Short answer: the Xiaomi Sound Party. It ranks #20 of 182 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 4.1/5, at $135.84; the Bose SoundLink Revolve (Series II) ranks #53, rated 3.6/5, and costs $194, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The Xiaomi Sound Party is the better-sounding, longer-running option. A versatile outdoor speaker with warm, balanced sound, fully waterproof build, long battery life, a phone charging port and a handy retractable handle. It is rated for 26 hours of battery against 13 for the Bose SoundLink Revolve (Series II). It is rated IP67 against IP55 for the Bose SoundLink Revolve (Series II). It charges over USB-C rather than Micro USB. The catch: The sound evidence is mixed rather than universally glowing.
The Bose SoundLink Revolve (Series II) is the lighter pick. 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 much less than the Xiaomi Sound Party at 2.6 lbs (1.2 kg). It keeps a wired aux input, which the Xiaomi Sound Party lacks. Watch for: RTINGS found it lacks low bass, so there’s little deep thump or rumble.
Buy the Xiaomi Sound Party. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Bose SoundLink Revolve (Series II) and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Xiaomi Sound Party | Bose SoundLink Revolve (Series II) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $135.84 | $194.00 |
| Ranked | #20 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #53 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Bose Connect |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 54Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 26 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 13 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | - |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP55 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Connect, up to 100 speakers) | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/3A) | - |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 4.1 |
| Dimensions | 10” x 3.6” x 3.6” (255 x 92 x 92 mm) | 6”H x 3.2”W x 3.2”D (152 x 82 x 82 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 40mm woofers (35W total) + 2x 15mm tweeters | 1x full-range driver, 2x passive radiator |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Maximum SPL | 102dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Weight | 2.6 lbs (1200 g) | 1.5 lbs (680 g) |
| Amplifier Power | 50W | - |
| Power Input | USB-C (5V/3A, 9V/2A, 12V/2A) | Micro USB |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Strap | Yes (detachable strap) | - |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Xiaomi Sound Party: reviews by Joy & Oluv’Sone, Oluv and Alan Ross.
- Bose SoundLink Revolve (Series II): reviews by Danny Pops, SoundGuys and RTINGS.
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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