Bose Party Mode Speakers (September 2026)

Bose builds Party Mode into most of its SoundLink line as an alternative to Stereo Mode: in Party Mode every linked speaker plays the same (mono) signal instead of splitting into left/right channels. It’s a Bose-only feature - it doesn’t interoperate with any other brand’s system.

9 ranked Bose speakers below support Party Mode.

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Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers

Ranked #18 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - Bose Soundlink Micro 2: $79.99 Amazon eBay

Pros: IP67 rated, survives a 1m dunk for 30 minutes. Compact fabric strap for clipping to bags/bikes - replaces the 1st-gen’s hook clip, which was prone to breaking. USB-C charging. Surprisingly good bass when mounted outdoors, like on a bike.

Cons: Lack of clarity. Overly boosted bass that causes some thudding, and can overdrive/distort at higher volumes - worse in this regard than the 1st-gen model. Overly boosted treble, turn down bass and treble in the EQ. Falls clearly behind the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 on bass depth, cleanliness, and loudness.

Full Bose Soundlink Micro 2 review and specifications →

App	Yes
Aux Input	No
Battery Life	12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	AAC, aptX, SBC
Bluetooth Version	5.4
Built in Microphone	No
Charging Time	3 hours
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	4.1" x 4.1" x 1.7" (104 x 104 x 43 mm)
Drivers	40mm full-range driver with passive radiator
EQ	Yes
IP Rating	IP67
Omnidirectional	Pointing up
Output Power	Specs not published by manufacturer
Party Mode	Yes (Bose Party mode)
Power Bank	No
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	No
TWS	Yes
Weight	0.7 lbs / 329 g

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Ranked #19 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - Bose Soundlink Micro: $84.00 Amazon eBay

Pros: Bose Soundlink Micro uses 40mm with dual passive radiators. Its 289 g, claimed 6 hours (Manufacturer specified) battery life, IP67 protection, up to 90dB and mono playback make it a practical option for its intended room or portable use.

Cons: Bass is limited by its 66Hz specification. No EQ adjustment.

Full Bose Soundlink Micro review and specifications →

App	Yes
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	66Hz
Battery Life	6 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC
Bluetooth Latency	50ms
Bluetooth Version	4.2
Built in Microphone	Yes
Charging Time	3 hours
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	3.9" x 3.9" x 1.4" (98 x 98 x 35 mm)
Drivers	40mm with dual passive radiators
EQ	No
IP Rating	IP67
Max Volume	90dB
Omnidirectional	Pointing up
Output Power	5W
Party Mode	Yes (Bose Party mode)
Power Bank	No
Power Input	Micro USB
Stereo	No
TWS	Yes
Weight	0.6 lbs / 289 g

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Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers

Ranked #35 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - Bose Soundlink Flex 2nd gen: $119.99 Amazon eBay

Pros: A very portable 586g, IP67-rated speaker with a clear, well-balanced midrange that keeps voices and instruments intelligible. The second generation adds a Bose app with 3-band EQ, better-placed controls and stereo pairing with another Bose Soundlink Flex 2nd gen. It supports AAC and aptX Adaptive in addition to SBC, making it a stronger wireless option than most small rivals.

Cons: One Flex remains mono and cannot deliver genuine low-bass rumble; RTINGS also found the elevated treble can turn hi-hats and other high-frequency detail piercing. The claimed battery life is only 12 hours, and some owners report accelerated standby drain after firmware updates. It is expensive for its size, so the added app and codec support, not a transformational sound upgrade over the original, are the main reasons to choose it.

Full Bose Soundlink Flex 2nd gen review and specifications →

App	Yes
Aux Input	No
Battery Life	12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive
Bluetooth Version	5.3
Built in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	7.9" x 3.5" x 2" (201 x 90 x 52 mm)
Drivers	60mm full-range driver with passive radiators
EQ	Yes (3 band)
IP Rating	IP67
Omnidirectional	No
Party Mode	Yes (Bose Party mode)
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	No
TWS	Yes
Weight	1.3 lbs / 586 g

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Ranked #36 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - Bose Soundlink Flex: $155.78 Amazon eBay

Pros: IP67 rated; rugged enough to survive drops from several feet and floats. Around 12 hours of battery at moderate volume.

Cons: Not stereo. Warm sounding with overly boosted bass which drowns out midrange detail

Full Bose Soundlink Flex review and specifications →

App	Yes
Bass Extension (-10dB)	56Hz
Battery Life	12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC
Bluetooth Latency	33ms
Bluetooth Version	4.2
Built in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	7.9" x 3.5" x 2" (201 x 90 x 52 mm)
Drivers	1x 60mm full-range driver + 2x passive radiators
EQ	No
IP Rating	IP67
Max Volume	96dB
Omnidirectional	No
Party Mode	Yes (Bose Party mode)
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	No
TWS	Yes
Weight	1.3 lbs / 589 g

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Ranked #48 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - Bose Soundlink Revolve+: $249.99 Discontinued Amazon eBay

Pros: True 360° sound stays consistent no matter where you stand. Built-in carry handle, useful even with wet hands; can hang from a hook via carabiner. ~12 hour battery at medium-high volume.

Cons: Overly boosted bass, warm sounding. Boosted mids. Rolled off treble. Discontinued.

Full Bose Soundlink Revolve+ review and specifications →

Aux Input	Yes
Bass Extension (-10dB)	56Hz
Bass Extension (-3dB)	54.2Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner)
Battery Life	16 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC
Bluetooth Version	4.2
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	4.1" x 7.2" x 4.1" (105 x 184 x 105 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	91mm fullrange
IP Rating	IP55
Omnidirectional	Yes
Party Mode	Yes (Bose Party mode)
Power Input	Micro USB
Stereo	No
TWS	Yes
Weight	2 lbs / 0.91 kg

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Ranked #51 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - Bose Soundlink Revolve: $198.00 Discontinued Amazon eBay

Pros: True 360° sound stays consistent no matter where you stand around it, unlike most portable speakers.

Cons: Not stereo. Strange sizzling treble, peaks and dips. Overly boosted boomy bass at 75hz. Discontinued.

Full Bose Soundlink Revolve review and specifications →

App	Bose Connect
Aux Input	Yes
Bass Extension (-10dB)	60Hz
Bass Extension (-3dB)	64.5Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner)
Battery Life	12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC
Bluetooth Version	4.2
Built in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	3.2" x 6" x 3.2" (82 x 152 x 82 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	1x omnidirectional full-range transducer (~45mm) + 2x passive radiators
EQ	No
IP Rating	IPX4
Omnidirectional	Yes
Party Mode	Yes (Bose Party mode)
Power Input	Micro USB
Stereo	No
TWS	Yes
Weight	1.5 lbs / 660 g

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Ranked #101 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - Bose SoundLink Color II: $99.99 Discontinued Amazon eBay

Pros: Soft-touch rubber coating is comfortable to hold and tough enough for bumps and scrapes. IPX4 splashproof. Supports multipoint pairing to two devices at once.

Cons: Boosted bass on Color II. Not as deep of bass as other models. Lacking midrange detail. Rolled off treble. Discontinued.

Full Bose SoundLink Color II review and specifications →

App	Yes (Bose Connect)
Aux Input	No
Battery Life	8 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC
Bluetooth Version	4.2
Built in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	5.2" x 5" x 2.2" (132 x 127 x 56 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	2x 40mm full-range drivers
EQ	No
IP Rating	IPX4
Omnidirectional	No
Party Mode	Yes (Bose Party mode)
Power Bank	No
Power Input	Micro USB
Stereo	Yes
TWS	Yes
Weight	1.3 lbs / 600 g

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Links
- Official Bose SoundLink Color II Product Page
Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Danny Pops: BEST Bose Speaker?? Bose Soundlink Flex vs micro, Color II, and revolve + More from DannyPops →
Head-to-Head Comparisons

Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers

Ranked #22 of 78 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - Bose SoundLink Plus: $199.00 Amazon eBay

Pros: IP67 rated, IP67 water/dustproof. Close to 20 hour battery life. Vibrant sound with booming bass, clean mids. Bluetooth 5.4 with good range. Premium tactile grille, smooth silicone. Quality build at $269.

Cons: 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.

Full Bose SoundLink Plus review and specifications →

App	Yes
Aux Input	No
Battery Life	20 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC
Bluetooth Version	5.4
Built in Microphone	No
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	9.1" x 3.9" x 3.4" (231 x 99 x 86 mm)
Drivers	1x 2.5" (63.5mm) woofer + 1x ~0.78" (20mm) tweeter + 4x passive radiators
EQ	No
IP Rating	IP67
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	Specs not published by manufacturer
Party Mode	Yes (Bose Party mode)
Power Bank	Yes (USB-C)
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	Yes
TWS	Yes
Weight	3.3 lbs / 1.5 kg

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Links
- Official Bose SoundLink Plus Product Page
Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Oluv Patreon: Bose Soundlink Plus & Flex compared More from Oluv’Sone →
- Oluv Patreon: Bose Soundlink Plus vs JBL Charge 6 - fight!
Head-to-Head Comparisons

Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers

Ranked #16 of 51 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - Bose S1 Pro+: $699.00 Amazon eBay

Pros: Extremely compact and light with flexible placement options. Full sound with no lack of low-end output, crystal-clear audio quality. Three-channel mixer (2 XLR/quarter-inch combo mic-instrument + 1 line/Bluetooth), each with its own OLED display for quick treble/bass/reverb adjustment. Auto EQ adjusts sound based on orientation. Multiple angled surfaces for various positioning including tilted portrait mode, plus a line out to daisy-chain a second unit. Optional WT-XLR/WT-INST wireless transmitters dock, pair, and charge right in the speaker for a cable-free mic or instrument. Up to 11 hours battery life. Professional build quality. High efficiency drivers reach 2-3x the volume of typical speakers for the same wattage.

Cons: With full range music, it becomes distorted above ⅔ volume, and reviewers describe it as screeching at max volume. Better suited for voice amplification. Not as much deep bass as the Everse 8, midrange sounds reasonably balanced. Treble is pretty boosted. Not stereo. Designed for more loudness than deeper bass. Ports are fully exposed with no water resistance. Charges via a less common three-prong AC cable instead of the two-prong barrel cable most rivals use.

Full Bose S1 Pro+ review and specifications →

App	Yes
Aux Input	Yes
Bass Extension (-10dB)	55Hz
Battery Life	11 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	AAC, SBC
Bluetooth Version	5.0
Charging Time	5 hours
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	13.1" x 9.4" x 11" (332.7 x 238.8 x 279.4 mm)
Drivers	1x 6" (152mm) woofer + 3x 2.25" (57mm) tweeters
EQ	Yes
IP Rating	None
Max Volume	109dB
Microphone Input	Yes
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	150W
Party Mode	Yes (Bose Party mode)
Power Bank	No
Power Input	AC Power cord
Stereo	No
TWS	Yes
USB Playback	No
Weight	14.3 lbs / 6.5 kg
XLR Input	Yes

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