Bose SoundLink Micro (2nd Gen) vs Anker soundcore Boom 3i

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SoundLink Micro (2nd Gen) compared with Boom 3i

	BoseSoundLink Micro (2nd Gen)	Anker soundcoreBoom 3i
Overview
Released
Released	August 2025	June 2025
Sound
Type
Type	Portable speaker	Portable speaker
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos	No	No
Drivers
Drivers	One driver and two passive radiators	3.7 × 2-inch woofer, 0.65-inch tweeter and two passive bass radiators
Amplifiers
Amplifiers	–	50 W total; 40 W woofer and 10 W tweeter
Frequency response
Frequency response	–	56 Hz – 20 kHz
Audio formats
Audio formats	–	SBC and AAC over Bluetooth
Room tuning
Room tuning	Active EQ; adjustable EQ in the Bose app	BassUp 2.0 bass enhancement and custom EQ in the 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 5.3
Ports
Ports	USB-C (charging only; it can't charge other devices)	USB-C charging input; no charging output or wired audio input
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	TWS pairing of two Boom 3i speakers for left/right stereo
App
App	Bose app	Soundcore app for EQ, BassUp, lighting, firmware updates, recorded voice-message playback, emergency alarm and Buzz Clean vibrations to dislodge debris. The maker recommends current firmware for improved sound; SoundGuys tested firmware 01.20
Design
Battery life (maker's claim)
Battery life (maker's claim)	Up to 12 hours	Up to 16 hours
Water and dust resistance
Water and dust resistance	IP67	IP68
Weight
Weight	0.33 kg (better)	0.78 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 16 hours, dependent on volume and content; charge in under 4 hours with 5 V / 3 A USB-C input
Controls
Controls	Buttons on the front, including a programmable shortcut button (linking two speakers by default; Spotify Tap or the phone's voice assistant)	Physical playback, volume, power, Bluetooth, lighting and BassUp controls; holding BassUp for 5 seconds activates a 96 dB emergency alarm
Microphones
Microphones	None	–
Mounting
Mounting	Removable fabric nylon strap for bags, bikes, shower heads and carabiners	Detachable shoulder strap; designed to float upright. Maker rates immersion at 1.5 m for 30 minutes, drop resistance at 1 m and salt-spray resistance at 240 hours under ASTM G85-equivalent test conditions
Size
Size	1.693 × 4.094 × 4.094 in (H × W × D); 0.725 lb	Approximately 21.0 × 8.5 × 7.8 cm; US maker lists 780 g, while the Japanese maker lists approximately 825 g including the strap
Colours
Colours	Black and Blue Dusk at launch, plus later limited editions; Bose UK currently sells Dewdrop Mint	Adventurer Black, Deep Ocean Blue, Jungle Green and Brown on the UK store
In the box
In the box	SoundLink Micro (2nd Gen), USB-C to USB-A cable, safety sheet	Speaker, shoulder strap, USB-C to USB-C cable and quick start guide