Short answer: the Bose Soundlink Micro 2 for better sound quality, the TOZO PE1 for the lower price. The Bose Soundlink Micro 2 ranks #18 of 62 small speakers, rated 3.6/5, at $129. The TOZO PE1 ranks #21, rated 3.5/5, at $22.99, $106.01 cheaper.
What the Bose Soundlink Micro 2 does well: A waterproof mini speaker with a fabric strap for bags and bikes and USB-C charging. It supports aptX Bluetooth, which the TOZO PE1 lacks. It links with other speakers (Bose Party mode), which the TOZO PE1 cannot. Watch for: Lack of clarity.
The TOZO PE1 is the lighter pick. A very cheap, light mini speaker with full waterproofing, a carabiner and app EQ. At 0.5 lbs (248 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Bose Soundlink Micro 2 at 0.7 lbs (329 g). Watch for: Battery life is about 12 hours in use, far short of the claimed 32 hours.
Buy the Bose Soundlink Micro 2 when sound quality outweighs the price for you, and the TOZO PE1 when the price outweighs sound quality instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bose Soundlink Micro 2 | TOZO PE1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $129.00 | $22.99 |
| Ranked | #18 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #21 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Specification says 32 hours, it is nowhere near that) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX8 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Bose Party mode) | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs (329 g) | 0.5 lbs (248 g) |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, aptX, SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Dimensions | 4.1” x 4.1” x 1.7” (104 x 104 x 43 mm) | 5.1” x 3.5” x 1.7” (129 x 90 x 44 mm) |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | - |
| Drivers | 40mm full-range driver with passive radiator | 43.5mm |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) | Yes (built-in carabiner) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 68Hz |
| Frequency Response | - | 80Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | - | 10W |
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