A portable speaker for backyard and balcony sessions
- Amazon price
- $179.00
- Customer rating
- 4.6
- Customer reviews
- 1284
- Typical price over 90 days
- $232.74
- Difference
- $53.74 (23 percent)
The Bose SoundLink Plus Portable Bluetooth Speaker fits the kind of listening that moves around. You carry it to a patio, a tailgate or a picnic bench, and it plays from a phone or tablet over Bluetooth.
Its carrying loop and 3.4 by 11.17 by 4.11 inch cabinet make it a medium speaker you can pack, and the IP67 dust- and waterproof rating covers the kind of grit and splashing a deck or campsite throws at it.
At $179.00, it sits $53.74 below the typical price over the last 90 days, and $179.00 is the lowest price we have seen in the all-time window. We'd consider this a sensible entry point for outdoor sound. Ratings from 1,284 buyers sit at 4.6, a steady signal though not a listening test.
Bluetooth plus a USB-C port that charges your phone
This speaker connects wirelessly to your phone, and the Bose app adds bass, midrange and treble adjustments plus battery status. The app also handles software updates and shortcuts.
There is a USB-C port on the speaker for charge out, so a phone can top up from the speaker. Full charging of the speaker itself takes about 5 hours, and the battery is rated for up to 20 hours of play. Check whether your phone cable and port match that connection.
Where it fits and when to look elsewhere
The SoundLink Plus suits a listener who wants one durable speaker for porch dinners, beach trips and group hangouts. The battery rating and weather sealing line up with that routine.
If you plan to pair two units for stereo or party playback, confirm the second SoundLink Plus or compatible Bose portable speaker before buying. Bose's SimpleSync also lets this speaker join selected Bose smart soundbars and speakers through the app, so it can extend a TV setup. If you need a permanent multiroom speaker that stays put, this portable model is the wrong shape for that role.
For a first outdoor speaker below its recent typical cost, we recommend this one.
Check the app's supported device list and your phone's Bluetooth before you commit.
Spec sheet
| Model | 894040-0200 |
|---|---|
| Color | Blue Dusk |
| Size | 3.4 x 11.17 x 4.11 inches |
