Bluetooth speakers, the portable ones at that, are becoming increasingly popular. Carrying them along to a pool party or a barbecue hangout or maybe just playing a soothing background in the drawing room as the family gathers around is something that we all tend to do these days.

Bose joins the 360-degree portable speaker party with the water resistant SoundLink Revolve+ speaker, and it excels in audio performance barring a few minor issues.

Impressive clarity; Solid; rich bass; Precise highs; Suave build; Water resistant

Mids sound slightly dented; Slightly heavy

Far larger sound and sound precision for the size and battery lasts for ever truly. Need more so enjoy .........................lol....................

Bose has been thinking out of the box when it comes to audio design and quality. This time Bose has done it again with the Bose Soundlink Revolve, an omni-directional speaker. As the name suggests, the speaker is able to project sound in 360 degrees, and thus offer a great experience across the...

The Bose SoundLink Revolve provides an excellent portable sound punch!

The question that Bose are asking with their new SoundLink Revolve speaker range is a pretty simple one. "Why bother" Specifically: why bother with messy net

Purists seeking a flat response-style speaker won't be pleased with the SoundLink Revolve's pronounced boosting and sculpting in certain ranges, and booming bass fiends will want to seek out a larger speaker.

Strong audio performance for size, with rich bass and clear highs; Built-in speakerphone; Water-resistant design

Comparatively pricey

It's no secret that I - and my colleagues at Ausdroid - are rather fond of Bose gear. We've reviewed plenty of it, from the first time I used a Bose Soundtouch speaker , to Phil's review of the excellent Bose QC35 noise-cancelling Bluetooth headphones , and Scott's reviews of various Bose earphones...

The best portable speaker for audiophiles

Excellent sound quality; water resistant; great battery life

Expensive; relatively heavy; Expensive; relatively heavy

Cylindrical design, 360-degree omnidirectional sound. If you've been monitoring the Bluetooth speaker space, you're probably aware that such descriptors are nothing new. Ultimate Ears led the 360-degree charge with its Boom , Boom 2 and Megaboom , and JBL's popular cylindrical Flip and Charge series...

The sleek Bose SoundLink Revolve Bluetooth speaker sounds excellent for its compact size; Battery life is good at 12 hours, there's a threaded tripod mount on the bottom of the speaker and an integrated microphone for speakerphone calls

Expensive, and the cradle that makes charging easier is an optional $30 accessory; The pricier Revolve Plus sounds even better