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Bose - SoundLink Home Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Cool Gray
Average customer rating
4.6
(94 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 94 reviews
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Customer Reviews for Bose - SoundLink Home Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Cool Gray
Customer Rating
5
Great speaker
on October 9, 2024
Posted by: Jackie
Gender:Female
Length of ownership:1 week
I recently got the new Bose Soundlink Home. I'm very happy with it. I like everything about it. From battery life, to sound, the buttons and even the charging cable are easy to manage.
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Customer Rating
5
Wonderful new design amazing desk top sound!
on October 10, 2024
Posted by: merk68
Gender:Male
Length of ownership:1 month
I was excited to see Bose came out with a new speaker! It does everything Bose is know for, great sound, easy to connect and a surprising retro feeling design!
Written by a customer while visiting bose.com
Customer Rating
5
Aesthetically pleasing, priced right speaker!!
on October 13, 2024
Posted by: Aylah
Gender:Female
Length of ownership:1 month
I was given the chance to use this product before it was released to the public. Here’s a breakdown of its performance and features based on my experience:
I am obsessed with my music, and enjoy a wide range of genres: blues, freestyle, EDM, downtempo chill (check out somafm.com for an amazing experience), disco, 70s and 80s, cassette-era rock….also love Rob Zombie, The English Beat, and the Electric Light Orchestra. After I set up my speaker (pairing is straightforward and took less than 15 seconds) I started playing a variety of music. For its size, the sound output is quite remarkable. The bass is supremely complementary without being overpowering and the midrange is quite effective at making itself known. This speaker is suitable for a variety of music genres (as mentioned above). The sound can fill any size room with ease – and at max volume, there is no loss of clarity. Trust me, this speaker is booming!
I own a Bose Color SoundLink and a Bose Flex SoundLink, and the SoundLink Home truly dominates. The sound quality is consistent no matter how loud you play your music, and you can hear everything clearly even a few rooms away.
The Soundlink Home maintains a solid Bluetooth connection within a range of about 30 feet. The connection is stable even through walls. Sometimes I walk away with my phone in my pocket, but the music plays on, uninterrupted.
One of the standout features of this speaker is its battery life. On a full charge, you can expect around 8-9 hours of playtime, depending on the volume level. This makes it perfect for extended listening sessions without worrying about recharging.
The buttons on the speaker (on/off, volume, and Bluetooth pairing) are tactile and easy to use. Unlike the other speakers mentioned above, the Soundlink Home pairs within 10 seconds. My other speakers usually take 20-30 seconds (I know, it sounds picky) before I hear the “connected” sound.
The sleek design makes it esthetically pleasing. I like that the speaker itself does not sit directly on wherever you may put it; the U-shaped bottom frame lets the sound flow out and around, plus there is a thin rubber base which keeps the speaker steady.
And don’t let the small size fool you; it’s a solid little gadget. Its metallic silver color looks classy whether you have it on your desk at work or at home on a coffee table. I usually put my speaker on the shelf in front of my bow window at home, so music fills up my living room as I do all my stuff.
Now for the downsides:
The charging cord is not long enough to plug into a low wall socket and the speaker at the same time, if the speaker is sitting up on a table. Short coffee tables near a wall socket should be no problem.
The fabric cover is both a plus and a minus; it makes the speaker look sleek and retro; however, I am concerned that it may puncture/tear. I go to other people’s homes to pet-sit and usually take a speaker with me so I can hear my tunes as I take care of the doggos. This speaker is not like my others, where I could put them in my tote bag and not worry, since they have a solid plastic frame. Perhaps Bose could come up with a carrying case for the SoundLink Home to protect it in transit.
TL:DR – Solid, aesthetically pleasing powerhouse of a speaker. You can buy two and pair them for even more room-filling sound. And the price is excellent! This speaker is worth a lot more.
REPORT CARD:
Design & Portability: A- (because I think the fabric cover may puncture or tear easily)
Sound Quality: A+
Battery Life: A+
Connectivity: A+
Controls: A+
Price: A+
I am obsessed with my music, and enjoy a wide range of genres: blues, freestyle, EDM, downtempo chill (check out somafm.com for an amazing experience), disco, 70s and 80s, cassette-era rock….also love Rob Zombie, The English Beat, and the Electric Light Orchestra. After I set up my speaker (pairing is straightforward and took less than 15 seconds) I started playing a variety of music. For its size, the sound output is quite remarkable. The bass is supremely complementary without being overpowering and the midrange is quite effective at making itself known. This speaker is suitable for a variety of music genres (as mentioned above). The sound can fill any size room with ease – and at max volume, there is no loss of clarity. Trust me, this speaker is booming!
I own a Bose Color SoundLink and a Bose Flex SoundLink, and the SoundLink Home truly dominates. The sound quality is consistent no matter how loud you play your music, and you can hear everything clearly even a few rooms away.
The Soundlink Home maintains a solid Bluetooth connection within a range of about 30 feet. The connection is stable even through walls. Sometimes I walk away with my phone in my pocket, but the music plays on, uninterrupted.
One of the standout features of this speaker is its battery life. On a full charge, you can expect around 8-9 hours of playtime, depending on the volume level. This makes it perfect for extended listening sessions without worrying about recharging.
The buttons on the speaker (on/off, volume, and Bluetooth pairing) are tactile and easy to use. Unlike the other speakers mentioned above, the Soundlink Home pairs within 10 seconds. My other speakers usually take 20-30 seconds (I know, it sounds picky) before I hear the “connected” sound.
The sleek design makes it esthetically pleasing. I like that the speaker itself does not sit directly on wherever you may put it; the U-shaped bottom frame lets the sound flow out and around, plus there is a thin rubber base which keeps the speaker steady.
And don’t let the small size fool you; it’s a solid little gadget. Its metallic silver color looks classy whether you have it on your desk at work or at home on a coffee table. I usually put my speaker on the shelf in front of my bow window at home, so music fills up my living room as I do all my stuff.
Now for the downsides:
The charging cord is not long enough to plug into a low wall socket and the speaker at the same time, if the speaker is sitting up on a table. Short coffee tables near a wall socket should be no problem.
The fabric cover is both a plus and a minus; it makes the speaker look sleek and retro; however, I am concerned that it may puncture/tear. I go to other people’s homes to pet-sit and usually take a speaker with me so I can hear my tunes as I take care of the doggos. This speaker is not like my others, where I could put them in my tote bag and not worry, since they have a solid plastic frame. Perhaps Bose could come up with a carrying case for the SoundLink Home to protect it in transit.
TL:DR – Solid, aesthetically pleasing powerhouse of a speaker. You can buy two and pair them for even more room-filling sound. And the price is excellent! This speaker is worth a lot more.
REPORT CARD:
Design & Portability: A- (because I think the fabric cover may puncture or tear easily)
Sound Quality: A+
Battery Life: A+
Connectivity: A+
Controls: A+
Price: A+
Written by a customer while visiting bose.com
Customer Rating
5
Easy setup, great sound and solidly built
on October 15, 2024
Posted by: girlrits00
Gender:Female
Length of ownership:1 week
This is another great speaker from Bose, and I love the form factor and how solidly built it is. It's sharply designed and blends well on my nightstand and pumps out great sound for such a small speaker. Setup was super easy and I was listening to music in less than a minute. So far I've used it for podcasts, audiobooks and evening jazz, and it's sounded great for each moment with clear voices and enough bass when needed.
In fact, the only small knock I have on the speaker is that it didn't include a power block in the packaging, so I had to go hunt for one. It requires a USB-A block to plug into (not the newer USB-C), so I really had go searching around my house. Most power blocks we have nowadays are USB-C, so it's a headscratcher on why Bose didn't go that route. But to be fair, I forgot all about the power block when the music came booming out the speaker, and I was blown away by the sound. I really look forward to enjoying this beautiful, little speaker for years to come!
Written by a customer while visiting bose.com
Customer Rating
5
Nice not question about it
on October 17, 2024
Posted by: Jose
Gender:Male
Length of ownership:1 month
I’m really like it sounds very good ,and everything sounds good
Written by a customer while visiting bose.com
Customer Rating
5
Great new looking speaker
on October 18, 2024
Posted by: Cro16
Gender:Male
Length of ownership:1 month
This is great looking speaker goes very nicely with home decor. Has a new age look. The sound is really crisp and clean even outdoors.
They down fall I see is the cloth front and back may get dirty especially if toddlers get their hands on it or a lot of outdoor use especially when bbqing. Having the cloth could cause alot of higenic issues.
They down fall I see is the cloth front and back may get dirty especially if toddlers get their hands on it or a lot of outdoor use especially when bbqing. Having the cloth could cause alot of higenic issues.
Written by a customer while visiting bose.com
Customer Rating
5
Small but mighty!!!
on October 18, 2024
Posted by: Ngreen
Gender:Male
Length of ownership:1 month
The SoundLink home speaker is amazing. The sound comes out clear, the bass is kicking, and the room is grooving. I’ve used this speaker in my house, in a warehouse (at work), and outside in the yard. The sound never changed and would always fill the space. I liked the function (if you have 2 SoundLink Home speakers) of stereo mode. You don’t have to have the Bose connect app, instead link the two speakers with the Bluetooth and volume button after connecting 1 speaker to the blue took device. It didn’t matter if I had my phone, my wife’s phone, or a friends phone, just connect to the device and play the music. Not need having to have someone else download the app.
Written by a customer while visiting bose.com
Customer Rating
4
She’s Cute
on October 19, 2024
Posted by: April
Gender:Female
Length of ownership:1 month
This little speaker is such a godsend for my small space. I’ve only had it about a month, but I use an older generation sound link in my bathroom when getting ready (since it’s a little more weather tested) and was so excited about this version. It’s an aesthetic upgrade to have displayed in my room over my purple one, and I’m not a professional ear by any means, but I do think it sounds a little crisper? Like if I crank the volume up (sorry neighbors) I can hear a lot of the underlying music and bass clearer than my other sound link. And it does a good job for this size at filling the whole room with sound. I think this is best if you’re looking for something to connect to a phone, tablet, maybe even a computer for music and maybe to boost a movie, but I don’t know if it necessarily would compete in quality with items designed specifically for that (sound bar, plug in speakers, etc). Still a good little investment if you’re in an apartment!
Written by a customer while visiting bose.com