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This smart speaker has been certified by Amazon for its built-in Alexa functionality, providing a voice-forward experience to play music, read news, control other smart home devices, and more.
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Brand | Bose |
Model Name | Bose Smart Speaker |
Speaker Type | Multi Room, Soundbar |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Special Feature | Stereo pairing;Bass Boost;Usb Port;Portable;Lightweight;Multi Room Audio |
About this item
- ALL-IN-ONE: The most versatile smart speaker from Bose; a portable Bluetooth speaker, a home speaker, and a voice control speaker with 360 degrees of deep, clear, lifelike sound and powerful bass
- PORTABILITY: Grab the handle and take this lightweight (just over 2 lbs) speaker wherever you go out of the house, or move it with you from room to room around the house
- RUGGED AND READY: This portable speaker has a durable design, battery life of up to 12 hours, and a water-resistant IPX4 rating for all life’s drops, bumps, sprays, and splashes
- AWARD-WINNING DESIGN: The Bose Portable Smart Speaker has taken home a Red Dot and an iF Design award for its ability to act as both a portable and home speaker without compromising either experience
- BLUETOOTH SPEAKER: Outside Wi-Fi range, use it as a portable Bluetooth speaker and control it with your mobile phone or tablet to listen to anything your device can play
- SMART SPEAKER: Within Wi-Fi range, control the speaker with your voice and use it as an Amazon Alexa speaker or your Google Assistant speaker to play integrated music services like Amazon Music, Spotify, and Pandora
- MAKE OR TAKE CALLS: With Alexa only, make or take calls from this portable speaker to Bose smart products, Amazon Echo products, and anyone in your contacts list. Hands free, phone free, and free of charge
- COMPATIBLE PRODUCTS: This Bluetooth speaker is part of the Bose Smart Home Family and works with other Bose smart speakers and soundbars for a multi-room listening experience
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Bose Portable Smart Speaker
More music — wherever you are.
Living room dance off? Backyard camping? Patio party? Whatever (and wherever) you have planned, the Bose Portable Smart Speaker delivers the sound you want and portability you need to keep the party going — or take the party with you.
How do I control the Bose Portable Smart Speaker?
Within Wi-Fi range, you can control the speaker with your voice (without using your mobile device) or with the Bose app. Outside Wi-Fi range, you can control the speaker with your mobile device via Bluetooth.
What music services can I use with the Bose Portable Smart Speaker?
You can play popular music services like Amazon Music, Spotify, and Pandora anywhere you’ve got Wi-Fi. Everywhere else, you can use Bluetooth to listen to anything your mobile phone or tablet can play. Apple users can also use AirPlay 2.
How does the Bose Portable Smart Speaker compare to the Bose Home Speaker 300 and Bose Home Speaker 500?
The Portable Home Speaker is wireless and water-resistant, while the Home Speaker 300 and 500 aren’t. The Portable Home Speaker and the Home Speaker 300 have comparable acoustic performance, while the Home Speaker 500 has even better sound.
How does the Bose Portable Smart Speaker compare to the Bose SoundLink Revolve+?
Both are Bluetooth speakers, but only the Portable Smart Speaker works via Wi-Fi, too. Only the Portable Home Speaker has built-in voice assistants. The Portable Home Speaker has a shorter battery life, however, but more powerful sound.
Can I make or take calls from the Bose Portable Smart Speaker?
Yes. With Alexa only, you can make or take calls to Bose smart products, Amazon Echo products, and anyone in your contacts list. To call products, both parties must have this feature set up and be on Wi-Fi.
Enjoy spacious 360 degree sound with powerful bass.
Just like our SoundLink Revolve and Revolve+ speakers, the Bose Portable Smart Speaker is designed to radiate clear sound in all directions at the same time — but it’s also engineered to pack a bigger punch, with deeper bass and more power. Put the speaker in the middle of the party and everyone can enjoy the same experience. Or place it in the corner of the room and the sound will feel like it’s all around you.
They’re even better all together.
The Bose Portable Smart Speaker is part of the new family of Bose smart speakers, which includes the Bose Home Speaker 300, the Bose Home Speaker 500, the Bose Soundbar 500, and the Bose Soundbar 700. Start with one and add more anytime. Because nothing makes a home feel homier than every room filled with astonishing Bose sound.
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Portable Smart Speaker | SoundLink Revolve + | Home Speaker 300 | Home Speaker 500 | |
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Price
| $399.00$399.00 | — | $279.00$279.00 | — |
Size
| 7.54” H x 4.69” W x 4.09” D | 7.25" H x 4.13" W x 4.13" D | 6.3" H x 5.6" W x 4" D | 8" H x 6.7" W x 4.3" D |
Performance
| 360 Sound & Powerful Bass | Jaw-dropping 360 Sound | 360 Sound & Powerful Bass | Wide Stereo Sound |
Voice Control
| Built-In | Works with Amazon Echo Dot | Built-In | Built-In |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, & Airplay 2 | Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, & Airplay 2 | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, & Airplay 2 |
Multi-Room
| Bose Smart Speakers Family | With other SoundLink speakers | Bose Smart Speakers Family | Bose Smart Speakers Family |
Battery
| Up to 12 hours per charge | Up to 16 hours per charge | n/a | n/a |
Water Resistance
| IPX4 | IPX4 | n/a | n/a |
Design
| Durable & Strong with Handle | Durable & Strong with Handle | Small & Compact | Premium design with LED screen |
Weight
| 2.34 lbs | 2 lbs | 2.1 lbs | 4.75 lbs |
Purpose
| Portable & Stationary | Portable | Stationary | Stationary |
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Portability | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.8 | — | 4.8 |
Sound quality | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.5 | — | 4.7 |
Battery life | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.5 | — | 4.4 |
Water resistance | — | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.8 | — | 4.7 |
Value for money | — | 4.5 | 4.7 | — | — | 4.7 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Adorama | Amazon.com |
power source | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered |
connectivity tech | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Wireless | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, USB | Bluetooth |
speaker type | Soundbar, Multi Room | Multimedia | Portable Speaker | Multimedia | Portable Bluetooth Speaker | Portable Speaker |
mounting type | Floor Standing, Tabletop | Tabletop | Floor Standing | Tabletop | Plug Mount | No Mount |
weight | 2.34 pounds | 1.46 pounds | 1.3 pounds | 2 pounds | 4 pounds | 1.3 pounds |
control method | voice | voice | application, voice | voice | application, voice | application, voice |
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Recommended Uses For Product | For Smartphones or Tablets |
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Compatible Devices | Television, Tablet, Smartphone |
Mounting Type | Floor Standing, Tabletop |
Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
Controller Type | Voice Control |
Color | Triple Black |
Battery Life | 12 Hours |
Included Components | Bose Portable Smart Speaker Power cord AC power adapter Quick start guide Owner’s guide |
Product Dimensions | 4.09"D x 4.69"W x 7.54"H |
Audio Output Mode | Surround |
Speaker Maximum Output Power | 5 Watts |
Item Weight | 2.34 Pounds |
Is Waterproof | TRUE |
Charging Time | 12 Hours |
Number of Items | 1 |
Control Method | Voice |
Wireless Communication Technology | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
Bluetooth Range | 10 Meters |
Audio Latency | 30 Milliseconds |
Subwoofer Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
Connectivity Protocol | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Manufacturer | Bose |
Item Weight | 2.34 pounds |
ASIN | B07VFKBQ3K |
Item model number | 829393-1100 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #14,099 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #590 in Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 10, 2019 |
Country of Origin | Mexico |
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Product Description
The Bose portable smart speaker is our most versatile smart speaker. It’s a home speaker, a portable speaker, and a voice control speaker, all in one. Around the house, you can move it from room to room and out of the house, You can take it with you wherever you go. Everywhere your Wi-Fi can reach, you can control the speaker with your voice and use it as an Amazon Alexa speaker or your Google assistant speaker. You’ll have access to all the popular music, internet radio stations, podcasts, and more from Amazon music, Spotify, Pandora, and more. Outside Wi-Fi range, you can control the speaker with your mobile phone or tablet via Bluetooth and listen to anything your device can play. The portable home speaker is designed to distribute audio in every direction at the same time, so whether you put it in the middle of the party or the corner of the room, the sound will come from all around you. And each part of the speaker Works in total harmony to deliver deep, clear, lifelike sound, no matter where you play it, no matter what you listen to. The Bose portable smart speaker is also engineered with multi-room functionality. That means you can connect it to any other Bose smart speaker or sound bar you’ve got (like the Bose Home speaker 500) for a seamless audio experience throughout your home. Listen to different songs in different rooms, or one song in every room at the same time and get everybody singing along. Available in triple black or luxe Silver. Included: Bose portable smart speaker, power cord.
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Customers like the portability and sound quality of the speakers. For example, they mention it's very compact and easy to carry around. That said, opinions are mixed on ease of use, performance, battery life, appearance, and music.
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Customers like the sound quality of the speakers. For example, they mention it has fantastic sound, enhanced bass, and is loud for a speaker this size.
"Battery isn’t the longest lasting,but it delivers fairly decent bass for such a small footprint...." Read more
"My best speaker purchases by far. Amazing sound and I can take it anywhere." Read more
"...or anywhere, I don't think this speaker will disappoint for the size, sound, Alexa capability and battery life. Well done BOSE!" Read more
"...it with our TV's Chromecast via Bluetooth and it provides vastly superior audio for watching movies compared to the build in tv speakers...." Read more
Customers like the portability of the speakers. They mention that it's super-portable, very compact, and excellent for taking anywhere with you. The portability and battery life are the best features. The carry handle is great and the charging dock is very slim. The speaker fits perfectly in any room and airplay works perfectly.
"...The size of this speaker and grab handle make it excellent for taking anywhere with you. Add the built-in Alexa and you get a great speaker...." Read more
"...The Bose's portability is a significant advantage, although I dislike that its charging dock is sold separately, especially considering the speaker..." Read more
"...Both speakers sounded great but the compact size and the light weight of the Bose Portable Smart Speaker won the day...." Read more
"...the cost is $499 but it also includes a halo shaped charger that is very slim and sits on a desk or table and all you do is simply set the Sonos..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the speakers. They mention that it's well constructed, fills up a room with good quality, and the hardware seems good to excellent. The sound stage is large and musical. Overall, customers are impressed with the product's quality and finish.
"...Overall I am very satisfied with this speaker. Very clear highs, "ok" mid-range and decent bass for the size...." Read more
"...In terms of sound, I would rate them about equally; both are impressive, and I believe the average listener would be satisfied with either...." Read more
"...flattens out and sounds really natural while still sounding full and satisfying. Above 50 % is where the distortion problems start to happen...." Read more
"It is well built. The sound quality is decent. The voice assistant (Alexa) capabilities, are decent when connected...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the speaker. Some mention that the app works really well with the Bose Portable Home Speaker, and airplay works perfectly. However, others say that Alexa doesn't work, the implementation is weak, and the workaround was still glitchy.
"...I encountered difficulties connecting it to the Bose app and had to attempt several times before it recognized the speaker...." Read more
"...version that was only slightly bigger, more powerful, deeper bass, WiFi AND now with Alexa and other app capability...." Read more
"...only if one owns an iPhone, is connected to WiFi, and the workaround was still glitchy (see #3 below).2...." Read more
"...Unfortunately, the PHS does not use this system, and with an extra 3rd passive radiator (as opposed to the 2 in the older generation of speakers)..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the speakers. Some mention that it has excellent battery life, while others say that it dies after just half an hour.
"Battery isn’t the longest lasting,but it delivers fairly decent bass for such a small footprint...." Read more
"...The battery lasts a long time and being splash proof was nice when we would take to our friends pool...." Read more
"...The battery will go down to 0% and the unit will be completely dead the next time you turn it on...." Read more
"...My first gripe is the battery life. I think it claims up to 12 hours. This must be at like 25% volume. I bought my speaker for my backyard...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the appearance of the speakers. Some mention that the design is beautiful and modern, while others say it's a poor product, unspectacular, and not well thought out. Some say the sound quality is not impressive and is completely unreliable.
"...Really great if you want to flood a room. I'm not too impressed with the quality of the sound though...." Read more
"...The richness is somewhat lost in this new speaker but I'm having trouble putting my finger on it exactly...." Read more
"...-LONG battery life, especially over WiFi.-Looks modern and very well built.The bad:..." Read more
"...Loved the quality of sound but the product itself is questionable and customer service was a bit rough." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the ease of use of the speakers. Some find it very easy to set up and use, while others say it's tedious, hard to follow, and not user-friendly at all.
"...I received it about a week ago and it was very easy to hook up to internet, update and run the BOSE app. No issues like some others have had...." Read more
"...entire process is glitchy (with or without the glitchy Bose app), time-consuming, and frustrating, with it sometimes working and sometimes not, with..." Read more
"...It connects to Wi-Fi effortlessly and is ready to go right out of the box. The Bose, although excellent once set up, requires more effort initially...." Read more
"The sound of the speaker is great, but I find the "Bose Music" app to be too cumbersome (and then I couldn't get Bose Connect to work anymore)...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the music. Some mention that the Alexa feature is really awesome and convenient to use, while others say that it's unreliable and often makes the speaker inoperable. The speaker no longer has speakerphone functionality, and you can't use the Bose Music App unless your speaker is connected to a Bluetooth device.
"...Our problems included:1. Couldn't use the Bose app with Spotify because the speaker couldn't tell if it was supposed to use the volume..." Read more
"...I don't think this speaker will disappoint for the size, sound, Alexa capability and battery life. Well done BOSE!" Read more
"...Other things to note, the speaker no longer has speakerphone functionality, although I personally never used this in Bose's previous speakers, so no..." Read more
"...not only extends the life of the battery over BT, but the features that the WiFi offers such as Personal Assistant, App control, and Bose grouping..." Read more
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Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2019
And the huge killer feature for this speaker is that it also connects and plays from wifi. Now I can play music without interruptions from notifications on my phone, and the music doesn't stop if I walk out of the room. I think the wifi AND bluetooth connectivity options may confuse some users, but I haven't encountered any issues with this and it is wonderful. The speaker appears inside my Spotify app.
I also paired it with our TV's Chromecast via Bluetooth and it provides vastly superior audio for watching movies compared to the build in tv speakers.
Loving this product.
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2023
And the huge killer feature for this speaker is that it also connects and plays from wifi. Now I can play music without interruptions from notifications on my phone, and the music doesn't stop if I walk out of the room. I think the wifi AND bluetooth connectivity options may confuse some users, but I haven't encountered any issues with this and it is wonderful. The speaker appears inside my Spotify app.
I also paired it with our TV's Chromecast via Bluetooth and it provides vastly superior audio for watching movies compared to the build in tv speakers.
Loving this product.
Firstly, the most important feature: sound quality. Both speakers excel in their own ways. The Bose delivers richer sound with deeper bass, while the Amazon Echo Studio offers clearer treble and better room-filling capabilities, maintaining consistent volume throughout the space. In terms of sound, I would rate them about equally; both are impressive, and I believe the average listener would be satisfied with either.
Regarding voice assistants, both speakers have no trouble picking up my voice, even from across the room with music playing. However, I give the Bose an extra point as it is compatible with both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, offering more flexibility in voice assistant choice.
Ease of use is where the Amazon Echo excels; it's almost a plug-and-play experience. It connects to Wi-Fi effortlessly and is ready to go right out of the box. The Bose, although excellent once set up, requires more effort initially. I encountered difficulties connecting it to the Bose app and had to attempt several times before it recognized the speaker. Furthermore, signing into my Bose and then my Amazon account for the voice assistant functionality was a bit cumbersome. Bose could improve its user-friendliness in this regard.
Feature-wise, the Bose takes the lead. Its compact size and battery operation give it an edge over the Amazon Echo, which must remain plugged in. The Bose's portability is a significant advantage, although I dislike that its charging dock is sold separately, especially considering the speaker's high price.
Speaking of price, the Echo wins here; it's half the cost of the Bose. My biggest gripe with the Bose is its price. Although it's a premium speaker, $400 seems steep for its size. For the same price, you could acquire the Echo Studio plus the Echo Subwoofer and still save money, likely with superior sound. A more reasonable price for the Bose would be around $250, making it a more compelling choice. Unless you specifically need the Bose's portability, the Amazon Echo offers better value.
Update: Well my cat knocked it off the counter top and it hit the hard wood floor hard. It put a small but barely noticeable dent in the speaker grill (I guess I could get the grill replaced if I really tried but the dent is so small that its not worth it) but other than that the speaker seems completely unharmed. Still sounds great. I wouldn't suggest dropping the thing on a regular basis but it is nice to know that it's built tough.
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Bajos profundos, medios y altos que no lastiman, excelente fidelidad como siempre de Bose.
Reconoce bien la voz y las solicitudes Google Assistant incluso desde lejos, fácil instalación y diseño impecable
La batería dura bastante a un nivel medio de volumen (no necesitas subirle al 100) y no pesa mucho
10 de 10
Honestly before buying this I was not very sure about how it will sound due to its small size .
My previous Bose spekars like, wave system, sound touch 30 are bigger in size as compared to this speaker.
When I turned it on for first time I was totally shocked to see how this small speaker can sound like big music system with high quality sound .
It's a magical speaker and totally worth it .
The bass it can produce will surprise you.
Just keep it in corner of room for more deep bass.
The battery backup is good , It lasts for around 10 hours continuous use.
It sounds great for movie audio when paired with TV over bluetooth.
When I played movie over it infront of friends they thought that it's playing on home theatre untill I told them that it's not. It sounds great in movie but it can not produce home theatre like surrounded sound. It can act as your emergency home theatre.
It sounded great in open space picnic area.
Note that in open space bass will be lesser as compared to room. But still it sounds magically great than any other bluetooth speaker available in market.
Hack: in room if you want further more bass then keep it on empty wooden box and enjoy booming deep bass.