Short answer: both are discontinued, so this only matters if you are buying used. Used, the Bose Soundlink Revolve is the better pick: it ranks #57 of 182 medium speakers by sound quality (rated 3.5/5), against #68 (rated 3.4/5) for the Bose Soundlink Mini 2. If you want one new, the Bose SoundLink Revolve (Series II) replaces the Bose Soundlink Revolve and is rated 3.6/5 at $194.
The Bose Soundlink Revolve is the tougher option. A compact 360 degree speaker that sounds the same from any spot around it, for parties and outdoor get togethers. It is rated IPX4, while the Bose Soundlink Mini 2 has no water resistance. The catch: Strange sizzling treble, peaks and dips.
Why pick the Bose Soundlink Mini 2: A compact speaker with a sturdy aluminum build, pairing with two devices at once. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Bose Soundlink Revolve. The tradeoff: Boosted upper bass like most Bose speakers.
Buy the Bose Soundlink Revolve only if you find one used in good condition; both are discontinued, and it is the better rated of the two. For a new speaker, buy the Bose SoundLink Revolve (Series II), which replaces the Bose Soundlink Revolve.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bose Soundlink Revolve | Bose Soundlink Mini 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $179.00 Discontinued | $184.00 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #57 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #68 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 60Hz | ~58Hz |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 64.5Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Bose Party mode) | - |
| Power Input | Micro USB | Micro-USB or charging cradle |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs (660 g) | 1.5 lbs (680 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Dimensions | 3.2” x 6” x 3.2” (82 x 152 x 82 mm) | 7.1” x 2” x 2.3” (180 x 51 x 58 mm) |
| App | Bose Connect | Yes (Bose Connect) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| EQ | No | No |
| Drivers | 1x omnidirectional full-range transducer (~45mm) + 2x passive radiators | 2x 33mm fullrange |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | None |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | - | No |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Bose Soundlink Revolve: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner and Alan Ross.
- Bose Soundlink Mini 2: reviews by Alan Ross, Patricio Benadon and techkiste.net.
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