Short answer: neither stands out, both are IP67 rated with overly boosted bass. The original Soundlink Micro pairs a rugged rubberized coating with a 1m, 30-minute submersion rating, but its bass is overly boosted. The Micro 2 carries the same IP67 protection and adds thudding to that boosted bass, so the newer model is not clearly the better buy.
Buy the Bose Soundlink Micro 2. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $29.01 with the Bose Soundlink Micro does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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A rugged waterproof pocket speaker with a built in strap, party pairing, and low Bluetooth delay for video.
A waterproof mini speaker with a fabric strap for bags and bikes and USB-C charging.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bose Soundlink Micro | Bose Soundlink Micro 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.99 | $129.00 |
| Ranked | #20 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #18 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 66Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 6 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 50ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 90dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Bose Party mode) | Yes (Bose Party mode) |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | Micro USB | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs (289 g) | 0.7 lbs (329 g) |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | AAC, aptX, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.4 |
| Dimensions | 3.9” x 3.9” x 1.4” (98 x 98 x 35 mm) | 4.1” x 4.1” x 1.7” (104 x 104 x 43 mm) |
| Drivers | 40mm with dual passive radiators | 40mm full-range driver with passive radiator |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | 3 hours |
| Amplifier Power | 5W | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) | Yes (built-in strap) |
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