Short answer: both are discontinued, so this only matters if you are buying used, though neither ranks well in its class. Used, the Bose SoundLink Color II is the better pick: it ranks #127 of 182 medium speakers by sound quality (rated 2.7/5), against #134 (rated 2.6/5) for the Cabasse Swell. Both are rated below 3.0/5 among the 182 medium speakers, so if sound quality matters, consider the EarFun Uboom L instead, ranked #2 at $49.79.
The Bose SoundLink Color II is the lighter pick. A splashproof speaker with a comfortable soft touch coating that handles bumps, plus multipoint pairing, now discontinued. At 1.3 lbs (600 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Cabasse Swell at 1.7 lbs (750 g). The catch: Boosted bass on Color II.
The Cabasse Swell is the tougher option. A compact four driver stereo speaker with waterproofing and aptX support, now discontinued, that pairs with a second unit. It is rated IPX7 against IPX4 for the Bose SoundLink Color II. It supports aptX Bluetooth, which the Bose SoundLink Color II lacks. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Bose SoundLink Color II lacks. The tradeoff: Bass boosted.
Buy the Bose SoundLink Color II only if you find one used in good condition; both are discontinued, and it is the better rated of the two. For a new speaker, start with the EarFun Uboom L instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bose SoundLink Color II | Cabasse Swell | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $128.00 Discontinued | $300 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #127 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #134 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Battery Life | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Bose Party mode) | - |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs (600 g) | 1.7 lbs (750 g) |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 4.0 |
| Dimensions | 5.2” x 5” x 2.2” (132 x 127 x 56 mm) | 7.3” x 3” x 3” (185 x 75 x 75 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 40mm full-range drivers | 2x 85mm woofers, 2x 40mm mid-tweeters |
| App | Yes (Bose Connect) | No |
| EQ | No | No |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | - |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Power Input | Micro USB | USB |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | aptX |
| Amplifier Power | - | 60W |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Bose SoundLink Color II: reviews by Danny Pops.
- Cabasse Swell: reviews by Speaker Toni.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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