Not content with just releasing new in-ear on-ear and over-ear headphones, both wired and wireless, Bose also has a new rechargeable speaker. The SoundLink Colour is a compact, powerful, portable Bluetooth speaker that isn't without its compromises, but does a great job for actually playing music...

The Bose SoundLink Color delivers solid Bluetooth sound in an attractive, portable package.

The relatively affordable Bose SoundLink Color is a compact portable Bluetooth speaker that sounds very good and plays loudly for its size; It delivers up to 8 hours of battery life and charges via micro-USB

No speakerphone capabilities

As it heads into middle age, Bose, now 50 years old, is starting to break out of its conservative mold.

The Bose SoundLink Color delivers solid Bluetooth sound in an attractive, portable package.

The relatively affordable Bose SoundLink Color is a compact portable Bluetooth speaker that sounds very good and plays loudly for its size; It delivers up to 8 hours of battery life and charges via micro-USB.

No speakerphone capabilities.

As mentioned above, any misgivings you have about the SoundLink Color's design will be laid to rest once you hear it playing your favorite tunes. This speaker pumps out some of the most impressive audio I've heard at this size and price range.

Rich, powerful sound for the price; Uses standard micro USB cable for charging

Unattractive design; No speakerphone function

Bose has never been synonymous with value. Sure, the company has given us some relatively affordable products, like the $199.99 SoundLink Mini Bluetooth Speaker ($169.95 at Bose UK) . But for every one of those there's also a $5,000 Videowave HDTV ($169.95 at Bose UK) . That's what makes the new SoundLink Color Bluetooth Speaker such an unexpected treat. For $129.99, the SoundLink Color offers performance that's nearly as good as the SoundLink Mini, for nearly half the price. I'm not in love with the design, and it would be nice to see Bose add some speakerphone functionality to its Bluetooth speakers. But those misgivings aside, the SoundLink Color is easily good enough to earn our Editors' Choice award for budget-friendly Bluetooth speakers. Color, Design, and Charging True to its name, the SoundLink Color ($169.95 at Bose UK) is available in five different shades, which is a new and welcome move for typically staid Bose. It's a shame, then, that the company had to introduce t...

The Bose SoundLink Color Bluetooth Speaker packs a ton of power into a portable package, offering impressive audio performance at an unexpectedly low price.

Rich, powerful sound for the price; Uses standard micro USB cable for charging

Unattractive design; No speakerphone function

Bose QuietComfort 35 II headphones with Google Assistant and Bose SoundSport Free wireless earphones announced

Superb sound output; including deep bass; Lightweight and thus portable; Superb battery back up

Doesn't come with a Aux cable nor has the carry case; Doesn't double up as handsfree

Bose is back with its second highly portable wireless Bluetooth speaker called the SoundLink Color . Not to be confused with the more premium aluminum-made SoundLink Mini , this isn't quite yet the successor to one of the greatest portable speakers ever made, but instead a more affordably priced and...

Want a portable Bluetooth speaker that is eye-catching yet capable of producing great sounds Then you might want to take a look at the Bose SoundLink Color Bluetooth speaker. It comes in five appealing colors, packs great audio, Bluetooth connectivity, and a price tag under Php9k.

* Great sound quality; * Good build and design; * Easy to use; * Portable; * Comes in 5 colors; * Good battery life

* A bit pricey; * Lower bass and upper highs are a bit restrained; * No NFC

Bose has recently taken a keen and welcomed interest in making some very colorful products. This change is most apparent if you compare the difference between the straight-faced, executive style of the QuietComfort 15 to the Bose QuietComfort 25 .

Fun; curvy design; Booming sound; Awesome battery life; Affordable

Lacks modern features

If sound quality matters more to you than portability and you want to pay less than $150, the Bose SoundLink Color is a great choice. With the best bass and overall sound quality in its class, this speaker will make your tunes sound their best.

Five color options; Rich bass; Crisp treble; Excellent overall sound for the price

Limited battery life; No speakerphone or dedicated app