Short answer: the Bose Soundlink Micro. It ranks #20 of 62 small speakers by sound quality, rated 3.5/5, at $99.99. The Dewalt Wearable Bluetooth Speaker ranks #62, rated 2.0/5, at $59.98, $40.01 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The Bose Soundlink Micro is the better-sounding, deeper-bass pick. A rugged waterproof pocket speaker with a built in strap, party pairing, and low Bluetooth delay for video. Its bass reaches about 66Hz before falling 10dB, against 300Hz for the Dewalt Wearable Bluetooth Speaker. It links with other speakers (Bose Party mode), which the Dewalt Wearable Bluetooth Speaker cannot.
The Dewalt Wearable Bluetooth Speaker is the longer-running, lighter pick. A tiny wearable speaker with a clip, dust and water resistance, and a microphone for calls on a job site. It is rated for 10 hours of battery against 6 for the Bose Soundlink Micro. At 0.1 lbs (56 g) it weighs much less than the Bose Soundlink Micro at 0.6 lbs (289 g). It charges over USB-C rather than Micro USB.
Buy the Bose Soundlink Micro. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $40.01 with the Dewalt Wearable Bluetooth Speaker does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bose Soundlink Micro | Dewalt Wearable Bluetooth Speaker | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.99 | $59.98 |
| Ranked | #20 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #62 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 66Hz | ~300Hz |
| Battery Life | 6 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP56 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 50ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 90dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Bose Party mode) | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | Micro USB | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs (289 g) | <0.1 lbs (56 g) |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | - |
| Dimensions | 3.9” x 3.9” x 1.4” (98 x 98 x 35 mm) | 1.3” x 2” x 2.7” (32.8 x 50.3 x 68.3 mm) |
| Drivers | 40mm with dual passive radiators | 1.3” (33mm) full-range driver |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | - |
| Amplifier Power | 5W | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) | Yes (clip) |
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