Short answer: the Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker. It ranks #14 of 29 powered desktop speakers by sound quality, rated 3.7/5, at $279. The Klipsch The One II ranks #26, rated 3.3/5, at $149.95, $129.05 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker is the better-sounding pick. A compact smart speaker with an up firing driver for taller sound, built in Alexa, AirPlay 2, Google Cast and an aux input. It streams over Wi-Fi as well as Bluetooth, which the Klipsch The One II cannot. It links with other speakers (Bose app multi-room, AirPlay 2, Google Cast), which the Klipsch The One II cannot. Watch for: RTINGS lists sub-par directivity as its main weakness, and reviewers agree a single unit sounds narrow from side to side, so it works best as a stereo pair.
The case for the Klipsch The One II: A compact retro tabletop speaker with Bluetooth and plenty of inputs, including optical, RCA, aux and USB. The tradeoff: Bass is limited by its 50Hz to 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) specification.
Buy the Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $129.05 with the Klipsch The One II does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker | Klipsch The One II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $279.00 each | $149.95 each |
| Ranked | #14 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #26 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery | No Battery |
| IP Rating | None | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Bose app multi-room, AirPlay 2, Google Cast) | No |
| Power Input | AC power cord | - |
| Stereo | No | Partially (1 woofer) |
| Weight | 3.7 lbs (1.68 kg) | 8.6 lbs (3.9 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| App | Yes (Bose) | No |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes (far-field, mic mute button) | - |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Mid/Treble + up-firing driver level) | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| TWS | Yes (stereo pairing via Bose app) | No |
| Drivers | 3in woofer, 1in tweeter, 1.5in up-firing mid/high driver | 4.5” woofer, 2x 2.25” full-range midranges |
| Inputs | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm aux | Bluetooth, Aux, RCA, Optical, USB |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | No | Yes |
| TRS Input | Yes (3.5mm) | No |
| Optical Input | No | Yes |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | Yes |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 4.0 |
| Dimensions | 7.2” x 4.8” x 6.6” (184 x 121 x 167 mm) (H x W x D) | 9.1” x 5.9” x 5.9” (231 x 150 x 150 mm) |
| Voice Assistants | Amazon Alexa / Alexa+ | - |
| Streaming Services | AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect | - |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC, aptX |
| Frequency Response | - | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Woofer Cabinet | - | ported |
| Amplifier Power | - | 50W (Woofer: 30W, Full-range: 2x10W) |
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