This Waterproof Bose Bluetooth Speaker Is Now $100.
A durable mini speaker is an essential accessory for year-round use, from house parties to camping trips. In warmer months, you can take it to the beach or barbecue, and in winter, it’s robust enough to withstand snowy adventures and warm up with your favorite music during a hot shower. The Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen Bluetooth Speaker is a compact yet powerful speaker that’s perfect for all of these tasks, and it’s currently 23% off at its lowest price ever: $99 (original price: $129).
The second-generation Bose SoundLink Micro offers richer, clearer sound and up to 12 hours of battery life (twice as long as the first generation). It’s similar in appearance to the first generation, but slightly heavier and larger: 4.0 x 4.0 x 1.7 inches and 11.6 ounces. It comes with a strap for attaching it to bags, steering wheels, and other items. Controls are recessed into the front panel, including a Quick Access button for pairing multiple speakers or activating Spotify Tap.
In addition to powerful sound, it’s also one of the most durable mini speakers on the market, with an IP67 rating, making it waterproof and dustproof (though prolonged submersion in water is unsafe). It’s a single-driver, mono speaker that connects via Bluetooth 5.4 and supports AAC and SBC codecs , as well as Google Fast Pair. PCMag , which gave it an “Excellent” rating, notes that while a USB-A to USB-C cable is included, a standard USB-C cable would have been more helpful.
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Despite its high rating, this model lacks bass reproduction and doesn’t support high-resolution audio. And unlike the first generation, this model lacks a speakerphone function for phone calls. The sound is good despite its portability, and while the bass isn’t the deepest, it’s impressive for an updated SoundLink Micro model of this size. Compared to speakers with a fully adjustable equalizer, the Bose EQ app is somewhat simplified, offering only three adjustable bands.
Ultimately, if you’re looking for a durable portable speaker with high-quality sound, long battery life, and a versatile strap (but don’t mind the lack of high-resolution audio or a more advanced equalizer), the Bose Soundlink Micro 2nd Gen Bluetooth Speaker is a solid option worth considering at its current reduced price of $100.