Short answer: the Loewe We. Hear Pro. It ranks #20 of 120 large speakers by sound quality, rated 4.3/5, at $275. The Bose SoundLink Plus ranks #25, rated 4.2/5, at $179, $96 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
The case for the Loewe We. Hear Pro: A true stereo speaker with excellent separation, a warm balanced midrange and furniture shaking bass at moderate volume. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Bose SoundLink Plus lacks. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Bose SoundLink Plus lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Bose SoundLink Plus lacks. Watch for: It runs out of headroom quickly: above about 70% volume the bass drops away, the treble gets harsher, and near maximum there is heavy compression and clipping, so the JBL Xtreme 4, Harman Kardon Go + Play 3 and Bogasing S8 Pro Max all sound fuller and cleaner when played loud.
The Bose SoundLink Plus is the lighter pick. A waterproof mid size speaker with vibrant sound, booming bass, clean mids, a long battery and premium build. At 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg) it weighs noticeably less than the Loewe We. Hear Pro at 4.9 lbs (2.2 kg). The tradeoff: Boosted thuddy bass, but not as deep as the SoundLink Flex and you should probably just buy one of those instead if you want a Bose.
Buy the Loewe We. Hear Pro. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $96 saving on the Bose SoundLink Plus is not enough to make up the difference.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Loewe We. Hear Pro | Bose SoundLink Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $275 | $179.00 |
| Ranked | #20 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #25 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Drivers | 2x 70mm woofers + 2x 25mm tweeters + 2x passive radiators | 1x 2.5” (63.5mm) woofer + 1x ~0.78” (20mm) tweeter + 4x passive radiators |
| Amplifier Power | 100W | - |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Charging Time | 2 hours | - |
| IP Rating | IPX6 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Party Mode | Yes (up to 14 speakers) | Yes (Bose Party mode) |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Weight | 4.9 lbs (2.2 kg) | 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg) |
| Dimensions | 5.4”H x 11”W x 5.3”D (138 x 280 x 135 mm) | 9.1” x 3.9” x 3.4” (231 x 99 x 86 mm) |
| App | - | Yes |
| Strap | - | Yes (built-in loop) |
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