SoundLink Micro
BoseReleased Sep 1, 2017 · Analysis updated Feb 7, 2026
This portable speaker delivers great sound in a lightweight, waterproof design with long battery life and premium build. The Bose SoundLink Micro scores 76/100 based on 19 expert reviews in the portable speakers category. Coverage includes reviews from Blog Bestbuy, Gizmodo, Livewntr, and Eftm.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 19 expert reviews
Critics are split: our scores run from 35 (Expert Reviews) to 88 (Blog Bestbuy) — a 53-point spread.
Average of 19 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score
Pros
- Great sound quality(16)
- Waterproof(14)
- Lightweight design(9)
- Long battery life(6)
- Premium build quality(4)
Cons
- High price(8)
- Limited features(3)
- No microphone(3)
- Other(2)
19 Publication Reviews
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The Bose SoundLink Micro delivers impressive sound quality and durability in a compact, waterproof design ideal for active lifestyles.
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Bose's latest tiny Bluetooth speaker may have just answered my question about how much compromise is appropriate at $129, with great sound and much-improved battery life.
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The Bose SoundLink Micro is a rugged, portable Bluetooth speaker with excellent sound quality that has accompanied the reviewer on numerous adventures over six months.
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The Bose SoundLink Micro delivers excellent sound quality for its size and is waterproof, making it perfect for shower use despite its premium price.
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The Bose SoundLink Micro is a compact, durable, and high-quality portable Bluetooth speaker that delivers impressive sound for its size, making it an excellent choice for travelers.
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Nearly two years after its release, this waterproof speaker remains one of our favorites, featuring a compact, rugged design, an intelligent strap, and surprisingly loud audio.
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The well-built and travel-friendly Bose SoundLink Micro is arguably the best sounding speaker in its tiny size class.
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An excellent portable speaker that's ideal for close outdoor and shower listening
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The Bose SoundLink Micro 2 is my favorite tiny Bluetooth speaker, offering excellent sound quality and durability despite its high price.
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The Bose SoundLink Micro delivers impressive sound quality in a compact, portable package with useful features like water resistance and voice assistant support, though its price and battery life are ...
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The Bose SoundLink Micro speaker delivers an impressive Bluetooth audio performance for its size, but its price feels a tad high.
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The Bose SoundLink Micro (2nd Gen) delivers improved audio and features, but still struggles to last all day.
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The Bose SoundLink Micro is a pocket-friendly Bluetooth speaker that delivers surprisingly good bass and sound quality for its tiny size, though it comes at a premium price.
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The Bose Soundlink Micro is an excellent Bluetooth speaker for travel with good sound quality for its size, but its short battery life is a significant drawback.
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The Bose SoundLink Micro delivers big sound in a small package but comes at a premium price with some trade-offs.
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Bose Soundlink Micro is a very handy choice for mobile music reproduction and offers relatively mature yet decent, non-fatiguing sound.
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Great sound for a small speaker, but the short battery life feels limiting in something so portable
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