Bose SoundLink Mini Bluetooth Speaker II

Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers / Portable

A Bose wireless Bluetooth portable speaker system.

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What goes into the Overall Score?

Sound quality

/ 5

Ease of use

/ 5

Versatility

/ 5

Color

/ 5

Detailed Test Results

Sound quality: Bose's Soundlink Mini Bluetooth Speaker II had good overall sound quality. Bass has good impact but lacks a bit of definition and doesn't go deep. Midrange is fairly even but is hazy and a somewhat grainy. Treble is smeared, a bit subdued and upper treble is muted. Does a so-so job of recovering room ambience and is congested and somewhat compressed. Bluetooth and wired sound quality are similar. Provides a decent volume level in a small- to medium-sized room, but better suited for near-field listening.

Ease of use: We found the Bose ease of use to be very good overall. Bluetooth pairing was easy as the unit is always in pairing mode when not already paired, shows a pairing mode indicator. Indicates when pairing mode has occurred and never times out. The speaker controls were generally well marked and intuitive but the multi-function button will require instructions for full comprehension of use. This unit lacks a remote; not an issue if it's being used within arm's reach or if it's being used with a mobile Bluetooth device which can be used like a remote itself, but inconvenient in other situations. Switching sources involves plug and unplug - The line input has priority over Bluetooth when plugged in with slight or no delay with clear indication of input selection. Unambiguous.

About

A Bluetooth wireless portable speaker system from Bose with a docking station and an analog audio input.

Features & Specs

Features

IP rating

Claimed battery life (hrs.)

Adjustable tone settings

Wireless stereo pairing

Speaker phone w/built-in mic

Yes

Optional multi-room sharing

Remote

Power source

Battery/AC

Updatable software/firmware

Warranty (mos.): parts/labor

12/12

Other features

Has a multifunction button which is will require referring to the quide for help on use.

Included accessories

Power Supply, Micro USB Cable, Charging Cradle, AC Power Adaptors and Quick Start Guide.

WiFi content sharing technology

Wake timer

Sleep timer

Specs

Wireless type

Bluetooth

Audio format

Stereo

Height (in.)

Width (in.)

Depth (in.)

Weight (lbs.)

Dimensions HxWxD (in.)

2.5 x 8 x 4

Connections

Stereo analog audio input

Yes

Optical digital audio input

Headphone jack

Active subwoofer pre-amp out

Other connections

Micro USB.

iPod Docking

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Bose SoundLink Mini Bluetooth Speaker II

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