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1 / 5Bose
Bose SoundLink Home
Value for Money & durability / build quality
4.5/ 10
4.5
0.010.0
A 4.5 puts its value for money in the bottom 10% of bluetooth speakers we've measured.
Measured on 55 of the 166 we've cataloged.
5/ 10
5
0.010.0
A 5 puts its durability / build quality in the bottom 10% of bluetooth speakers we've measured.
Measured on 52 of the 166 we've cataloged.
Key specs
Battery Life Wireless
9 hBelow average9 h
5 h42 h
below average for bluetooth speakers — based on 137 of 166 we've cataloged.
Bluetooth Version
5.3Most common5.334%5.020%5.410%4.29%
5.3 is the most common — on 34% of the 134 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 166).
Is Portable
YesMost commonTrue92%False8%
True is the most common — on 92% of the 159 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 166).
Speakerphone
NoTrue57%False43%
False appears on 43% of the 143 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 166).
Battery
- Battery Life Wireless
- 9 h
Connectivity
- Bluetooth Version
- 5.3
- Bluetooth Range
- 9 m
- Connection Type
- Bluetooth,wired-usb-c
- Multi Speaker Chain
- Yes
- Stereo Pairing
- Yes
Design
- Is Portable
- Yes
- Color Options
- Cool gray, light silver
- Dimensions Depth
- 58 mm
- Dimensions Height
- 109 mm
- Dimensions Width
- 216 mm
- Carry Strap
- No
- Power Source
- Rechargeable battery
- Weight
- 907 g
Features
- Speakerphone
- No
Sound
- Amplification
- Active (powered)
- Channels
- 1.0 (mono)
SoundGuys review
Read the full review ›Design5.0
Portability6.5
Features3.0
Value4.5
The verdict
While the Bose SoundLink Home delivers decent sound and looks great doing it, it lacks the features and flexibility you'd expect from a speaker at this price. Its limitations are worth noting, especially if you’ve already invested in other Bose speakers.
✓What we like
✓Sleek design
✓Good sound
✓USB-C audio
✕What could be better
✕No app support
✕No IP rating
✕No EQ options
✕No 3.5mm in
Features & Opinions
More from the team ›Commentary and deep dives from the SoundGuys editorial team.
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Chase BernathBrand & Partnerships Manager
Dave CarrVideo Producer/WriterSonos or Bose? Here's how I'd choose my home theaterBoth systems provide an immersive experience, but what you plan to add later could make one a much better fit.Dave CarrVideo Producer/WriterSkip the $129 Bose SoundLink Micro: Here are 2 look-alikes I'd buy for lessYou don't have to spend a lot of money to get a great ultra-portable Bluetooth speaker. Here's two I'd recommend instead.Dave CarrVideo Producer/WriterBose SoundTouch is officially dead, but your speakers may still surviveBose didn’t completely brick SoundTouch speakers, but the shutdown still changed what owners originally paid for.Dave CarrVideo Producer/WriterDon't buy the JBL Charge 6. Buy these three speakers insteadThe JBL Charge 6 is a solid speaker, but these three alternatives may be worth buying instead.Dave CarrVideo Producer/WriterApple just took down Bose at their own gameFor decades, Bose has prided itself on this one major advantage of their headphones and earbuds. Now, Apple has beat them at their own game.Chase BernathBrand & Partnerships ManagerMore Bluetooth speakers
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