A lot of Bluetooth speakers now boast 360 sound – but none manage it quite as well as the Bose SoundLink.
Look: In silver (“Lux grey”) it does look a bit like a budget dalek; but if you plump for the “triple black” option it’s far more subtle piece of design.
Controls: Self explanatory and simple to use; and the speaker can easily take calls if you wanted to use it for that.
Sound quality: Excellent – this is Bose at their best. The speaker can handle getting loud, with brilliant buoyant detail, and no scrimping on the mids; and the 360-sound is some of the best on the market.
Battery life: 12 hours from a single charge.
Portability: You wouldn’t want to chuck it about as much as an UE product – but bung it in a case and this is a speaker you can easily carry about.
Waterproof? Water resistant (IPX4) – so it’ll survive the odd splash, but it’s not a speaker you can take to the beach.
Connectivity: It took us a few tries to connect; but once it is connected, it stays connected.
Best Bit: The brilliant 360 sound.
Worst Bit: It’s not fully waterproof.
Bottom line: For great sound that fills the room – you can’t beat it.
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