Short answer: the Bose Soundlink Revolve+ II. It ranks #50 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 3.6/5, at $299; the Bose Portable Smart Speaker ranks #75, rated 3.4/5, and costs $399, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
The Bose Soundlink Revolve+ II is the longer-running choice. A premium 360 degree speaker that sounds the same from any spot around it, with a carry handle and long battery life. It is rated for 17 hours of battery against 12 for the Bose Portable Smart Speaker. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Bose Portable Smart Speaker lacks. Watch for: Overly boosted bass, warm sounding.
The case for the Bose Portable Smart Speaker: A smart speaker with Alexa and Google Assistant built in that streams over Wi-Fi at home and Bluetooth on the go. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Bose Soundlink Revolve+ II lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Bose Soundlink Revolve+ II lacks. It charges over USB-C rather than Micro USB. The tradeoff: RTINGS found the out of the box tuning boomy and says it doesn’t get very loud; the app’s bass and treble sliders help, and SoundGuys recommended cutting bass by 10 to 20 steps to balance it.
Buy the Bose Soundlink Revolve+ II. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Bose Portable Smart Speaker and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bose Soundlink Revolve+ II | Bose Portable Smart Speaker | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299.00 | $399.00 |
| Ranked | #50 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #75 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Battery Life | 17 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP55 | IPX4 |
| Power Input | Micro USB | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | Pointing up |
| Weight | 2 lbs (0.91 kg) | 2.3 lbs (1.06 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| Dimensions | 3.2” x 6” x 3.2” (82 x 152 x 82 mm) | 7.6” x 4.7” x 4.1” (192 x 119 x 104 mm) (H x W x D) |
| App | Bose Connect | Yes (Bose Music) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes (far-field mic array, mic mute button) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC |
| EQ | No | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Drivers | 1x omnidirectional full-range transducer + 2x passive radiators (driver size undisclosed by Bose) | 1x high-excursion driver with 360-degree deflector + 3x passive radiators |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Strap | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | - | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | - | Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (Bose Music multi-room, SimpleSync, AirPlay 2) |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Streaming Services | - | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in, Spotify Connect, Amazon Music, Pandora, SiriusXM, TuneIn |
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