Bose SoundLink Micro (2nd Gen) vs JBL Flip 7

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SoundLink Micro (2nd Gen) compared with Flip 7

	BoseSoundLink Micro (2nd Gen)	JBLFlip 7
Overview
Released
Released	August 2025	April 2025
Sound
Type
Type	Portable speaker	Portable speaker
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos	No	No
Drivers
Drivers	One driver and two passive radiators	45 × 80 mm woofer and 16 mm dome tweeter; AI Sound Boost adjusts the drivers in real time to limit distortion
Amplifiers
Amplifiers	–	25 W RMS for the woofer, 10 W RMS for the tweeter
Frequency response
Frequency response	–	60 Hz – 20 kHz; signal-to-noise ratio over 80 dB
Audio formats
Audio formats	–	Lossless audio over USB-C from a compatible source
Room tuning
Room tuning	Active EQ; adjustable EQ in the Bose app	–
Connections
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	No	No
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
AirPlay
AirPlay	No	No
Voice assistants
Voice assistants	None	None
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	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	Bluetooth 5.4; A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6
Ports
Ports	USB-C (charging only; it can't charge other devices)	USB-C for charging and audio
Streaming
Streaming	Bluetooth; the shortcut button can start Spotify Tap	–
Multi-room
Multi-room	Stereo Mode with a second Micro (2nd Gen); Party Mode with the Flex (2nd Gen), Plus or Max; SimpleSync with Bose smart soundbars and speakers	Auracast stereo pairing of two Flip 7s, and multi-speaker playback with other Auracast JBL speakers
App
App	Bose app	JBL Portable app (iOS and Android)
Design
Battery life (maker's claim)
Battery life (maker's claim)	Up to 12 hours	Up to 14 hours
Water and dust resistance
Water and dust resistance	IP67	IP68
Weight
Weight	0.33 kg (better)	0.56 kg
Battery life detail
Battery life detail	Up to 12 hours; up to 3 hours at maximum volume; Bose UK's spec table gives 3 hours to charge, the owner's guide up to 4 hours; no quick charging	Up to 14 hours, or 16 hours with Playtime Boost; 17.28 Wh (3.6 V, 4,800 mAh) lithium-ion polymer battery; 2.5 hours to charge at 5 V / 3 A
Controls
Controls	Buttons on the front, including a programmable shortcut button (linking two speakers by default; Spotify Tap or the phone's voice assistant)	–
Microphones
Microphones	None	–
Mounting
Mounting	Removable fabric nylon strap for bags, bikes, shower heads and carabiners	PushLock accessory system with interchangeable finger loop and carabiner
Size
Size	1.693 × 4.094 × 4.094 in (H × W × D); 0.725 lb	182.5 × 69.5 × 71.5 mm (W × H × D)
Colours
Colours	Black and Blue Dusk at launch, plus later limited editions; Bose UK currently sells Dewdrop Mint	Black, Blue, Red, White, Purple, Pink, Sand, Squad, Funky Black (JBL Singapore)
In the box
In the box	SoundLink Micro (2nd Gen), USB-C to USB-A cable, safety sheet	Flip 7, carabiner, quick start guide, safety sheet and warranty card