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Bose Lifestyle UltraRecommended1 / 13
Bose

Bose Lifestyle Ultra

Current price · Amazon US
$1,099
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Value for Money & durability / build quality
7/ 10
7
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At 7, its value for money beats 38% of bluetooth speakers we've measured.

Measured on 56 of the 164 we've cataloged.

8/ 10
8
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A 8 puts its durability / build quality in the bottom 10% of bluetooth speakers we've measured.

Measured on 53 of the 164 we've cataloged.

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Key specs

Bluetooth Version
5.3Most common
5.335%5.020%5.411%4.29%

5.3 is the most common — on 35% of the 132 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 164).

Is Portable
No
True92%False8%

False appears on 8% of the 157 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 164).

Speakerphone
No
True57%False43%

False appears on 43% of the 141 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 164).

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version
5.3
Connection Type
Bluetooth, wifi, wired-aux-3.5mm
Multi Speaker Chain
Yes
Stereo Pairing
Yes

Design

Is Portable
No
Color Options
Black, driftwood-sand, white-smoke
Dimensions Depth
124 mm
Dimensions Height
92 mm
Dimensions Width
1099 mm
Mounting Type
Bookshelf/tabletop
Power Source
AC mains
Weight
6713 g

Features

Speakerphone
No
Companion App
IOS + Android
Voice Assistant Support
Alexa

Identity

Model Number
892930-1100

Sound

Amplification
Active (powered)
Channels
1.0 (mono)
Driver Count
3

SoundGuys review

SOUNDGUYS rating
8.0/ 10
Recommended
Dave Carr
Reviewed byDave CarrVideo Producer/WriterReviewed May 2026
Connectivity9.0
Design8.0
Features8.0
Value7.0

The verdict

The Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker delivers impressive sound quality for its compact size, especially once you hear a stereo pair in action. Wide streaming support also makes it easy to fit into just about any modern listening setup. That said, this doesn’t really feel like a casual standalone speaker. Between stereo pairing, multi-room playback, and home theater integration, the Lifestyle Ultra is clearly designed to grow into a larger Bose home audio system over time.

✓Liked: Impressive sound quality, Wide streaming support, 3.5mm AUX input, Compact design

✕Could be better: Works best inside the Bose ecosystem, No IP rating for outdoor use, No built-in battery, Setup can be frustrating

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