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1 / 13Bose
Bose SoundLink Plus
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 55 of the 166 we've cataloged.
8.5/ 10
8.5
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At 8.5, its durability / build quality beats 38% of bluetooth speakers we've measured.
Measured on 52 of the 166 we've cataloged.
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Key specs
Battery Life Wireless
20 hAbove average20 h
5 h42 h
above average for bluetooth speakers — based on 137 of 166 we've cataloged.
IP Rating
IP67Most commonIP6739%IPX731%IPX410%IP686%
IP67 is the most common — on 39% of the 129 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 166).
Bluetooth Version
5.45.334%5.020%5.410%4.29%
5.4 appears on 10% 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).
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
- 104 mm
- Dimensions Width
- 231 mm
- Carry Strap
- Yes
- Power Source
- Rechargeable battery
- Weight
- 1530 g
Features
- Speakerphone
- No
Sound
- Channels
- 1.0 (mono)
- Driver Count
- 2
SoundGuys review
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.
✓Liked: IP67, Floats, 15W USB-C charge out, Sound quality
✕Could be better: Expensive, Limited EQ options, Mono playback
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Features & Opinions
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Chase BernathBrand & Partnerships Manager
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