Bose Soundlink Mini Review: Ranked #73 of 164

Last updated: October 5, 2026

The Bose Soundlink Mini ranks #73 out of 164 total Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers for sound quality. See all Portable Bluetooth rankings for every top pick.

Brand: Bose

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Bose Soundlink Mini - ranked #73 of 164 Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers · Editor's rating 3.4/5
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Pros: Compact aluminum build feels sturdy and dense. Comes with a charging cradle. Measured bass extension of ~58Hz (-10dB).

Cons: Boosted upper bass like most Bose speakers. Upper treble rolled off. Bass doesn’t go as deep as others. Failures of the mainboard are common. Discontinued.

Related speakers: Bose Soundlink Mini 2.

How it compares: Just above it: Bose SoundLink Home - $54 more, 1 fewer hours of battery life. Just below it: Sony ULT Field 3 - $83 more, 14 more hours of battery life.

AppYes (Bose Connect)
Aux InputYes
Bass Extension (-10dB)~58Hz
Battery Life10 hours (Manufacturer specified)
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth CodecsSBC
Built-in MicrophoneYes
Digital Aux InputNo
Dimensions7.1” x 2” x 2.3” (180 x 51 x 58 mm)
Drivers50mm full-range driver with passive radiators
EQNo
IP RatingNone
OmnidirectionalNo
Power InputProprietary connector
StereoYes
StrapNo
TWSNo
Weight1.5 lbs (680 g)
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