
Published 2018-08-22 - 8:23 am
Connections: Bluetooth
Battery: 6 hours
Features: speaker phone, voice assistant
Classification: IPX7 (waterproof)
Dimensions/weight: 9.9 x 9.9 x 3.5 cm / 290 grams
Website: bose.no
We previously tested the Bose Soundlink Mini II, which is a fantastic travel speaker. However, the Micro is a better speaker for the beach, as it is both waterproof and has a better price. It also feels very sturdy and well-built. The rubber strap on the back also makes it easy to attach to a backpack, a bicycle handlebar or a beach umbrella. It’s easy to install using the Bose Connect app, which finds the speaker and keeps the software up-to-date.

The app can also be used for connecting Micro together with other compatible Bose speakers such as Soundlink Revolve or Soundlink Color II. They can either be run in stereo pair or in party mode. However, at present, you cannot adjust the sound if you have your own preferences. Thanks to the built-in microphone, it can both be used as a speakerphone and to provide voice commands to Apple’s Siri or Google Assistant.
Oddly enough, the sound is far from the same class as the Mini. While the Mini plays clean and dynamic with an excellent bass, Micro sounds completely different. Obviously, with such a small speaker, you cannot obtain particularly deep bass, but even regularly deep bass sounds uncontrolled. However, Micro also lacks the clarity and separation of the instruments that Mini has. Water resistance has clearly resulted in Bose having to compromise. It sounds acceptable, but does not reach the same level as the best ones in the test.

Conclusion
Soundlink Micro is Bose’s more robust and cheaper alternative to the excellent Mini II. Thanks to a smart rubber strap, it’s easy to attach to your backpack and bring along during the summer holidays. It’s easy to install and use, thanks to the app, voice status and voice commands for the mobile phone. However, the sound is not as impressive as in the Mini, and is not at the same level as the top competitors in this price range. It is a compromise you might be able to live with.
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Libratone Too
A practical beauty
Libratone Too is easy to carry, nice to show off, and it sounds very good.
JBL Flip 4
Bass heavy party speakers
Perhaps Flip means that this bass heavy party speaker is giving the competitors the finger?
Philips BT7900
Difficult and boring
Getting the right sound is tricky, and unfortunately the disadvantages also outweigh the advantages.
Ultimate Ears UE Wonderboom
A musical hand grenade
Wonderboom takes care of the party at the beach, in the shower and at the pool party.
Skullcandy Barricade XL
Powerful and it floats
Barricade XL is a party speaker with adequate bass, which floats if it falls into the water.
Braven Stryde
Long lasting armoured speaker
Stryde is a sturdy speaker packed with features, but the sound isn’t great.
Denon Envaya Mini DSB-150BT
Updated and well-sounding
A former best buy has corrected all the errors and is now best in its class.
Geneva Sound Touring XS
Sober, but afraid of water
Touring XS is better suited indoors than by the pool, especially as it is also a bit low-key.