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Bose SoundLink Home1 / 5
Bose

Bose SoundLink Home

Current price · Amazon US
$229
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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 56 of the 167 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 53 of the 167 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Battery Life Wireless
9 hBelow average
9 h
5 h30 h

below average for bluetooth speakers — based on 137 of 167 we've cataloged.

Bluetooth Version
5.3Most common
5.334%5.021%5.410%5.210%

5.3 is the most common — on 34% of the 135 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 167).

Is Portable
YesMost common
True92%False8%

True is the most common — on 92% of the 160 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 167).

Speakerphone
No
True56%False44%

False appears on 44% of the 142 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 167).

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

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SOUNDGUYS rating
5.2/ 10
Not recommended
Dave Carr
Reviewed byDave CarrVideo Producer/WriterReviewed May 2025
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
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