Bose - SoundLink Micro (2nd Gen)

Sounds way better for sure. More refined with a fuller low end and much better treble clarity.

I haven't heard the Klipsch, but I prefer the sound of the SL Micro 2 to the Clip 5. It pushes more bass and has more treble clarity, and the mids aren't as "in your face" or as prominent as they are with the Clip 5. The SL Micro does a great job of sounding bigger than it looks.

Man, they're pretty darn close. Out of the box, the TSM2 is pushing a bit more mid-range. The SL Micro 2 has a similar profile to the SL Flex and Plus. With a little EQ, you can almost get them to sound the same. They both get to about 110-115SPL at max volume, but the Bose stays much cleaner at higher volumes. The TSM2 distorts quicker. That said, I ran a battery test on the Bose at 80dB from one metre away, and it only lasted for four and a half hours. Wish I had a pair to try them out in stereo, but currently just have one of each!

Yeah huge turnoff, I use it for cycling too. Need that mic.

This is my first Bose portable speaker. I was in the market for something that could mount to my bike, on my backpack for traveling, and in the hotel room etc. Portability was a must and this thing is perfectly small and packs a punch. It’s replacing a JBL clip that I left in a hotel room… lol. 🫰 Sound - So far it sounds great and much like my relatives Bose portables. Just doesn’t get as loud… expected. No complaints in sound quality, definitely an upgrade from my JBL, which I think is lacking midrange and sounds a bit tinny at times, especially the Clip (its competitor) The Bose Soundlink micro has a very natural sound and is comparable to even the JBL Charge (in terms of sound, not volume). Use the EQ in the Bose app to adjust bass , treble, and midrange. The strap… disappointingly short. Luckily the strap can be removed and configured in a few custom ways. it can be looped to hang the speaker loosely, or sturdily mounted to a bar, but if you plan to mount it sturdily to anything larger than 2” in diameter, you’ll need a longer strap. Out of the box, the strap doesn’t even double back onto itself in full length. Odd design choice. But again the strap can be removed and upgraded if needed. (The back of the strap does have rubber bumps for grip). No microphone - but I didn’t need one and as a result, we probably have better battery life which is what I prefer. USB port - kinda wish it was convered by a flap, like my JBL, to help with water resistance… Shortcut button - only available for two custom options - sound link to another Bose or launch Spotify. Must be a partner deal with Spotify… really hope they add other DSPs as I don’t use Spotify, so for now I disabled this button in hopes of 1% extra battery life 😝 So far I love it, the strap needs upgrading but the sound and portability is A+, perfect to toss into a day bag, on the bike handlebars, or hang in the bathroom during the shower.

Way louder than the clip, I don’t have my clip anymore so I can’t directly compare but i can tell immediately. Sounds way better too at max volume. If you link up two of them you’ll have no problem filling a room and then some

Same here. The strap on the back is a nice touch that lets you attach it to towel racks or bike handlebars if you're feeling brave.

My favorite part about the OG was the rubber strap. This one has a modified velcro strap. The other one would secure so nicely without any movement of vibration to tree branches while camping or to bicycle handlebars without any slippage. I ordered mine, getting 10% off is easy, this one produces excellent sound especially in smaller rooms if you place it in the corner, it echoes all over with excellent bass.

Great to see this release. Had anyone upgraded? How's the build and sound quality? Edit: Sorry to flog this dead post, but was reading the FAQ. No microphone in the 2nd Gen version! Huge negative, I use it for conference calls all the time especially when travelling. Such as shame.

I have two of these and use them daily.

Soundlink Micro gen 2, Soundlink Flex gen 2, Soundlink Plus, and Soundlink Max, these are all waterproof and dustproof. If you're looking for something small and portable, the Micro and Flex would be my recommendation. If your focus is more on sound quality, you could consider the Plus and the Max. Personally I'd recommend the Flex or Max for shower use.

So iv'e decided to take a look at bose's new generation of the micro series, based on many positive reviews. Sadly i don't have the old generation to exactly compare, but i know what an improvement is when i see and hear one. I will slightly compare it to the jbl clip 5, as they both are fair competitors sizewise and almost pricewise, maybe i'll throw the stormbox micro 2 for a future review if you guys want me to. The micro retails for 130 USD, currently available in black for 110 USD in amazon. The JBL clip 5 is currently available for around 60 USD on jbl's official website, so almost twice as less. Other models like the tribit stormbox micro 2 are also around that price, and the soundcore select 4 go is even cheaper at 25 dollars. Design: So the micro gen 2 is beefier than i remember. It's around the size of the tribit, and definitely is larger than the clip 5 . The bose is rubber coated like the larger models, the black version i have looks very nice, but it will catch fingerprints and dust quite easily. The strap on the back is replacable, but feels a little cheaper than the rubber strap used on the previous gen. Overall the design is pretty solid and feels premium. I was surprised to find out that the front grill is not metallic like the larger models, it feels soft and can even be pushed with the fingers a little bit, but it hits a solid surface underneath to protect the woofer. I like the shape and looks of it more than the jbl clip 5, maybe even the tribit. FEATURES🔥 the micro gen 2 Finally has USB C as the power port, and i say finally because the 7 year old previous model had only a micro usb, so that's refreshing to know that it uses futureproof connectivity. The bose uses a bluetooth 5.4, with aptx adaptive as they implemented on their latest models of max, plus, and flex. The battery life is doubled from 6 hours on the 1st gen, to 12 hours on the 2nd gen, which is the normal playtime for pocket speakers nowadays (even tho the soundcore select 4 go surpasses that with 20 hours) The micro gen 2 does support an app, with a 3 band eq and a few cool QOL adjustments like firmware updates, shortcut button, control of previously connected devices, connecting to other speakers etc. SOUND🔥 the moment i turned it on, i've noticed that even at flat eq, it's a bright sounding speaker but it has some really impressive clarity at low to mid volumes. At higher volumes off axis, i can sense slight intermodulation in the treble with more complicated sound tracks, but not at a concerning level. The sound profile reminds me of the soundlink plus, but better excecuted without ear piercing peaks. The sound is quite rich in the mids too, the vocals are well pronounced. In terms of bass, it doesn't dig as deep as the stormbox micro 2, but quite close. It does reach a bit deeper than the clip 5 tho, and it maintains better clarity than the clip 5. In terms of max volume, the bose can get quite compressed, but it doesn't get too distorted. Bose are known for making impressively clean full range woofers, and the micro gen 2 is a great example. It's something that the jbl, tribit and soundcore can't achieve with their pocket speakers yet in my opinion. CONCLUSION🔥 The bose soundlink micro gen 2 is quite pricey, but it delivers quite nice performance in clarity and power output in the palm of your hand. If you have the budget and you want to get a nice pocket speaker, get the bose. But for better value to price the competition would take over, Including the clip 5, stormbox micro 2, select 4 go and others that are cheaper. Cheers😄😁✌🏼

Personally I would go smaller than the flex. While impressing for the size, the micro wouldn’t even give you mid-bass. At a certain point, music just sounds annoying.