Customer Ratings & Reviews

This is the BEST on the market today. I spent lots of time researching and testing all the portable speakers on the market and found the Bose to be the BEST. The sound quality is excellent, as I expected from Bose. This mini is very loud for such a small device. I really love the charging unit - no pins or plugs - just set it on the dock and charging begins. The cost is inline with other Bose products (you buy cheap, you get cheap) and the quality of sound is well worth the money spent. Do not hesitate to purchase these - you will not be disappointed.

I was surprisingly disappointed with this Bose product. The sound was so poor for what I was expecting since I've owned some 901 speakers since 1991 and a wave unit for awhile and they sound great. Returned this one and have yet to try another one.

Just a great portable speaker... The built quality is top notch. Bose engineering did great with the sound. Although maybe you can find less expensive alternatives, you won't find a better all around package. The looks of, is even very stylish.

I tend to think of myself and someone who enjoys quality without breaking the bank. The Bose SoundLink Mini Bluetooth is no exception. It may be a little pricey, but you definitely get what you pay for. The highs are crisp and the bass is deep. The bass shook my kitchen from the upstairs bathroom! That is how powerful this little guy is. Along with great sound quality, the ease of use and battery life are great. Follow the directions and pairing is an easy task. I primarily use this is the kitchen area and battery life stays for days. Overall, great purchase and look forward to what Bose has in store next.

I have previously owned the Soundlink II and although I liked it, I got rid of it because it was just too big. This speaker on the other hand is just the right size and packs some serious sound into a tiny box with the same qualities as the Soundlink II only smaller. I was shocked at how good this sounded using Sirius app on the iPhone. Not only that, it is much easier to use and it seems to connect a bit quicker and has a charger base which I do like. I purchased the protective case for it as well and in all it is a great purchase and a nice price!

Awesome bass and sound clarity in a small package! This is the best portable small speaker out there! The battery life when not on the charger is awesome too! The only downfall it has is that it's a bit pricey.

I liked the Bose mini because it's small, easy to move, and has great sound quality like other bose speakers. I like the bluetooth because I don't have to carry any cables. The sound is really good for a small speaker. I have had great experince with other Bose speakers and would recommend this Bose speaker.

Only had this for a couple of days but I am very pleased. Really surprised how loud it gets. It was hard to tell in the store because of how noisy it is in BB. I had narrowed my choices to this and the UE Boom. The Sound link mini had better sound to my ears. "Richer" and more bass compared to the Boom. Also preferred the classy styling and simple controls of this unit. But a major selling point for me was the docking/charging cradle that makes it easy to charge and store. Paired my iPhone 5 and iPad with ease. Have not had the opportunity to test the battery length yet. My only complaint was I thought it should come with a carrying case.

The sound from this little speaker is incredible! Friends look around looking for a full size stereo speaker! They are surprised when they see how compact it is! You can not go wrong purchasing this! Love it!

It had great sound for the first couple weeks and then stopped working. Im very disappointed because I spent over $200 for it. I hope it was one bad speaker and that Bestbuy permits me to exchange it for another one.

I've own quite a few portable speakers, but none of them seemed to offer rich bass or just sound that great. Before this own I owned the Jawbone Jambox which was great. The sound of the Bose blew that one out of the water. I love it. I take it practically everywhere I go. I do a lot of studying at school so it's nice to be able to take it around in my backpack. It is pricey, but it's worth every penny. BEWARE though, it can get you kicked out of libraries, as I've learned from experience.

I've been eyeing this Bose SL Mini for a year; watching sound test comparisons and reading reviews trying to justify the cost vs other BT speaker alternatives that cost slightly less. Well, after seeing it on sale I finally gave in and bought one. All the positive reviews regarding sound quality and bass response were VERY true. The sound that resonates from the speaker is HUGE! As with most things, nothing is perfect although Bose comes real close - depending on the music I did notice some distortion from lower notes at higher volume, but normal listening volume sounds great! If you're on the fence like I was and you have the budget the SL Mini won't disappoint.

Have had mine for a week now and am not disappointed in its sonic or build quality at all. Has bass just when you think you'll have to trade bass for portability in a small portable bluetooth speaker. Charges to 100% in 3 hours as spec'd and I get a full 9 hours of playing time on a full charge before the red light that indicates 20% or less power remaining appears and begins to blink. Easy pairing with my LG G2X though I mostly use the 3.5mm connection. The sound is rich full and at low to moderate volumes full of clean bass. At or near max volume the bass can get a bit muddy depending on source but also note it is only 7" long, weighs 24 ounces and the speakers are what, about 2" in diameter? Don't expect subwoofer enhanced music play back and you will be impressed and definitely not disappointed. And it is striking to in appearance on or off its charging base

As a professional audio engineer, I was truly impressed with the rich sound coming out of this compact speaker. Tried a dozen of different brands, none of them could come even close in sound, size and overall design, regardless of price. For me, It is the best sounding compact bluetooth speaker out there, period. Only thing I wish, Bose could include a protective case with the package. One offered as an option is way overpriced.

well i bought this Bluetooth Bose sound mini link to listening to my music with my Samsung galaxy s3 and I really love its and its sound so good when i listen to my music and has good bass and its clean when you turn it all the way up and i did the subwoofer test on youtube to test the bass and the bass was so heavy and clear and me and my dad both use Bose alot and i used this thing everyday

I've had the full size Soundlink II for quite some time now, and I love it. I use it all the time, so when the Mini came out, I figured it was worth a listen. What I didn't know, was just how comparable in sound to the full sized unit it actually would be. This thing is INCREDIBLE. While it doesn't get near as loud as the Soundlink II, and doesn't have the same amount of really low bass, when used in a smaller setting, I actually like it a little more. The Soundlink II, I use to fill my back yard with music, and this little thing will still fill my kitchen/living room/office area without hesitation. I did a little experiment and placed it on my desk between my computer speakers and asked a few co-workers to listen to the music, and they thought it was coming from my Companion II's - That's how good this thing is. I'm REALLY happy with it, and it just drops into my bag without taking up much room at all.

We bought one of these speakers for my son to use with his iPad. We loved it so much that we got another one to use ourselves. The sound out of this tiny speaker is amazing. It is very light and easy to transport. The battery lasts a long time. We don't have one of the bigger soundlink speakers to compare, but we are so happy with this one, I don't even need to try the bigger one.

Great sound and easy to move around. This was a breeze to set up. I have bought 2 and given them as gifts to family members. Bose did it again

I am very pleased with this purchase. I wanted something that had great sound quality, was small and portable, and preferably wireless to connect to my Surface Pro 2 and iPhone 5s. This exceeded my expectations. It has more than enough sound to fill an entire room with no distortion or cracking. The dock is a great addition as well, which allows for effortless charging. I also use it to watch my Apple TV3 plugged into my computer monitor, so I no longer need a television in my bedroom. Sure it has a little heft to it, but it is built with quality. I have had no issues moving it from place to place in my laptop bag. The charge lasts longer than I need for the day, then it goes back on the dock. Recommended.

I upgraded my iPhone 4 to a 5S and so my old speaker doc became obsolete. I looked at cheaper models but for an extra $50 I decided to go with Bose. Do youself a favor and spend a little extra to get a lot better product. The sound quality is as excellent as the build quality appears to be. Very easy to configure and small enough that it can be placed any where. This is the first Bose product I've ever purchased and it won't be my last.