Bose SoundLink Home vs Bose SoundLink Plus
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| BoseSoundLink Home | BoseSoundLink Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | October 2024 | June 2025 |
| Sound | ||
| Type | Portable speaker | Portable speaker |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
| Drivers | One full-range transducer and two passive radiators | One subwoofer, one tweeter and four passive radiators |
| Room tuning | – | Adjustable EQ in the Bose app |
| Connections | ||
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | No | No |
| Voice assistants | None | None |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 with a 9 m range; multipoint connection to two devices | Bluetooth 5.4 with a 9 m range; SBC, AAC and aptX Adaptive (with Snapdragon Sound devices); multipoint connection to two devices; Google Fast Pair; A2DP, AVRCP, SPP, iAP and BLE; remembers up to six devices |
| Ports | USB-C for charging and audio input from a computer or other USB audio source | USB-C in and out (charges other devices at up to 15 W, 5 V/3 A) |
| Streaming | Bluetooth; USB-C audio | Bluetooth; the shortcut button can start Spotify Tap |
| Multi-room | Stereo Mode with a second SoundLink Home only; no SimpleSync, and doesn't link with other Bose speakers | Stereo Mode with a second SoundLink Plus; Party Mode with the Micro (2nd Gen), Flex (2nd Gen) or Max; SimpleSync with Bose smart soundbars and speakers |
| App | None; not compatible with the Bose app or Bose Connect app | Bose app |
| Design | ||
| Battery life (maker's claim) | Up to 9 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Water and dust resistance | – | IP67 |
| Weight | 0.93 kg (better) | 1.53 kg |
| Battery life detail | Up to 9 hours; up to 2.5 hours at maximum volume; up to 4 hours to charge | Up to 20 hours; up to 4 hours at maximum volume; up to 5 hours to charge |
| Controls | Buttons on top, including Bluetooth and volume | Buttons on top, including a programmable shortcut button (linking two speakers by default; Spotify Tap or the phone's voice assistant) |
| Microphones | Built-in microphone for calls and the phone's voice assistant | None |
| Mounting | Built-in stand | Nylon utility rope for carrying or clipping |
| Size | 4.33 × 8.50 × 2.34 in (H × W × D); 2.046 lb on Bose UK's spec table (the US launch press release gave 1.93 lb) | 4.114 × 11.169 × 3.402 in (H × W × D) on Bose UK's spec table; the launch press release gives 9.1 in wide; 3.373 lb |
| Colours | Light Silver and Cool Grey; Bose UK's launch also listed Warm Wood | Black, Blue Dusk and limited-edition Citrus Yellow at launch, plus later limited editions |
| In the box | SoundLink Home, USB-C to USB-A cable | SoundLink Plus, USB-C to USB-C cable, safety sheet |
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