Short answer: the TOZO PE1. Both are rated 3.5/5 for sound quality (#21 and #20 of 62 small speakers), and the TOZO PE1 costs $22.99 against $99.99 for the Bose Soundlink Micro, with sound quality a draw, the lower price decides it.
Why pick the Bose Soundlink Micro: A rugged waterproof pocket speaker with a built in strap, party pairing, and low Bluetooth delay for video. It links with other speakers (Bose Party mode), which the TOZO PE1 cannot.
The TOZO PE1 is the longer-running pick. A very cheap, light mini speaker with full waterproofing, a carabiner and app EQ. It is rated for 12 hours of battery against 6 for the Bose Soundlink Micro. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Bose Soundlink Micro lacks. It charges over USB-C rather than Micro USB. The catch: Battery life is about 12 hours in use, far short of the claimed 32 hours.
Buy the TOZO PE1. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $77 less than the Bose Soundlink Micro.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bose Soundlink Micro | TOZO PE1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.99 | $22.99 |
| Ranked | #20 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #21 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 66Hz | 68Hz |
| Battery Life | 6 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Specification says 32 hours, it is nowhere near that) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX8 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs (289 g) | 0.5 lbs (248 g) |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.4 |
| Dimensions | 3.9” x 3.9” x 1.4” (98 x 98 x 35 mm) | 5.1” x 3.5” x 1.7” (129 x 90 x 44 mm) |
| Drivers | 40mm with dual passive radiators | 43.5mm |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | - |
| Amplifier Power | 5W | 10W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) | Yes (built-in carabiner) |
| Frequency Response | - | 80Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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