Customer Ratings & Reviews

Bottom Line: The Bose Soundlink Micro Portable Speaker (2nd Gen) delivers fantastic sound in a small, versatile design that is well suited for showers, backpacks, bikes, and more. Pros: compact design; useful straps; easy to use; can connect multiple devices; surprisingly good bass; loud. Cons: can be stood upright, but not super stable. Review: Bose is known for high quality sound, and the Soundlink Micro delivers on that expectation. Mids are very crisp and come across well. In general, the speaker also does a good job with high frequencies (e.g., the high-hat in “Beat It” by Michael Jackson is very crisp), but in some instances, particularly with sync sounds, highs can get muddy. Bass performance is surprisingly good; it’s tight and punchy, which comes across exceptionally well in songs like “Boom Boom Pow” by the Black Eyed Peas. That said, this is an ultraportable device and buyers should not expect room shaking bass performance from this speaker. Sounds across lows, mids, and highs are tuned and balanced very well, and the speaker delivers exceptional quality for its size. Last, it's loud enough that I can put it at the top of my yard and listen to music throughout the entire yard. Setting up and using the speaker is very easy. Buttons are clearly marked, and connecting multiple devices was easy and straightforward. One of the features I really like is that when you turn on the speaker, it announces what devices are connected via Bluetooth. The app features for this speaker are minimal. You an adjust low, mid, and highs (just those categories, not individual frequencies) in the equalizer, and set up connections for multiple speakers if you have them. The Soundlink Micro is definitely designed for use on the go. There are two nylon straps. The first is a closed loop on the top, which would allow you to hang the speaker from something using a carabiner or other hook. For instance, one could hang it from a backpack during hiking or around a tree branch when camping. The other is Velcro strap on the back, which is designed to attach the speaker to a bar. Some obvious uses for my family would be shower or towel bars in the bathroom as well as bike handles, since we take a lot of bike rides. This version of the speaker can also be stood upright on a flat surface, which is helpful for those who want to place it on a table or desk. However, the speaker is pretty narrow, which means the slightest bump will knock it over. Additionally, you can’t really stand it up on an uneven surface, and so if you’re outside you’ll probably want to lean it up against something if you’re not going to hang it.

I've owned my fair share of Bose products over the years, most of the time they get it right; other times the results are less than satisfactory; most of the failures are in the category of "could do better for the money." That's not the case here, The price is reasonable, and given that this is a second generation product, they've had the opportunity to better the features. My original thought in obtaining the Micro was a bit unusual. I have a 24" tv in the kitchen; as you would expect, the sound is less than satisfactory from the built-in speakers. I wanted to get either a tiny soundbar or a set of small computer speakers, but couldn't find anything that the wife wouldn't give a thumbs down to. I hooked the Micro to the tv's Bluetooth, and voila - instant soundbar. Unfortunately, there was a bit of lip sync delay that I couldn't cure via the Bose app, so went on to other things. Connectivity was not an issue out of the box. I already had the Bose app for a soundbar, the Micro hooked up to it right away, and gave me equalizer options for the device. You can also use the Micro as a secondary device to the soundbar. Seems kind of redundant, but I thought - what if I was watching a game, and had a rest room call; or the dog had one, or some other errand. I could take the micro with me and keep up with the program - limited of course to the range of the Bluetooth. But obviously, the best use for the Micro is with your phone. It immediately picked up my Pixel 9. It can function as a speakerphone, or as a contact point for Alexa. And then there's the music - and this is where the Micro shines. It's nearly impossible to comprehend the bass that this tiny box can generate, or for that matter, the overall sound quality. I have a couple of name brand portable speakers, all of them way larger than the Micro, and they don't come close. It's a truly beguiling little magic box. So don't be put off by the size, and considering the Bose quality packed into it, its a pretty good value for the buck.

Everyone knows Bose, they carry the name of premium sound more than any other company, they have had some small speakers they've made and each one sounds better than the last. Packaging: To start, packaging is straightforward, it's a small box with limited documentation, a cord and the speaker itself. It is well packaged though, that as you open the box it presents the speaker to you almost as a gift, it hints a premium without wasting money on packaging. Device and Use: The device is small, but sounds incredibly good. It's made of that soft-touch rubbery material that feels nice to hold. Connectivity is instant and straightforward, just turning the device on it appeared in a popup on my phone requesting to connect which was done with one button. The sound itself is incredible, especially for something so small. It's easy to use, gets loud, plays well and really has a great depth of sound. It is not tinny and has good bass for the size. Overall: If you're in the market for a small bluetooth speaker and want something with good size, good sound and excellent battery life, I strongly recommend it.

I have seen a lot of mixed reviews that this 2nd generation speaker that was 8 years in the making did not deliver. I see this as a small speaker that is really putting out a clear and loud sound. If you want a compact speaker that is powerful, this is it. If you want a large party speaker, then get a bigger unit. This is really great for travel and porting music.

I really like how compact it is and how good it sounds and in term of volume, but the only thing I dislike is the power button placement.

I was really amazed by sound of this tiny speaker, Excellent product, battery last a long time, and can’t go wrong with this, Bose is Bose!

Most impressive speaker you'll hear in this size, even compared to speakers double the size and the weight. Compared to 1st gen it's got better sound quality, bass and battery.

Excellent Product - well made, sound is awesome from a such a small speaker. Made solid and easy to carry for travel. Well worth the purchase

One of the best purchases I’ve made. Amazing sound and easy to bring with me anywhere. Love the color

After picking up a gaming laptop with underwhelming built-in speakers, I went searching for a compact speaker with big sound—and found the Bose SoundLink Micro. The audio quality is fantastic for its size: crisp highs, rich detail, and surprisingly satisfying bass. I ended up buying two to take advantage of the stereo pairing feature, which was seamless to set up and rock-solid in performance. Whether for gaming, music, or movies, these little speakers deliver. Highly recommend!

Very love it! So good powerful lite waterproof You must have it.

This speaker has a great sound and perfect outdoor

Overall great sound and the size is perfect for travel

I’ve had many Bluetooth speakers but this mini Bose surpasses them all. A more than subtle base complements this crystal clear multi-tone speaker. The extended Bluetooth is a nice addition to what was a great speaker already.

Love my Bose speaker, sounds great at work, home wherever I use it. Helps to drown out the noise at work. I am a scrapbooker and love this when I go on weekend crops.

Love these speakers. I take them everywhere. Sometimes I lose it and I always by the same one again.

This is the second time I have purchased one of these. Well worth the money. Compared to other similar items - definitely the best sound.

I finally upgraded from the original micro I purchased 6 years ago and I have to say it’s so much better now sound wise it’s nice you have EQ in the app to change it to your sound preference The battery is the biggest upgrade in my opinion It last all day long listening to it around 50/60% volume level Price wise I think it’s a bit much since for another $30 you can get the soundlink flex

Whoa, this IS TRULY better than the earlier version!! Am I glad I stumbled on the Wirecutter recommendation. Hey folks ... the 'night' option on the iPad equalizer list and listen to how great this speaker sounds. (Incredible. Something actually works as ADVERTISED?????)

Has a great sound for its size. Sounds natural not boxy like the Marshall Wilburn.