colors.  ...  "
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" ...  The battery is better than the original SoundLink Color.  ...  "
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" ...  I bought the blue and the color is beautiful.  ...  "
Service / Returns
 3
-100%
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" ...  I have to return 2 speakers as of now.  ...  "
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" ...  sent it back  ...  "
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" ...  Item returned immediately  ...  "

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