Customer Ratings & Reviews

Love it light weight carry anywhere the sound is so crisp and clear I really love it :)

Amazing sound!!!! A little heavy but worth it!!!!!

Good sounds and quality like always never disappointed

Has good sound very loud I love the color you won’t find 1 better then this

As a longtime user of Bluetooth speakers, I was ready for an upgrade when the Bose Soundlink Plus was released. Larger than the Soundlink, but smaller than the Soundlink Max, the Plus is aimed at those who still value portability, but who won’t compromise on sound quality or battery life. The Soundlink Plus delivers both! Unboxing is a straightforward affair, with only the speaker and a charging cable included. The Bose site indicates that a charging block may be included in the US, but that wasn’t the case for me. A quick-start guide is printed on the inside box flap, but that’s it for instructions. For everything else, you’ll need to use the app and/or the user guide on the Bose web site. The Soundlink Plus is built like a tank, with a powder-coated front grill of steel, a back made of plastic, and rubber wrapping around the middle, giving it good resistance to drops and shocks. It features an IP67 waterproof rating, meaning it can survive short periods of complete immersion, and IP64, meaning it can survive being splashed, with some water getting inside. It is not designed to be used in a pool, unlike some speakers which will float while in use. It is also dust resistant, so this speaker is definitely ready for use wherever you may be. It does weigh more than smaller speakers at 3.4 pounds, but this is to be expected and goes with the longer battery life. Pairing is easy, and the Plus can be connected to two devices simultaneously, but one at a time can provide the source audio. Once connected, it will show up in the Bose app, where you can adjust things like EQ, the function of the shortcut key, and change the source device. The app is also where firmware updates originate. The shortcut key can be used to connect two Bose Bluetooth speakers, allowing you to play them in stereo, or with the same audio in “party” mode. The shortcut key may also be used for Spotify Tap, which will start playing your music on Spotify from where you left off. There are also buttons for volume up/down and play/pause. The most important thing for any Bluetooth speaker is sound quality. My main speaker for the last several years has been the Bose Revolve+ II, and it’s still a great portable speaker. The larger enclosure of the Plus produces a richer, fuller sound, and bass is greatly enhanced. The sound quality is just better across the spectrum, with highs being crisp and sharp, mids are clear and strong, and the bass is rich and full, not “muddy”. The full sound that it produces is just a joy to listen to. There’s also plenty of volume to fill a room with sound. Battery life is rated at 20 hours, and while I didn’t keep track of how long I’d been playing mine between charges, I never had to worry about not having enough battery for my event. You can also plug your phone into the USB-C port and charge it, which is nice in a pinch. Unlike my other Bose speaker, this one does not have a microphone that would allow you to use it as a speakerphone. I think this is unfortunate, and is a feature I’ve come to expect on my Bluetooth speakers. It’s included on the Flex and Micro models in the Soundlink line, but not in the larger Plus and Max models. Perhaps Bose intends the larger models to be for bigger groups and thus speakerphone functionality isn’t needed? The Bose Soundlink Plus is a fantastic-sounding speaker that is rugged and has long battery life. For taking your tunes with you wherever you go, this is a great option. If you’re just not satisfied with the sound you get from a smaller speaker, but don’t want something a lot bigger, this might be what you’ve been looking for.

Love the sound! I take it to the pool and everyone loves it.

great sound and looks - good balance between highs and lows

Awesome speaker great sound and lightweight and durable

This Bose is worthy. My friend bought it and he loved it

Love this speaker, it’s not too big but not so small it sounds weak.

The portable speaker market is so flooded nowadays that it's hard to find a product that really stands out. And with the Bose SoundLink Plus, I'm not entirely convinced that changes...although that's not necessarily a bad thing. There are so many ways in which the SoundLink Plus delivers excellent performance: battery life as advertised, girthy bass, clear mids and highs, clarity through its highest volume, water resistance, sleek and minimal design, a tried and true app experience... the list goes on and on. The sound profile of the SLP is about standard for what you find in Bose speakers, providing a great sound stage and shining at its brightest with instrumental and a capella vocal tracks, but also brings really great punchy bass when called upon. I've become somewhat accustomed to 360-degree speakers, and while they are great, there's something reminiscent and wonderful about uni-directional speakers like the SLP. There's a sort of intentionality about setting it in a corner of a room or on a picnic table, letting the sound waves immerse the space. The SLP has an excellent minimalist design as well, allowing it to blend into the background and focus on what its great at. The matte rubberized coating, with the corded loop for carrying, make it easy to toss into a bag or the bed of a truck. The onboard controls are simple and uninteresting, with a dedicated button for connecting multiple compatible Bose speakers or connecting to a Spotify favorite (I would love to see support for Apple and Google Music as well, which could be done via software update). The buttons are super clicky and easy to press. The front metal speaker grill is equally uninteresting. The rear panel has an open USB Type-C port and a rear grill (presumably for an onboard subwoofer). I would have liked to see a rubber cover for the charging port, but the lack of cover doesn't take away its water resistance (you do, however, have to let the port dry out before plugging it back in, something that the speaker signifies by a blinking LED). This speaker also does NOT have an auxiliary port, so it's bluetooth or bust. The battery performed as advertised (approximately 20 hours on medium volume) but individual use will vary. The battery does take a painfully long time to charge from empty to full, well over four hours in my experience. And, the SLP's battery can also provide extra charge for your phone if your battery is running low (although, you may have to end the party early). The Bose app gives you access to EQ (only three bands; bass, mid and treble), bluetooth Multi-point controls, firmware updates, basic tips, and other speaker settings. It is now (and has always been) a very basic app, but capable and consistent. Look, I get it, Bose products are expensive. The SLP lacks a few features (as previously mentioned) that would make it a truly killer deal...but it doesn't take away from the fact that what it does, it does extremely well. I've never EVER used a Bose bluetooth speaker that has disappointed me, and that doesn't change here. That said, there are a ton of competitive mid-sized bluetooth speakers which compete with the SLP, even some that cost a little less with a few extra features. They likely won't sound nearly as great as the SLP does, but unless you're really picky about your audio, you may not even notice. Still, the SLP is a strong contender in the space, despite its price, and deserves a spot at the top of the list of contenders.

Excellent . Im enjoying it. Well i guess i say it all. Congrats

Review for Bose SoundLink Plus Bluetooth Speaker The new SoundLink Plus speaker from Bose is a sweet combination of portability and performance. It’s solidly built and hefty for its size, but the 20 hour battery life and the booming base are well worth the weight. With a waterproof rating of IP67, it’s easy to take it by the pool or outdoors without worrying about problems. I like the balance of it. It sits solidly and the buttons are easy to use. The rope handle is both soft and strong and makes carrying the speaker convenient. Pairing with any Bluetooth device is fast and straightforward. Best of all is the sound. Bose audio quality shines through with rich bass and sparkling treble. The Bose app lets me adjust the equalization for the environment. If you have another Soundlink speaker you can connect the two for synched audio, called party mode or if you have a pair of Soundlink Plus speakers you can create a stereo setup. Stereo and Party mode both use the Shortcut button to link the speakers. You can also program the Shortcut button inside the app. Bose says the battery life for the speaker is 20 hours and requires five hours for a complete charge. Also included is a USB C charge out capacity, which allows me to charge a phone or portable device in order to keep the music going all day!

This speaker works really well in a outside setting

App is great with this. Best Bluetooth speaker we’ve had

From the moment you open the packaging, it is clear that this Bluetooth speaker is substantial. Especially if weight is a measure. The case is solid and simple in design. Front and rear grills are black metal with an array of perforations in the front and back, surrounded by a soft feel rubber – extending down a bit from top, bottom, and sides in the back. The top features six indentions serving as control “buttons”. Other than the rear grill, there is a sole USB-C charging port on the rear panel of the speaker. The speaker is shipped with a USB-C to USB-C charging cable. You must supply your own power block. Just because I could, I loaded the Bose App on my Android phone. At first, I thought the only benefit might be to receive additional special deals via email from Bose, because of course we all need more emails in our in-box. But I could also be notified of software updates for my Bose Sound Link Plus speaker – whatever that might consist of. The speaker paired effortlessly to my Samsung Galaxy 22 phone, as well as my Sony Digital Walkman. I have the Walkman, because just like with automobiles, I would rather own and not lease my music. Getting back to the Bose App, it remembers the last two devices it was connected to. This led to a serendipitous discovery – while playing music from the Walkman, when I opened the Bose App in my phone, I found I could start or stop tracks of music from my phone. It also allows the user to use the speaker as a power bank to charge your phone. OK, I am glad I loaded the App. While the owner’s manual describes three ways to pair a device. Honestly, it paired so quickly and intuitively, that I must have been using the Android “Fast Pair” capability. I know it was not via the Bose App. Performance. How does this speaker make me feel? I’d say happy - like other Bose speakers in my home via a traditional Stereo / Surround Sound setup, as well as in my car. There is not a lot to complain about with a nice Bose speaker. This one has solid bass, as well as enjoyable treble. As it sits on my desk pull out and I play the “In Step” album by Stevie Ray Vaughn, and Peter Gabriel’s “I/O” release, I can feel the bass on the surface of the side pull of the desk out as the music plays. Getting back to my digital Walkman - I like the fact that I can slide in a micro-SD card and store up to 512 GB of music, but trying to play through my other Bluetooth Speakers in an open room or patio and at full volume – the volume level is wimpy at best. You really need to connect it to a Stereo receiver to amplify the sound. Music from my phone and other Bluetooth Speakers do not suffer as much as the Walkman. But this Bose Beast of a Speaker – will sufficiently play at a volume that will satisfy the entire party on the patio, even when using my Walkman. You can use the integrated loop to carry or attach the speaker to something. The loop is so robust, you could probably tow a car with it. You can easily link to another Bose Speaker, Bose Smart Speaker, or Bose Smart Soundbar – if those devices are available to you. Some portable speakers claim to be “water resistant”, this speaker is fully “water proof” and can stay underwater at a depth of 1 meter for up to 30 minutes. Now I am not sure what type of music you play underwater, but this tough guy can do it. However, you cannot charge the speaker until the speaker connection is completely dry. If you attempt to charge the speaker and moisture is detected, the power light will blink white and amber alternating. There are language selectable voice prompts that can be activated or inactivated letting you know what devices are connected, battery level, and can guide you through the Bluetooth connection process. However, there are no blinking lights or voice prompts that tell you when to turn off the music, go to bed, leave the party, or call Uber for a ride – although that may come with a future software update. I think the Bose Sound Link Plus takes portable Bluetooth Speakers to a new level.

Good speaker but the bass overwhelms the high end. Two Bose SoundLink Flex Gen 2's in stereo mode sound significantly better. Use the Sennheiser BTD 700 for Snapdragon sound aptX Lossless and aptX Low Latency.

A little more base at higher volumes would be better. Low to medium volume the base is perfect.

It’s been a while since I’ve tried a new Bluetooth speaker, but the audio from the Soundlink Plus absolutely blew me away. Technology marches on. Plenty of clean bass, the highs were there too. The singer’s voice was so smooth and clear, it was as if she was in the room with me. I’m old, and in my day, you needed a big bookshelf speaker and an expensive stereo receiver costing almost a grand to get sound this good. I was amazed that this sound I was hearing originated wirelessly from my little smartphone. What I first noticed about the Soundlink Plus is its SOLID. When I took it out of the box, you could just feel how well-made it is. It paired quickly to my phone. When you turn on the power, it immediately tells you the battery level. Speaking of battery, it lasts TWENTY HOURS of play time and will charge from zero to 100 per cent in just 4 hours. Another plus from this speaker is its USB-C port not only can be used to charge its battery but can also be used to charge your smartphone. This can be helpful if you’re on a camping trip, and there’s not an A/C outlet around to keep your phone running. The speaker is ip67 rated, so in spite of its solid weight of 3.3 pounds, if it accidentally gets dropped into a pool or lake, the speaker can handle it. Unlike what you would suspect, it actually floats, so you don’t have to jump in after it. And since you shouldn’t charge a wet speaker, it has indicator lights to tell you when it’s dry enough to charge. When you download the Bose app to your phone, you’ll find an equalizer for you to custom the sound to your liking. You can choose a pre-defined audio setting or create your own. You only have a ‘bass’ ‘midrange’ and ‘treble’ adjustment. I didn’t find that a problem. It was easy to tailor the sound just the way I wanted it. This may be obvious, but this Bose speaker is just mono. I’ve seen other Bluetooth speakers with two drivers for stereo, however if you have another Soundlink Plus speakers or even a different model Bose speaker, you CAN use the stereo switch on the app to turn them into left and right stereo speakers. Bottom line, the Soundlink Plus just blew me away. Great sound, solid build and long battery life. It’s worth a listen next time you’re in Best Buy.

The Bose Soundlink Plus is the newest product in the Soundlink line. It's larger than the Soundlink Flex and boasts a better advertised battery life. The Soundlink Plus is basically the middle ground between the Max and Flex model. I test the speaker for about 8 hours. The out of the box sound didn't sound great to me so I went on the Bose App and adjusted the settings. After I made the adjustments I was blown away but how good the speaker sounded. For a small speaker it provides enough volume to fill up a whole room and sounded great doing so. The Soundlink Plus provided some nice pounding bass while hitting the highs with great clarity. I mainly listen to rock music and the guitars sounded clean and the kick drum made a nice thump. The sound didn't sound muffled or distorted. The Soundlink Plus definitely provides premium sound that you would expect from Bose. After the 8 hours my speaker still said it had 60% battery life remaining which lines up with what Bose was advertising. The only weird thing about the speak is the attached handle. The cord is way too small to fit around your hand and doesn't stretch. I suppose you could attach it to a bag with a hook or carry it with one finger through the loop. I personally would have liked the handle to stretch so you could put your hand through it for ease of carrying. I believe the Soundlink Plus is a great bluetooth speaker. You get premium sound, a really long 20-hour battery life and ease of portability. I'd would very much recommend this product if you're in the market for a blue tooth speaker.