These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The Bose Soundlink Micro ranks #20 of 62 small speakers by sound quality at $99.99; the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 ranks #109 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $64.99.
The Bose Soundlink Micro is the lighter choice. A rugged waterproof pocket speaker with a built in strap, party pairing, and low Bluetooth delay for video. At 0.6 lbs (289 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 at 0.9 lbs (420 g). It links with other speakers (Bose Party mode), which the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 cannot.
The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 is the longer-running choice. A small, tough waterproof speaker with a strap loop and USB-C charging, easy to clip on a bag for outdoor trips. It is rated for 14 hours of battery against 6 for the Bose Soundlink Micro. It charges over USB-C rather than Micro USB. Watch for: Bass isn’t as deep as the top-ranked speakers and is a little thuddy.
Buy the Bose Soundlink Micro at $99.99 for a small speaker, or the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 at $64.99 for a medium speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bose Soundlink Micro | Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.99 | $64.99 |
| Ranked | #20 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #109 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 66Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 6 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 50ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 90dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 87dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Bose Party mode) | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | Micro USB | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs (289 g) | 0.9 lbs (420 g) |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.2 |
| Dimensions | 3.9” x 3.9” x 1.4” (98 x 98 x 35 mm) | 4.1” x 3.8” (104 x 95.3 mm) |
| Drivers | 40mm with dual passive radiators | 2x 40mm active drivers + 2x passive radiators (46.1 x 65.2mm) |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | - |
| Amplifier Power | 5W | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) | Yes (built-in loop) |
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