Rugged portable Bluetooth speakers are currently all the rage in the world of audio, with every man and his dog is trying to get into market. That's why it's no surprise Bose has decided to do the same with its SoundLink Micro.

Compact design; Close to indestructable; Good sound for the price

Doesn't do 360 sound; Not quite as load or clear as the Wonderboom

The speakers inside smartphones improve with every new generation of handset. But they all sound like garbage when it comes to playing music without the benefit of headphones. That's where the Bose Soundlink Micro comes in.

I bought two of these to use in 'stereo mode' on my recumbent bicycle after doing a whole heap of research and shopping around. When they work, they're fantastic. The sound quality is awesome from such a small device. Base is surprisingly plentiful.

Great sound in a compact package. Will be nice for taking along, but as of now I'll pick up the Sony Xtra Bass bluetooth speaker before this. However, the sound is great and it is super portable, so I really can't say anything about it. The Sony is heavier and bulkier, so not nearly as portable.

Portability, durability, and functionality are salient features of the Micro, for a price.

Loops onto anything; IPX7-certified; Portable and durable; Multiconnect; Loud

Sub-par battery life; Latency issues; Sound degrades beyond 60% volume

Bose SoundLink Micro is a compact and lightweight portable speaker with the power to deliver sound, perfect for outdoor adventures and occasions. Its rugged and waterproof design makes it a bliss to carry without having to worry if it ever drops to a swimming pool during a party, or when the storm...

As the name implies, the Bose SoundLink Micro Bluetooth speaker is quite small. Its $109.95 price might therefore come as a surprise—the comparably sized JBL Clip 2, for instance, costs less than half that amount. Meanwhile, several speakers in the $100 to $150 range deliver more power and better sound quality—albeit in a larger form factor. It's a common conundrum with Bose—we love the speaker, but not the price. Regardless of how much it costs, though, the SoundLink Micro sounds great and is surprisingly powerful for its size. Design Measuring 3.9 by 3.9 by 1.4 inches (HWD) and weighing in at about 10.2 ounces, the SoundLink Micro is pretty tiny. The speaker is available in black, blue, or orange, and its rounded contour is covered in matte, water-resistant silicone rubber. Its IPX7 rating means it can be immersed in water up to one meter deep for up to 30 minutes, making it a solid poolside companion and a good choice for the outdoors in the general. The speaker is designed to ...

The Bose SoundLink Micro speaker delivers an impressive Bluetooth audio performance for its size, but its price feels a tad high.

Strong audio performance, with rich lows and well-defined highs; Waterproof; Good speakerphone mic

A little overpriced; No aux input

A tiny Bluetooth speaker you can literally carry in your pocket sounds like a great concept, but going small -- and I mean really small -- usually means sacrificing sound quality, or more specifically bass performance. Bose's SoundLink Micro, the company's smallest and least expensive Bluetooth model yet, at $100, £100 or AU$150, aims to defy those small speaker conventions. It mostly pulls it off.

The well-built and travel-friendly Bose SoundLink Micro is arguably the best sounding speaker in its tiny size class.

The Bose SoundLink Micro is a pocket-sized Bluetooth speaker that is able to play louder and produce richer and louder sound than competing micro wireless speakers; It's fully waterproof, has a built-in microphone for speakerphone calls, plus an integrated strap for clipping the speaker onto a bag or other objects.

Battery life is only average; Bigger portable speakers will deliver similar or better sound for the same money or less.

Very easy to use and bring along to the beach, but you have to compromise on sound.

Sturdy with a handy rubber strap. Microphone and voice assistants. Party mode and stereo pair.

No aux input, only wireless. Mediocre sound quality. Short battery life.

The well-built and travel-friendly Bose SoundLink Micro is arguably the best sounding speaker in its tiny size class.

The Bose SoundLink Micro is a pocket-sized Bluetooth speaker that is able to play louder and produce richer and louder sound than competing micro wireless speakers; It's fully waterproof, has a built-in microphone for speakerphone calls, plus an integrated strap for clipping the speaker onto a bag...

Battery life is only average; Bigger portable speakers will deliver similar or better sound for the same money or less.