Customer Ratings & Reviews

tl;dr Great output for a small speaker, with low-, mid-, and high- range. Easy setup, stable BT, bad power adapter design, simple but useful app. I'm relatively new to BT speakers because I never had much of a need, but a while back I got a Big Magicbox and was pleased with the portability and performance. I used it only for listening to news, podcasts, and audiobooks because it was never for music anyway - it falls way short for that. Now that I have this Revolve, I'm practically blown away by the full (and loud!), generous sound I can have from a small speaker (the same size as the Magicbox). Now I have a decent portable speaker for music, and the volume doesn't need to be turned up to sound good. I've got a good component system, but the Revolve lets me take music outside and elsewhere. Since Bose specs are mostly a secret and online shopping can't provide the real audio experience, all I can say is that the output doesn't sound cheap. Since it is Bose, it had better not. The 360 degree design is implemented well. On the Revolve, two devices can be paired at one time meaning you can switch (using the app or the button on top) between them and not have to bother with pairing and unpairing. The only limitation here is that, in order to use the Bose Connect app for volume, BT selection, audio controls, etc you have to reserve one of the two connections for the app on your phone (or tablet). There is an aux jack and a micro usb jack on the side toward the bottom, and a charging cradle point and pole mount threads on the bottom. The Revolve comes with a usb-to-micro usb cord and power adapter. About that stupid adapter - it's huge and is best plugged into the bottom of a wall outlet or the single wide-spaced outlet at the end of some power strips. Otherwise you're blocking more than is desirable. But, it is pretty flat. I guess that's good but it doesn't make up for how wide it is. Wall charging uses the usb cord and power adapter. I don't yet know how long a full charge takes, but going from 50% to 100% was a matter of about an hour. Alternatively, there is a charging cradle available separately. I've gotten moer than 10 hours with a recharge. I don't know how low the battery was at that point and can't yet say how long it can go on idle. The speaker is packaged with nearly zero information introducing it or using it, but setup is practically done once you plug it in. I played with the buttons on the top to see what they do and they are almost straighforward. Volume up and down, power, bluetooth (press multiple times to initiate pairing and choose between connections), aux/usb input selector (press multiple times to switch between modes), and the last (at 6 o'clock) is one I haven't yet quite figured out. One point to note - the serial number is not on the box but it is imprinted on the bottom rubber-like pad, though it is very, very small and rather indistinct. Since everyone needs their serial number at some point, it's nice to know that it is accessible in the app. Whew. My underperforming eyes were glad to see it. Bluetooth performance is outstanding so far. Quick to pair and there have been no drops in the week or so that I've used this. It handled an incoming call (on the paired phone) by announcing it, including the number. All in all, solid.

I LOVE LOVE MY NEW SPEAKER I BOUGHT FOR MY NEW APT. MY ONLY TUFF IS THAT IS NOT ASA LOUD AS I WISH

The speaker isn’t very large but the sound it puts out is great. This is the perfect addition for the outside party.

This small speaker produces BIG all around sound!! I’ve had several others...this one beats them all!! Can’t go wrong with this BOSE!

This little speaker is great has good sound small but nice.

This speaker delivers 360 sound with an incredible quality! If you're looking for a smaller device with a great punch this is it!

Great sound! I would expect nothing less from a Bose. Do not get the cheaper version of this product.

Started playing music in just a few minutes. Followed recommendations about placing the speaker in a corner to enhance the bass. Sounds great!

Not for bass lovers. But sound quality is great. Would have loved it if the volume can go a little higher.

Bose as always a trusted brand which is expected to deliver great sound quality . Works as expected , sound quality is crisp and clear.

Great device. I have one at home and it is easy to use. This purchase was for work purposes and it is filling the needs for work as well.

Great little speaker i work with the public and am complimented on the sound quality then the wow effect when i point to the little can in the corner.

In the store I loved the sound of this Bose! I don't think Bose makes a product that I don't like. The only problem was it didn't feel my room at home with that deep rich sound I was hoping for. So I returned it. Now I'm looking to buy the next size up. Or something totally different.

Bose - SoundLink® Revolve Portable Bluetooth® speaker works great 4 BBQs outside. love this little speaker.

If you like your country rocking then this is the speaker for you! Tailgates are never gonna be the same.

This speaker sounds great outside and really fills the room when indoors with the 360 degree projection. Bose knows sound and really delivered again.

I've only had the device for a little over a week … and I just love it! So far, I don't see many short-comings for a speaker this size...

Bose is my go to for headphones and speakers. Great sound for the size of it. Very easy to use and compact.

The sound quality is EXCELLENT! I can listen to music & news on the Bose when Bluetooth w my Samsung Phone!

Great sound for home or lakeside listening. We’ve taken this to the lake many times and love it! I also listen to it at home everyday.