The pitch for the latest addition to Bose's portable SoundLink sub brand isn't too complicated. In essence, it's pretty much the same pitch found in all Bose speakers. It's portable audio - done by the experts and made easy.

Low battery life; Weak bass

Inexpensive; Good form-factor

The Bose SoundLink Micro is certainly one of the better-sounding speakers we've tested in its size category. At $110, though, it definitely faces stiff competition. The hardest thing for us to reconcile is that the SoundLink Micro is basically twice as expensive as the JBL Clip 2, but offers similar...

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

A little overpriced; No aux input

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.

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...

A little pricey and battery life is only average

Of course I had to try it playing music in a bowl of water; the speaker survived without a problem. It was interesting to see different sound frequencies and volumes cause the water to ripple or jump up in little water spouts.

Great sound for a small speaker, but the short battery life feels limiting in something so portable

Good sound quality; completely waterproof; lightweight and portable

Short battery life

The Bose Soundlink Micro is a pricey, but competent and compact Bluetooth speaker that performs well at all but the loudest volumes.

Rugged and well weatherized; Produces surprisingly pleasant audio with good separation; given its small dimensions; Can be paired with a second...

Monophonic sound; unless paired with a second speaker; Noticeable low-frequency distortion at higher volume levels; No auxiliary audio input or output

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.

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

Bluetooth speakers come in all shapes and sizes, but the Bose SoundLink Micro is more than a little unusual. It's a square-shaped, rubberised speaker about the size of your palm, has soft, rounded corners and edges, and is designed for those who want to take their music on-the-go.

Ruggedised and portable design; Multifunctional voice-assistant button

Terrible sound quality; Doesn't float; Dubious strap