Customer Ratings & Reviews

Disappointed in quality of sound. I thought there would be a lot more Bass & volume.

When it comes to a product like the Bose Soundlink Revolve Bluetooth Speaker II, the first thing you would expect is that it sounds like a quality Bose product. You won't be disappointed. This definitely sounds like it came from Bose. The speaker is shaped like a tapered cylinder. It stands about 6 inches tall and has a diameter of about 3 inches. There is really no front or back, as it disburses the sound in a full 360 degrees. The volume is the same, regardless of which direction it is facing. It is great for sitting in the middle of a table, with people sitting around it. The sound is very impressive for a speaker of this size. It has plenty of bass, midrange, and treble with no distortion at any volume level. The speaker has 6 buttons on the top. There is a power button, an input source button, up and down volume buttons, a Bluetooth on/off button and a multi-function button. To play or pause, you press the multi-function button once. Press it twice to skip forward and 3 times to skip backwards. Pressing and holding the multi-function button will bring up Siri or Google Assistant if connected to a phone. It can also be used to answer your phone when connected. It’s not the most intuitive button, but it does serve its purpose. As you the device, the speaker provides verbal guidance about what is happening. As an example, pressing the power button will tell you the percentage of battery charge remaining, and what the speaker is connected to. Pressing the input source button will tell you what audio source to use, such as aux or USB. Bose Connect is an Android or IOS based app to give you even more control over the speaker. With the app, you can make connections to the speaker, set an auto-off timer, turn on or off the voice prompts, and change the language of the prompts. It also allows you to use “Party Mode” which gives you the ability to channel your audio through multiple speakers at the same time. I only have one, so I couldn’t try out this feature. The speaker has a rated battery life of 13 hours, but I have used it longer than that between charges. You can recharge the unit via an optional docking station, or via a micro-USB connection. The speaker also has a 3.5mm auxiliary port. It has a threaded connection on the bottom, so you can mount the speaker on a small tripod if you like. It has an IP rating of IP55 for water and dust resistance, allowing you to use it outdoors without fear of damaging it. The drawbacks are few. It’s 2021 and the device should have a USB-C connection as opposed to a micro-USB. The only other thing I found is that the multi-function button is not very intuitive. I think that a few more dedicated buttons would make it a little easier to use. Overall, I recommend this speaker and think you will enjoy it as much as I do.

Wish I could give it less than one star. Overpriced garbage which is a huge surprise from Bose. I worried at how small it was when I picked it up after ordering online. As soon as I connected it to my laptop which was more problematic than it should have been I realized it was going to be returned. very poor sound quality even at low volume and it only got worse when the volume was raised.

Will be returning to Best Buy, will not work with Alexa and the sound just didn’t do it for me.

I was expecting more out a Bose speaker. This is no better sounding than speakers I have purchased at half the price.

Great speaker. I received one as a gift a couple of years ago and got this for my so. For Christmas.

Your paying for the name! Not as powerful and loud as other. For that price.. it’s not worth it..

Great quality Didn’t last 6 months.Very disappointed.

Speaker isn’t good at high level. Definitely disappointed from a Bose speaker

Not satisfied with the overall sound quality. Would have traded up had I had the time to return the item .

I bought this speaker because the reviews were great and I have had a bose speaker before, I have only used it maybe three or four times and it doesn't hold a charge. It goes from 100% to 20% to completely dead in 2 hours. Not worth the money.

Don't like it to be surrounded sounds good but not loud enough

Always used JBL and tried this product. The material is not what i need for my regular everyday routine. Also, I like the sound of JBL better

Quality of sound not all that great.. comparable to an AM/FM portable radio

Missing parts like data cable, charger though mentioned in the box content

The sound quality and volume levels are terrible. So bad in fact, I won’t disrespect the music by playing it through this speaker it’s going back today and I only bought it yesterday. All of the sound is very low quality I’ve heard better from a cellphone and using a cup to amplify the music... Disappointed that such a name as Bose would put out such poor audio.

Great sound, but the idle battery life is terrible! I use it for a few hours, charge it fully and within a couple weeks go back to use it and the battery is either under 50% (amber light) or completely dead. I wouldn’t buy it again. What good is a speaker that is always dead?

Way overpriced for this speaker. Same quality sound for way less.

Very low volume. Even on max setting the volume is lacking.

The day my Revolve ll arrived I was very excited to try it out. When unboxing you find the usual Bose quality from the packaging to the beautiful design of this speaker. Surprisingly though, you'll get a charging cable but no charger. A nice charging base is available for purchase separately, but the speaker does not arrive precharged, so I hope you have a charger. I have many chargers. My house seems to be littered with them. And not a single one was compatible with the provided charging cable. The cable is Micro USB to USB. I plugged it into a wall out,et with USB ports. It wouldn't charge. I tried plugging it it into my laptop, still no joy. I tried a phone charger. Sadness. It was disappointing to be stopped short for lack of a charger that should be included with a $200 device. The next day I spent $25 on a Belkin USB charger, that finally did the trick. Once I got past the annoyance of the missing charger, it was pure Bose goodness all the way. Deep, rich sound filled a very large room. The bass was full and deep without overpowering everything else. The treble was crisp and clear without being tinny. This is an attractive speaker that won't look out of place in your office or living room.The metal grille is seamless and you don't notice it right away, but it looks really cool. I think metal grilles on speakers are so much nicer than cloth. Cloth grilles get dusty and look like crap and it's hard to get them clean. The Revolve ll can just be wiped clean if it gets dirty. It's water resistant too, so it's perfect for outdoor gatherings. Connecting via Bluetooth was a breeze, and it can also be paired with Bose Home speakers. And with the Bose Connect App you can use Stereo Mode for dedicated left and right playback. You can also access Siri or Google Assistant from the speakers multi function button. Overall, this speaker is excellent. It looks sharp and sounds fantastic, but, the lack of a charger will cost them a star.