Short answer: the Bose SoundLink Revolve (Series II). Both are rated 3.6/5 for sound quality (#53 and #50 of 182 medium speakers), and the Bose SoundLink Revolve (Series II) costs $194 against $299 for the Bose Soundlink Revolve+ II, so with nothing between them on sound quality, price settles it.
The Bose SoundLink Revolve (Series II) is the lighter option. A compact speaker that plays all around to fill a room, with a speakerphone mic and splash resistance. At 1.5 lbs (680 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Bose Soundlink Revolve+ II at 2 lbs (910 g). Watch for: RTINGS found it lacks low bass, so there’s little deep thump or rumble.
The Bose Soundlink Revolve+ II is the longer-running option. 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 13 for the Bose SoundLink Revolve (Series II). The tradeoff: Overly boosted bass, warm sounding.
Buy the Bose SoundLink Revolve (Series II). Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $105 less than the Bose Soundlink Revolve+ II.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bose SoundLink Revolve (Series II) | Bose Soundlink Revolve+ II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $194.00 | $299.00 |
| Ranked | #53 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #50 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Drivers | 1x full-range driver, 2x passive radiator | 1x omnidirectional full-range transducer + 2x passive radiators (driver size undisclosed by Bose) |
| Dimensions | 6”H x 3.2”W x 3.2”D (152 x 82 x 82 mm) | 3.2” x 6” x 3.2” (82 x 152 x 82 mm) |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Power Input | Micro USB | Micro USB |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| App | Bose Connect | Bose Connect |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 13 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 17 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP55 | IP55 |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs (680 g) | 2 lbs (0.91 kg) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC |
| EQ | - | No |
| Digital Aux Input | - | No |
| Strap | - | No |
Watch Them Compared
Videos and reviews that test both speakers side by side.
- Danny Pops: BEST Bose Speaker? Bose is getting lazy.
- techkiste.net: B&O Beosound A1 (2nd Gen) vs Bose Revolve 2 vs Bose Revolve+ 2 sound-comparison
Where the Ratings Come From
- Bose SoundLink Revolve (Series II): reviews by Danny Pops, SoundGuys and RTINGS.
- Bose Soundlink Revolve+ II: reviews by Alan Ross, Danny Pops and Kanwar Anand.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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