Bose - SoundLink Mini

Got mine free as a gift from work in 2018. Still works perfectly, but since day 1 I have not been able to get over how good the bass and overall sound is for such a small speaker. Highly recommend

We’re talking about a speaker under $150 here buddy. The Bose sound link mini beats 95% of the speakers mentioned in these comments, in terms of sound quality. I also don’t want a sub stealing my $1500 B5 speaker.

I have a Bose soundlink and a soundlink mini and I think they’re both pushing 15 years. The mini has been drug all over golf courses and gotten wet countless times. The soundlink has been outdoors on patios or back porches everywhere I’ve lived that entire time

I have a Bose soundlink and a soundlink mini and I think they’re both pushing 15 years. The mini has been drug all over golf courses and gotten wet countless times. The soundlink has been outdoors on patios or back porches everywhere I’ve lived that entire time

I got one for birthday 12 years ago and it’s still going strong even though it needs to be plugged in permanently. Great little speaker that’s traveled the world with me.

Same. Bought in 2015.

Bose soundlink mini have had mine for almost a decade now still one of the most impressive small speakers

Me three! Use it every day for work Zoom meetings.

The Bose Soundlink mini Bluetooth is an insanely good speaker for its size. My wife got one as a prize from work, and it has been in constant use. It has amazing bass for how small it is.

Ditto. I've had one since 2015 and it's still going strong.

Not magnetic, but the Bose soundlink mini straps perfectly to the handles on the roof of the cart. Mines been in my golf bag for years and it’s a great golf speaker. Not too loud as to be obnoxious but loud enough with good sound quality for its size.

My Bose Soundlink Mini has been going strong for 10+ years

Have you heard a soundlink mini for comparison?To my ears that’s the best portable speaker I have ever heard.

Was going to suggest Soundlink mini also. I have 2, the original, and the II.

Also the same, its in use as the work radio in the office for 4 years now.

I would always say Bose soundlink mini mk1 (not mk2!) - you can find it secondhand for about 80€, and it produces unbeatable sound, indoors and outdoors.

Very happy with my bose sound link mini. Been going strong for 10+ years

I have soundlink mini, 2x soundcore 3i in tws for beach, and soundlink max. For you I’d say hop in a store and try some on! The bose flex or boom 2 seem a good fit, abit of background music and left out in the rain no problem. I Listened to a boom 2 during a bbq this past weekend, and it held up just fine for the event it was even on the grass and did just fine. I have seen Bose flex recommended in pairs, so getting one with the option to get another later isn’t a bad idea. Pairing each time is a little work though. Listened to the charge 6 it really packed good punch, the Bose max also good in smaller areas but those could be too loud for your use. My soundcore 3i I use eq to make bass heavy also might be too much sound for your use. I did not like the ult sounds as much but maybe you would if you go listen to them in person. GL!

Another upvote sor the soundlink Mini,

Got my kid one for Xmas that year. But he’s always wearing cans or buds, so I grabbed it years ago. It still works like it’s new. And the sound is pretty great, especially considering the size.

I have a bose soundlink mini since 2016, it went around the world, did pool parties, was left for 1 year without use, still holding a charge for 10 hours of non stop playing, the sound is crazy good for the size, I hate bose for home theater but god do they know how to make tiny things sound good and last

Everyone will have their favorite. I know the first time hearing the Beats Pill, and the Bose SoundLink Mini, they were mind blowing to me. My go to "brick" speaker is the Soundcore Boost (2021 upgraded version). I like its confident bass output and the warm midrange and treble balance.

I have the Bose bluetooth speaker and I love it. Great sound and bass https://www.amazon.com/Bose-SoundLink-Bluetooth-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B00D5Q75RC

Same! Solid as ever, maybe a tiny drop in battery capacity but after 10 years absolutely fantastic

Soundfreaq Absolutely changed my “uppity” speaker-snob mind. Bose SoundLink Mini as well, to a certain extent. But I go back to early 2000s with my Logitech and Bose iPod sound docks. That was pretty revolutionary for me. I still have my Riva Turbo X from 2015 that sounds damned good for being 10 years old.

This list is all sorts out of whack lmao. Bose SoundLink mini shouldn't even be on here anymore if it isn't for sale or is currently being manufactured. Also how do you scale your ratings? Price vs. sound quality vs. Build quality etc?

Such a great speaker

I’ve had the Bose Mini Sound Link for 11 years and at the time it was $99 at Costco but I think their price has increased since then. It sill works really well and holds a charge for hours. I’d check Costco for some other recommendations from here they tend to offer a slight discount.

It depends what size you want. The Bose is very good if you want a small speaker. The Tribit Stormbox 2 is a very good smaller speaker that competes with the JBL Flip 6. It has a very good review by Wired .

We have one of those still going that is older than 2017. Not sure when we bought it, but have had it forever. Only travel speaker we take on our adventures.

Same here! My 2 soundlinks are still going strong and I even still have my sounddock from when I was young.

Diggin my Bose Soundlink. Thin for portability. The bass isn't mind blowing but I was surprised for the size. Sounds great.

I do. for me. so I'm the guy who rarely listens to music around others. I don't like listening to others music especially out side, at a park or beach for example. so I don't listen to my music loud out of consideration. this little bose unit sounds great to just chill with on the back porch, not loud enough for the neighbors to hear but it's able to reproduce great sound at moderate levels. I like this flatter form over the round speakers, it will pack better. if it packs better the chance is higher it will go more places with me.

Yes. I can hear the bass at low volumes. All frequencies are well produced.

Using an old Bose sound link Bluetooth speaker when I need more sound that the mini provides.

Bose soundlink is a good option. A little out of your price range, but worth checking out IMO.

Yeah, I have the old soundlink and I have no issues with it. I can only imagine the new version is the same if not better.

Flip 6 and Bose SoundLink are both excellent options, but for me personally, after owning both, I’ll go for the Bose. Deeper bass and clarity.

The woofer just blew on my 10 year old soundlink. I'm crushed.

I have both the JBL clip and Bose sound link. Both amazing, depending on need. If it’s staying around the house, sound link. On the move, beach, etc… JBL

Ah, when you said black and orange I immediately thought jbl. I have a jbl charge and the battery is amazing. My OG Bose soundlink? Still cranking after over 12 years.

The bose isnt bad at all. There plenty out there that actually sound bad. Also its the only thing i've no latency issues or connection issues. Every jbl i've had has had Bluetooth issues, latency, and broken on me. With bose i've never had a single peice of equipment fail on me since my first acoustimass back in the day

I agree as well. I dont experience any distortion at max volumes. Can vary on audio sample quality as well.

I have a black and orange. They can be paired to make a super speaker. Easy to travel with and waterproof. Havent bought another speaker after this one! So good

Bose Soundlink hands down

I rocked a BOSE Soundlink for a decade as my portable speaker of choice. I totally bought BOSE sales pitch in the brochure that said the speaker would not produce needlessly exaggerated bass & was built for space filling clarity. Wonderful!  Then I got a first generation MOVE & couldn’t believe what a measly sound experience I had been enduring. The BOSE soundlink series are NOT stereo speakers. They do not move enough air to produce any significant low-end tones. YES, you can crank it to full volume without distortion. But it still a mono, compressed Bluetooth signal. Have you ever sat a MOVE on a piece of wooden furniture outdoors? FORGETABOUTIT!!! The move sitting on my wooden stairs or patio ROCKS THE WHOLE FUCKING YARD.  And the way it can hold on to my crappy over-crowded 2.4GHz wifi signal at ASTOUNDING distances from my house is downright mystical. My kids can be in the neighbours yard, outside, 200 feet from my router & still bark song requests at Alexa and IT WORKS!!  Our Move has had the shit kicked out of it. It’s dented & scratched & has paint flaking off of it. It’s been left out overnight in the rain multiple times. Gets chlorinated pool water all over its control surfaces, weekly.  But it still sounds AMAZING. And the battery life is still delightfully robust despite years of faithful service. 

I have them. They’re cool to show off to your friends right up until the moment that you turn them on. They have zero depth, zero bass, and really aren’t that loud. My Bose SoundLink sounds 1000x better and is much louder. You’ll get better sound from just turning on your stereo and rolling down the windows. I was highly disappointed. I don’t have any connectivity issues like a lot of people. As soon as I drop the gate, it turns on and immediately starts playing music from my phone. I really wouldn’t spend the money unless you hear one in person and decide it’s worth it. Because it’s not.

I have to say that, for as much as I love the Bose speakers I own, battery drain is far more noticeable than with other brands I own. My Bang & Olufsen speakers have the absolute least battery drain while idle; JBL is great for power retention, too.