Customer Ratings & Reviews

My wife originally purchased me a Beats Pill Bluetooth speaker for Xmas. I was very excited by its looks, size and portability, but when I turned it on I was very disappointed. The sound was very "Tinny" and lacked bass. It was lousy. I have purchased many Bose products in past so I went to Best Buy and picked up the Soundlink Mini. I did a side by side comparison, and the Bose blew the doors off of the pill. The sound quality of Mini was superior to that of Pill. For such a small speaker, the Mini has full, rich sound. Good bass, mid range, and treble. Speaker sounds great at higher and low volumes. Just what you would expect of a Bose product, and this one does not disappoint. Speaker is a bit bigger than pill, but still pretty portable to take to office or to park. Speaker has solid, elegant build. Easy connectivity, signal not dropped when moved my iPad to separate room from speaker, very simple to operate. Bose products tend to be on the pricier side, but no buyers remorse here. I love this little speaker, and have listened to it every day since I have purchased. Needless to say, promptly returned the pill. I would definitely recommend this speaker.

If you're after a high quality sound from a small package, look no further. Testing in store, I was actually more impressed with this product than I was with the next step up in the Bose line, and it EASILY outperforms any of the other competing products. I purchased the carrying case to go along with this speaker, and although I was a little disappointed that there wasn't a slot to carry the charging base with the power adapter, I love the fit and feel, and this speaker travels back and forth to work with me on a regular basis. At home, in the office, in the garage, on the back patio... generous sound (more than you'd expect) with more than adequate bass, and amazing clarity from every frequency. Sure, it's a little costly when compared to other similar products, but when you listen to them side by side, the superior quality is very apparent. I wouldn't have been satisfied with anything else!

The case is very thin, and see through and just seemed cheap. I returned it.

Was purchased for my brother-in-law to use at work on tow motor/forklift and turned out to be the perfect gift. Big, full, and clear sound from a fairly lightweight portable speaker. No wires is an obvious plus and helps it to serve its purpose. Definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a small portable speaker.

This mini speaker is a musical illusion. It's so small, sleek and simple yet so clear, loud and boastful. This might be weird but I think I'm in love with a speaker.

I was really debating on which speakers to get between Beat Pills and the Bose. The reason i choose the Bose is because the reviews on here were better then pills reviews and i also realized the beat pills doesnt have a strong bass. So i buy the Bose, go home and set it up. I think its cool that you can just set it on the charge pad and it will charge the speakers. Anyway I play the first song and i was beyond impressed i didn't expect to be this satisfied with a speaker system. Its tiny and packs a huge punch. Incredible bass, I literally love my songs 10x more now. Im glad i made the right choice

This review is designed to give you three great options, including the SL Mini which I own. All three sound fantastic overall, so don’t be overly discouraged to check out a specific model because I say it sounds this way or that. All three will blow you away for such a small package. They are just three totally different animals. I’ll start with the Bose SL Mini, since it’s my personal favorite and I own it. Both strengths and weaknesses for the Bose SL Mini stem from the same feature, a double edge sword if you will. The built in tonal balancing circuitry is helpful and annoying. Bose SL Mini strengths: -Clarity of sound and pure, flat tone (best of any in segment) -Fullest bass of any small bluetooth speaker, especially at higher volumes (bass actually keeps up with mids and highs) -Resists distorting at loud volumes (due to auto tone circuit) -Refined features and styling Bose SL Mini weaknesses: -Auto tonal calibration cancels out custom equalization -Narrower sweet spot compared to comparably priced models -Overall lack of features compared to many other units, mainly smart phone apps and USB charging (Apple and Bose love their proprietary chargers) Basically the Bose SL Mini destroys anything else with clear sound and balanced bass. It's only sound drawback is a narrower sweet spot, or listening field. It also lacks features offered by other units but some may enjoy it's refined nature. Two alternatives are the Logitech UE Boom and Bose Soundlink II. Here are advantages and drawbacks vs. the Bose SL Mini. Logitech UE Boom vs. Bose SL Mini Advantages: -Much wider sound field (bigger sweet spot# -Tons of techie features -Water and dirt resistant -Twice the battery life Drawbacks: -Less bass with sound focused on mids and highs -Looks like a toy instead of a high quality sound machine To me the UE Boom is great for background music at lager gatherings, it may also be a great outdoor option especially near water. It will sound better than the Bose SL Mini at 40 feet away due to a large sound field. What it lacks in clarity and bass it makes up for in dynamics. Bose Soundlink II vs. Bose SL Mini Advantages: -Slightly louder with richer mid range -Slightly wider sweet spot #but not as wide as the UE Boom# -Less aggressive tonal balancing circuit allows for more custom equalization -More features #but not as many as the UE Boom# Drawbacks: -Much bigger, over twice the size -$100 more expensive than the SL Mini or UE Boom -Not as clear with slightly less bass response -Less overall build quality and durability #than either the SL Mini or UE Boom) To sum it up the Bose SL Mini sounds the best, especially if you're sitting directly in front of it within about 20 feet. It's very refined feature wise, but that may be nice to some. The UE Boom will fill a large space with sound much better that the SL Mini, but the bass and clarity of sound lack in comparison. The UE Boom's features are amazing, including custom smart phone apps to control dozens of the unit's features. It's also tough guarded by water and dirt resistance. The Bose Soundlink II is a great middle man in the bunch sonically. The sound field, clarity, tonal balance, bass response and features are in between the SL Mini and UE Boom. The drawback is the size. It’s twice as big as either and not nearly as durable. You'll also pay $100 more to get the best of both worlds but in a slightly bigger package.

Being an avid audiophile I've been looking for good sounding portable BT speakers for some time. After going through all the cheaper brands I decided to bite the bullet and buy the BOSE unit. The sound quality from such a small package is amazing. Bass is actually there. One thing to know is to get the best base performance it to place the unit close to a vertical object like a wall. Play around with it and you'll see what I mean. The best bass performance I've gotten is in my bathroom with the unit next to the corner of the wall on my counter. Volume level is not too high but I wouldn't expect it to be in such a small package. It will fill a small room nicely though. I've noticed that they do sound tinny at higher volumes. Again I think it's because of the small package and lack of bass kick at these higher volumes. Setup was a breeze. I had it paired with my cell phone and my tablet within minutes. I even used the AUX in and connected it to my TV (42 inch Panasonic Plasma) and it sounded 100% better than the TV speakers. The only downside that I see is BOSE should have included the travel bag or the silicone cover at the $200 price point. $25 for the cover and $40+ for the bag is a little ridiculous. Other than that this was a great purchase and should last a long time because the built quality is out of this world.

Wow! Excellent sound from such a small speaker. I was a little hesitant on purchasing this because of the $200 price tag, but I have yet to regret it. The best part is the portability. I just put my phone in my pocket and walk around with this. It's a dance party in my hands!

I'm very happy with this device. I had an original Bose Soundlink and they seem to have improved the connectivity on this model. My original will not connect to my Mac Mini but this one does. It affords me some additional room on my little desk. I have one of those tiny $40 desks from Ikea. There is not enough room for a textbook. However I can fit this little SoundLink mini and have one less cord. By using bluetooth I do not use up a USB nor do I fill the headphone jack. I use my computer as a TV now. I'd recommend it for any Dorm room setting. Also you can easily pick up the speaker and move it to a shelf or bring it to an outdoor event. I've been tempted to throw a dance party while waiting for the bus.

This speaker is expensive for being so small, but it has great sound, and the batter lasts a long time. I would buy it again even with all the newer models on the market. This one still sounds great.

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.

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.