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Bose SoundLink Plus1 / 13
Bose

Bose SoundLink Plus

Current price · Amazon US
$199.99
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Price last checked 22h ago

Value for Money & durability / build quality
6/ 10
6
0.010.0

A 6 puts its value for money in the bottom quarter of bluetooth speakers we've measured.

Measured on 56 of the 167 we've cataloged.

8.5/ 10
8.5
0.010.0

At 8.5, its durability / build quality beats 40% of bluetooth speakers we've measured.

Measured on 53 of the 167 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Battery Life Wireless
20 hAbove average
20 h
5 h30 h

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

IP Rating
IP67Most common
IP6740%IPX730%IPX49%IP686%

IP67 is the most common — on 40% of the 128 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 167).

Bluetooth Version
5.4
5.334%5.021%5.410%5.210%

5.4 appears on 10% 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).

Battery

Battery Life Wireless
20 h
Charging Method
USB-C
Powerbank Output
Yes

Build

IP Rating
IP67
Floating Design
Yes

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version
5.4
Bluetooth Codec
SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive
Connection Type
Bluetooth
Stereo Pairing
Yes

Design

Is Portable
Yes
Color Options
Black, blue, citrus yellow, dusk
Dimensions Depth
86 mm
Dimensions Height
99 mm
Dimensions Width
231 mm
Carry Strap
Yes
Power Source
Rechargeable battery
Weight
145 g

Features

Speakerphone
No

Sound

Channels
1.0 (mono)
Driver Count
2

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating
7.6/ 10
Recommended
Dave Carr
Reviewed byDave CarrVideo Producer/WriterReviewed June 2025
Battery life9.1
Design6.5
Portability7.0
Features8.5
Value6.0
The verdict

The Bose SoundLink Plus is a competent and durable Bluetooth speaker, but it once again carries the premium Bose price tag. If you’re willing to spend the money, you’ll likely enjoy its sound, but if not, there are plenty of less expensive options with comparable performance.

✓What we like
✓IP67
✓Floats
✓15W USB-C charge out
✓Sound quality
✕What could be better
✕Expensive
✕Limited EQ options
✕Mono playback
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