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Bose SoundLink Mini II Limited Edition Bluetooth Speaker
Last Updated: March 22, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.8
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Sound / Sound Quality
424speaker, bose, bass, mini, small
+95%
-5%
" ... Love the quality of sound and engineering. ... Job well done Bose! ... "
" ... Absolutely love this speaker. ... "
" ... unlike typical Bose sound, bass enhanced, this one has uniform distribution and nothing is left out, the highs as well as mid range frequencies are perfectly rendered. ... By the way, I own 3 more Bluetooth speakers, all great, unbelievable value for the money, but this little Bose is worth every cent and it beats them all in terms of quality and convenience. ... "
" ... Good sound and portability ... "
" ... Awesome sound and loud for it's size. ... Will never buy anything else but bose. ... "
" ... I listen to music on this almost everyday. ... The sound quality is outstanding! ... "
" ... I turned everything off and played music on my tablet then turned on the Bose speaker to see the difference. ... Highly recommend this speaker! ... "
" ... You'll be amazed at the bass is has for being so small. ... "
Sound / Volume
145sound, volume, loud, small, room
+88%
-12%
" ... This has really good sound quality, and doesn't shut off like our Soundlink Mini I if it gets to loud. ... "
" ... Absolutely love this speaker. ... "
" ... Amazing sound in a small speaker. ... "
" ... Awesome little speakers that packs a punch. ... "
" ... This is a powerful speaker ... "
" ... I love my Bose speaker. ... "
" ... Excellent product big room sound ... "
" ... I so love this little speaker! ... "
Battery
101charge, battery life, charging, speaker, hours
+74%
-26%
" ... Battery life is a pleasant surprise, over 10 hours between charges - will update review if it degrades with time. ... "
" ... It’s battery lasts long. ... "
" ... The overall build quality is outstanding, 9/10, I have had slight issues with the wireless charging dock but I think that was more user error. ... "
" ... Taking a big chance, as I'm sure BOSE never fixed the battery issue, I bought the MINI. ... It's early, but everything is working well but I haven't drained the battery yet. ... "
" ... Long battery life. ... "
" ... Holds a charge for at least six hours, as far as I can tell. ... "
" ... Battery life is ok. Wow, what a good sound! ... "
" ... The battery life is claimed to last 8-10 hours but mine lasts even longer. ... "
Body / Size
99small, portable, speaker, sound, portability
+97%
-3%
" ... It’s easily carried anywhere you want to go. ... "
" ... Great audio in a very small package. ... "
" ... Awesome little speakers that packs a punch. ... "
" ... This is a great product, the sound is amazing for its size, battery life is more than good and is very small and portable, can be pair with more than one device at the time! ... "
" ... Small and very portable if you want to move it or take it somewhere. ... "
" ... The speakers produce an amazing high quality sound from such a small size. ... "
" ... Best portable offered. ... Easily travels anywhere. ... "
" ... I bought a carrying case which is nice to have. ... "
Connectivity / Bluetooth
66speaker, bose, speakers, bluetooth speakers, pairing
+89%
-11%
" ... I love this Speaker, Now I have connected this to My TV through Bluetooth and it sounds amazing ... "
" ... This is the third Bluetooth speaker I have purchased from Amazon. ... Now I'm thinking of buying another one so that all my Bluetooth speakers will just be Bose. ... "
" ... The bluetooth set up is super easy. ... "
" ... We mainly use ours to provide sound for PCs, also via Bluetooth. ... "
" ... By the way, I own 3 more Bluetooth speakers, all great, unbelievable value for the money, but this little Bose is worth every cent and it beats them all in terms of quality and convenience. ... "
" ... I have many Bluetooth portable speakers I’ve used over the years but the sound quality of this one is very close to my Grado headphones. ... "
" ... I wanted my bathroom to have a Bluetooth enabled sound system to connect to an old iPad Air 2 that I have mounted on an articulating wall mount. ... "
" ... A bluetooth connection to my portable SirusXM receiver that sounds fantastic right on my nightstand, and out on my patio. ... "
Sound / Bass
64sound, speaker, response, sound quality, rich
+92%
-8%
" ... i use this for my laptop and it works flawlessly, bass is unbelievable, sound quality is astounding ... "
" ... How they get this much bass from that little thing is just amazing. ... "
" ... I will note, when playing rock or rap loudly it will turn the base down so the speaker isn’t damaged. ... "
" ... Full hi-fi bass. ... "
" ... Kinda ruins some modern dance and pop songs.,but over all great bass, great battery ... "
" ... Easy to adjust the bass just by moving it closer or further away from the wall and it sounds great at all volume levels. ... "
" ... JBL IS HALF THE PRIVE AND TJE SOUND AND VOLUME SRE FANTASTIC. ... "
" ... Bass is especially rich and thick, like the chicken gravy my Grandma used to make. ... "
Price
52money, worth, worth the money, well worth, speaker
+83%
-17%
" ... Great sound for the money. ... "
" ... I waited for it to go on sale, so I’m even happier that I got good quality for a competitive price. ... "
" ... Price , quality and arrived on time ... "
" ... This is worth every penny. ... "
" ... Best speaker in this price range. ... "
" ... Nice for the money you pay ... "
" ... The square Bose seems to be louder, yet both give a crisp sound and are well worth the purchase price. ... "
" ... This is a speaker well worth the money. ... "
Compatibility & Ports / Device Compatibility
46bluetooth, connect, pair, connected, bose
+83%
-17%
" ... There's also a 3.5mm audio input for those without BT. ... I ensured my device was the only one with BT on. ... You won't believe what kind of beast your phone or tablet will turn into and it translates to BT as well, making the Soundlink even more powerful. ... "
" ... My third Mini SoundLink, used for bringing my music with me wherever I go. ... "
" ... Pairs easily and reliably with MacBook Air, iPhone, Dell Windows 10 Pro desktop and Lenovo Win 7 laptop. ... It could be that I have better and more modern source devices, but maybe overall BT gear is just getting better with time. ... "
" ... I use Spotify to listen to music. ... "
" ... I have it seamlessly synched to my iPhone and my Mac. ... "
" ... It arrived in new packaging and was super easy to connect to my phone. ... "
" ... Unpacked it, plugged it in, paired it to my ipad and played a song. ... "
" ... needed a speaker for my iPod. ... "
Usage / Ease of Use
30sound, use, set, quality, portable
+97%
-3%
" ... The bluetooth set up is super easy. ... "
" ... Their size makes them easy to add to any area. ... "
" ... Easy to transport and the sound is incredible for something so small. ... "
" ... Love how easy it is to use. ... "
" ... The sound is wonderful and it couldn't be easier to use. ... "
" ... Great sound, small size and very easy to set up! ... "
" ... Easy setup and so small it stays out of the way. ... "
" ... Easy to pair. ... "
Usage / Capacity
28house, home, office, small, kitchen
+100%
" ... in a hotel room). ... "
" ... 3 weeks in the house with these - bedroom, kitchen and porch. ... "
" ... We have 3 for our home. ... "
" ... Traveling in our motor home. ... "
" ... I actually have two as we have a winter home as well. ... "
" ... So far it always sounds good but I’ve found that there are places in the house, especially 5-6 ft. up in a shelf, that it seems to widen the sound stage dramatically. ... "
" ... i use it all the time in my home and outside in the yard. ... "
" ... Excellent product big room sound ... "
Product Reliability
27years, mini, bose, speaker, soundlink
+52%
-48%
" ... We pulled it out, paired it with one of their devices, and it worked. ... "
" ... I have had one of these for about five years. ... These days it seems having any tech product that lasts for five years is a maricle. ... "
" ... I got the soundlink 1 a couple of years ago and it was a huge hit with me. ... "
" ... I have been using the Bose Mini II speakers for over 6 months and they have worked flawlessly from day one. ... "
" ... I had one of these for a couple years. ... "
" ... The sound that comes out of this device still surprises me years after I bought it. ... "
" ... Happy New Year to you all ... "
" ... Only one minor glitch for me. ... "
Body / Build Quality
20looks, feels, build, unit, solid
+90%
-10%
" ... Small, but solid feeling. ... "
" ... Portability is very convenient and made even more so if an after market carrying case/protector is purchased. ... "
" ... This "LE" unit has the copper-colored logo on the front, same as the regular SL-M2. ... "
" ... I don't know if Bose licenses to other companies to build their products but a couple of the workout headphones broke down within weeks of using them. ... "
" ... It's relatively rugged . ... "
" ... Nothing to break. ... "
" ... Just in case someone is wondering (I was). ... "
" ... The Soundlink Mini II looks, feels, and sounds like premium gear. ... "
Service / Delivery
18delivered, time, product, fast, box
+78%
-22%
" ... delivery exactly as stated. ... "
" ... Fast shipping, got what I ordered. ... "
" ... Arrived on time and packaged good ... "
" ... I like this and delivered fast. ... The used one is well and neatly packed within the original packing box. ... "
" ... Real big sound from a small box ... "
" ... Remarkable product in attractive package. ... "
" ... Great service and delivered as expected ... "
" ... Price , quality and arrived on time ... "
Usage / For Travel
15traveling, use, take, case, speaker
+87%
-13%
" ... For longer trips, I will take this with me, but typically bring a smaller speaker when travelling light. ... "
" ... Traveling in our motor home. ... "
" ... The size is perfect for travel . ... "
" ... Take the beach, office, golfing, vacation - - portable, affordable and durable. ... "
" ... Great traveling speaker since I got rid of my Jawbone ... "
" ... A must for your trips and good for daily use ... "
" ... Small enough to put in a beach bag with sound big enough to enjoy on the road. ... "
" ... After a bumpy setup (probably my fault), now this beauty is my faithful travel companion. ... "
Service / Returns
14replacement, one, trying, send, returned
+14%
-86%
" ... I don't want to exchange for another one in the event this one is defective. ... "
" ... Since my refund window is gone, i can't return it, amazon has offer me an replacement, but i assume the same problem will occur again. ... "
" ... The supplier says my window to return the unit has expired. ... "
" ... I missed the return window so I guess I'm stuck. ... "
" ... My initial order should have been an indicator because I had to return it right away for a replacement. ... "
" ... They ended up taking it back and refunding me but did not send the replacement. ... "
" ... I returned it. ... "
" ... It was a gift, I cannot even return or exchange it. ... "
Service / Marketplace
13seller, picture, industry, good
+69%
-31%
" ... Amazing product and seller. ... "
" ... I saw this one and it had a discount on Amazon. ... "
" ... It arrived quickly, got here a couple days before they left to go back overseas. ... "
" ... I went to Amazon to get the newer model, the SL Mini II. ... "
" ... Product is perfect and as described ... "
" ... delivery exactly as stated. ... "
" ... Very friendly people from Inspiration Industry New York Inc. ... "
" ... I'm happy with my purchase thank you ... "
Usage / Controls
12volume, hard, button, speaker, press
+17%
-83%
" ... The only thing that bothers me is how hard to press the buttons are. ... "
" ... A google search quickly found the solution: Hold down the power button for 12 seconds to reset the device. ... "
" ... Only complaint—the buttons are hard to push. ... "
" ... Max volume on the phone and speaker (pressing the + button) and I can barely hear it from across the room. ... "
" ... It’s not very loud at all and the button functions don’t always work. ... "
" ... You could not adjust the volume on the device. ... "
" ... Buttons very hard to use and recessed to much. ... "
" ... got the speak open it up press the power button not thing! ... "
Sound / Frequencies
12good, sound, mids, lows, bass
+100%
" ... Highs are crisp and defined with a darn good mid range. ... "
" ... I am a musician and a good sound w/ the right mix of highs, mids and bass are most important to me. ... "
" ... You get a full sound with clear separation of instruments and vocals. ... "
" ... Highs, mids, and lows are great. ... "
" ... At low volume, the highs and lows are still sweet and clear! ... "
" ... frequency response) is good. ... The treble is good too. ... "
" ... perfect base and treble! ... "
" ... the highs and lows of this speaker system is just incredible . ... "
Body / Design
10product, looks, look, still, sleek
+90%
-10%
" ... I like it because it’s sleek and sounds really good. ... "
" ... It's relatively rugged . ... "
" ... Very solid and well finished (quite attractive). ... "
" ... It has a sleek black design that fits well anywhere i take it. ... "
" ... Look into a better product for your needs ... "
" ... 1) Look and built: it looks amazing and it feels like little tank. ... "
Software / Apps
8bose, app, quickly, precise, play
+13%
-88%
" ... Googled web and yes indeed, it is a known problem for this model with all sorts of resolutions including new driver updates etc. ... "
" ... Did not pair with Alexa. ... "
" ... A google search quickly found the solution: Hold down the power button for 12 seconds to reset the device. ... "
" ... Tried to update the firmware but it already had the latest version. ... "
" ... It also makes metronome apps super loud and no one can complain that they can't hear the metronome. ... "
" ... Updated firmware, up to date. ... "
Service / Service Centers
7support, customer, premium, industry, good
+71%
-29%
" ... Great customer service, too. ... "
" ... The other two are still going strong after many years of service. ... "
" ... Plus they have great customer service. ... "
" ... Very friendly people from Inspiration Industry New York Inc. ... "
Compatibility & Ports / Ports
7usb, tried, charging, via, se
+43%
-57%
" ... power adapter not working. ... "
" ... The problem started when I tried connecting my mp3 player via the AUX input. ... I tried playing from different devices with different cords, same result. ... "
Parts & Accessories / Cable
6charging, tried, model, charger, cable
+50%
-50%
" ... I tried to cables/adapters and still would not charge. ... "
" ... I tried playing from different devices with different cords, same result. ... "
" ... Tried new cable and charger still no charge. ... "
Body / Water Resistance
6waterproof, though, even, two, speaker
+83%
-17%
" ... Water resent for the beach and great for parties out back. ... "
" ... I originally bought the waterproof Colorlink Bose speaker, but I juuuuust wasn't 100% satisfied with the sound even though online reviews ranked the two the same. ... I am very happy I paid a little more for this one even though it is not waterproof. ... "
" ... Practiful for outside, boating, etc. ... "
" ... For a small gathering it is perfect or just hanging out near the river and chillaxing. ... "
" ... 2) If you need water proofing. ... "
Usage / Setup
5easy, sound, product, charging
+100%
" ... But the sound is fantastic and the setup extremely easy. ... "
" ... Easy setup and so small it stays out of the way. ... "
" ... I am a professional musician and my job takes me around the world. ... "
" ... Everything was great in the whole process . ... "
Body / Fit
5case, surface, also
+100%
" ... Bose clearly broke the fabric of space and time to make this and the intergalactic alien government is going to come here to take back the dark energy that drives the Soundlink's ability to reach impossibly deep tones for such a cute little portable speaker. ... "
" ... This fits the purpose and has a relatively full sound. ... "
" ... I even got the silicone protective case! ... "
Service / Defective Delivery
4package, defective, condition
+25%
-75%
" ... When I opened the package, some of the packages showed obvious signs of opening, and I was seriously suspected of having a second package, but Amazon sold it to me at a new price! ... "
" ... The box and all the packaging had already been opened, so right away there was a red flag. ... "
" ... Product came defective! ... "
Body / Comfort
4solid, small, good
+75%
-25%
" ... I won't get into the sound characteristics but to my ears, I enjoyed the MINI sound much more. ... "
" ... Small, but solid feeling. ... "
Service / Packing
3+100%
" ... The used one is well and neatly packed within the original packing box. ... "
" ... It comes very well packaged, reducing the chances of damage in transport. ... "
" ... Packaging was good. ... "
Service / Product As Described
3+33%
-67%
" ... It looked damaged and not at all what the picture had shown when i purchased it. ... "
Connectivity / Range
3signal, needed, bt
+100%
" ... I can now rock the house! ... "
" ... It sounds great and you can take it wherever you have wifi. ... "
" ... IThis device can be used with almost any function needed around the house. ... "
Body / Color
3limited, edition
+100%
" ... I gave the Color II away. ... "
" ... I also had a Soundlink Color which is good but this is worth the extra $. ... "
" ... And this limited edition color is the best. ... "
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