Bose SoundLink Home vs Bose SoundLink Plus

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SoundLink Home compared with SoundLink Plus
BoseSoundLink HomeBoseSoundLink Plus
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2024June 2025
Sound
TypePortable speakerPortable speaker
Dolby AtmosNoNo
DriversOne full-range transducer and two passive radiatorsOne subwoofer, one tweeter and four passive radiators
Room tuning–Adjustable EQ in the Bose app
Connections
Wi-FiNoNo
BluetoothYesYes
AirPlayNoNo
Voice assistantsNoneNone
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3 with a 9 m range; multipoint connection to two devicesBluetooth 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
PortsUSB-C for charging and audio input from a computer or other USB audio sourceUSB-C in and out (charges other devices at up to 15 W, 5 V/3 A)
StreamingBluetooth; USB-C audioBluetooth; the shortcut button can start Spotify Tap
Multi-roomStereo Mode with a second SoundLink Home only; no SimpleSync, and doesn't link with other Bose speakersStereo 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
AppNone; not compatible with the Bose app or Bose Connect appBose app
Design
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 9 hoursUp to 20 hours
Water and dust resistance–IP67
Weight0.93 kg (better)1.53 kg
Battery life detailUp to 9 hours; up to 2.5 hours at maximum volume; up to 4 hours to chargeUp to 20 hours; up to 4 hours at maximum volume; up to 5 hours to charge
ControlsButtons on top, including Bluetooth and volumeButtons on top, including a programmable shortcut button (linking two speakers by default; Spotify Tap or the phone's voice assistant)
MicrophonesBuilt-in microphone for calls and the phone's voice assistantNone
MountingBuilt-in standNylon utility rope for carrying or clipping
Size4.33 × 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
ColoursLight Silver and Cool Grey; Bose UK's launch also listed Warm WoodBlack, Blue Dusk and limited-edition Citrus Yellow at launch, plus later limited editions
In the boxSoundLink Home, USB-C to USB-A cableSoundLink Plus, USB-C to USB-C cable, safety sheet

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