What the SoundLink Micro adds at the output end
- Amazon price
- $99.99
- Customer rating
- 4.6
- Customer reviews
- 1689
- Typical price over 90 days
- $112.67
- Difference
- $12.68 (11 percent)
The Bose SoundLink Micro (2nd Gen) is the small speaker you carry rather than plug in, playing from a phone or other Bluetooth source. At $99.99, it runs $12.68 below the typical price over the last 90 days.
We'd consider this the right pick if most of your listening happens away from a wall outlet. The utility strap lets you attach it to a bag, and the pocketable size suits a patio, a picnic or a workbench. With 1,689 ratings averaging 4.6, it's a well-established design rather than an unknown quantity.
How it connects and what you can adjust
Pairing is standard Bluetooth with a rated range of up to 30 feet, enough for a phone in your pocket or across a small room. It isn't a Wi-Fi speaker, so it won't join a whole-home network on its own. Check which Bluetooth codecs your phone supports before you buy if that detail matters to you.
The Bose app handles adjustable EQ, so you can shape the bass, treble and midrange, control volume, set up a shortcut and link two compatible Bose products. Two SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen units can run in Stereo Mode for separated channels or Party Mode for the same sound from both. That pairing option is worth knowing before you decide between one speaker and two.
Which rooms and trips suit it
This is a personal-space speaker, not a room-filler. It suits a kitchen counter, a hotel room, a tent or a backpack. Because it's dust and waterproof, a bathroom shelf or a rainy campsite is fair use. The shock and rust resistance adds a little margin for clumsy handling.
We'd skip it if you want one speaker to carry a living room or a party. Its size is the point, and the 12-hour battery is generous for a day out but not for a weekend without charging. If you need bigger output, buy two and pair them, or look at a larger model instead. Before ordering, confirm the Bluetooth version on your source device and decide whether one unit is enough for your space.
12 hours of playback is a full day of casual listening, not a week of heavy use.
Two units can be paired for Stereo Mode or Party Mode, so decide on one or two before ordering.
IP67 covers dust and water, but it does not promise unlimited immersion.
Spec sheet
| Model | 895098-0110 |
|---|---|
| Color | Dewdrop Mint |
| Size | One size |
