Customers commend the SoundLink Plus Portable Bluetooth Speaker for its exceptional sound quality that fills any room. Its long-lasting battery life and portability are also highly appreciated, making it perfect for on-the-go use. The speaker's water resistance adds to its durability, while its seamless connectivity and elegant design enhance the overall user experience. Additional features such as its weight, bass, and volume are also well-received.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best portable speaker
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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Absolutely great product great sound quality superior although I did opt out for the bigger version
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Bose carry around
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Excellent sound perfect for carrying around to the beach
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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.