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Bose SoundLink Micro (2nd Gen) · Photo source

Bose SoundLink Micro (2nd Gen)
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Bose SoundLink Micro (2nd Gen) · Photo source

Bose · SoundLink

SoundLink Micro (2nd Gen)

Released August 2025

Bose's smallest Bluetooth speaker, a pocketable IP67 model with a removable strap, suited to bikes, bags and the shower.

Type
Portable speaker
Atmos
No
Connects by
Bluetooth
Battery
12 h
Weight
0.33 kg

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the rugged, waterproof build and clear, balanced sound for its size, though SoundGuys rates it far more highly than How-To Geek, which found the sound narrow and distorted above half volume. All three regret the removed microphone, and TechRadar and How-To Geek find it poor value; SoundGuys measured about four and a half hours of battery at high volume.

From soundguys.com, techradar.com and howtogeek.com

Specifications

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Sound

Type
Portable speaker
Dolby Atmos
No
Drivers
One driver and two passive radiators
Room tuning
Active EQ; adjustable EQ in the Bose app

Connections

Wi-Fi
No
Bluetooth
Yes
AirPlay
No
Voice assistants
None
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
Ports
USB-C (charging only; it can't charge other devices)
Streaming
Bluetooth; the shortcut button can start Spotify Tap
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
App
Bose app

Design

Battery life (maker's claim)
Up to 12 hours
Water and dust resistance
IP67
Weight
0.33 kg
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
Controls
Buttons on the front, including a programmable shortcut button (linking two speakers by default; Spotify Tap or the phone's voice assistant)
Microphones
None
Mounting
Removable fabric nylon strap for bags, bikes, shower heads and carabiners
Size
1.693 × 4.094 × 4.094 in (H × W × D); 0.725 lb
Colours
Black and Blue Dusk at launch, plus later limited editions; Bose UK currently sells Dewdrop Mint
In the box
SoundLink Micro (2nd Gen), USB-C to USB-A cable, safety sheet

Pros and cons

Pros

  • IP67 dust and water resistance, and a removable strap for clipping it to things
  • aptX Adaptive with Snapdragon Sound devices, plus multipoint over Bluetooth 5.4
  • Stereo Mode with a second Micro (2nd Gen), or Party Mode with other current SoundLink speakers

Cons

  • No microphone, so no speakerphone calls
  • Up to 12 hours of battery, and up to 3 hours at maximum volume
  • Doesn't float, and has no quick charging

Closest rivals

Model
TypeAtmosConnects byBatteryWeightReleased
JBLFlip 7
Portable speakerNoBluetooth14 h0.56 kgApr 2025
Bang & OlufsenBeosound A1 3rd Gen
Portable speakerNoBluetooth24 h0.576 kgMay 2025
Anker soundcoreBoom 3i
Portable speakerNoBluetooth16 h0.78 kgJun 2025

Sources

  1. bose.co.uk/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-micro-portable-speaker-2nd-gen/SLMC2-SPEAK…
  2. assets.bosecreative.com/m/2bef009f1163da50/original/898490_OG_SLM2_SPEAKERWIREL…
  3. bose.com/pressroom/new-bose-soundlink-plus-and-micro-speakers
  4. techradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/bose-soundlink-micro-gen-2-revi…

Photo: assets.bosecreative.com

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