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Bose - SoundLink Plus Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Citrus Yellow
Average customer rating
4.9
(104 Reviews)
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Customer Reviews for Bose - SoundLink Plus Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Citrus Yellow
Customer Rating
5
Compact Powerhouse!
on July 2, 2025
Posted by: SamBaca
Gender:Female
Length of ownership:1 month
As someone who listens to music throughout the day—while working from home, cooking, and relaxing outside—the Bose SoundLink Plus has been a surprisingly perfect companion. I bought it mainly for its portability and sound quality, and after using it daily for a month, here’s my take.
I use it for everything from Zoom calls to backyard barbecues. It’s ideal for small to mid-sized rooms and works great for podcasts, jazz, and acoustic music. It does well with bass-heavy genres too, though bass lovers might miss the thump of larger systems.
First Impression: It’s sleek, solid, and feels premium right out of the box. The rubberized base gives it a sturdy grip on most surfaces, and it easily fits in a tote bag or backpack. It’s not ultra-light, but for the sound quality it delivers, I don't mind the trade-off.
This little speaker packs a punch. The audio is crisp, with a warm bass that doesn’t distort even at higher volumes. Whether I’m listening to podcasts or streaming Spotify playlists, it consistently delivers clear mids and rich lows. Bose’s audio engineering is very evident here—it punches well above its size.
I’ve been getting about 15-17 hours per charge, depending on the volume. That’s slightly more than advertised and plenty for a full day or weekend trip. It also charges fairly quickly with USB-C.
Bluetooth pairing is seamless. It remembers the last few devices and reconnects automatically, which is helpful when switching between my phone and laptop. The range is solid too—I can leave my phone in the kitchen and still get stable audio in the backyard.
✅ Pros
Excellent sound quality for its size
Long-lasting battery
Sturdy, premium design
Quick and stable Bluetooth connection
Built-in mic works great for calls
❌ Cons
Pricey compared to other compact speakers (but the sound quality justifies it, in my view)
I use it for everything from Zoom calls to backyard barbecues. It’s ideal for small to mid-sized rooms and works great for podcasts, jazz, and acoustic music. It does well with bass-heavy genres too, though bass lovers might miss the thump of larger systems.
First Impression: It’s sleek, solid, and feels premium right out of the box. The rubberized base gives it a sturdy grip on most surfaces, and it easily fits in a tote bag or backpack. It’s not ultra-light, but for the sound quality it delivers, I don't mind the trade-off.
This little speaker packs a punch. The audio is crisp, with a warm bass that doesn’t distort even at higher volumes. Whether I’m listening to podcasts or streaming Spotify playlists, it consistently delivers clear mids and rich lows. Bose’s audio engineering is very evident here—it punches well above its size.
I’ve been getting about 15-17 hours per charge, depending on the volume. That’s slightly more than advertised and plenty for a full day or weekend trip. It also charges fairly quickly with USB-C.
Bluetooth pairing is seamless. It remembers the last few devices and reconnects automatically, which is helpful when switching between my phone and laptop. The range is solid too—I can leave my phone in the kitchen and still get stable audio in the backyard.
✅ Pros
Excellent sound quality for its size
Long-lasting battery
Sturdy, premium design
Quick and stable Bluetooth connection
Built-in mic works great for calls
❌ Cons
Pricey compared to other compact speakers (but the sound quality justifies it, in my view)
I’m a remote worker and music lover who values good sound but doesn’t want to be tied to a big sound system. I’ve tried JBL, Anker, and UE Boom, and this is the first speaker I’ve genuinely loved enough to write a review for.
Final Verdict:
If you’re looking for a portable Bluetooth speaker with exceptional sound, the Bose SoundLink Plus is hard to beat. It’s a bit of an investment, but if sound quality matters to you and you’re not planning to throw it in a pool, you’ll likely love it as much as I do.
If you’re looking for a portable Bluetooth speaker with exceptional sound, the Bose SoundLink Plus is hard to beat. It’s a bit of an investment, but if sound quality matters to you and you’re not planning to throw it in a pool, you’ll likely love it as much as I do.
Written by a customer while visiting bose.com
Customer Rating
5
Amazing sound for a portable speaker
on July 2, 2025
Posted by: Anonymous
Gender:Male
Length of ownership:1 month
The speaker came in a nice looking box that showed the contents in great detail. Once I opened the box I saw the speaker was very well packed and stable in the box. The sack it was wrapped in was a nice touch. For a speaker that is supposed to be portable it did seem very heavy. It’s a nice looking speaker though, reminiscent of the Wave radios. I am not sure I’d use the loop to hook the speaker onto anything due to the weight but I have already carried it by hand using the loop a few times. It’s definitely sturdy! The speaker came charged 30% more than enough to pair with my phone, which was a breeze. I also paired it with my TV, also very simple to do. It took about 3 hours to fully charge but with the battery life you advertise it’s worth the wait! Once I powered it up and played a few test songs I found this speaker has amazing bass in such a small package. Nice highs too. I noticed you can turn the volume up really loud before there’s any distortion at all. My first impressions are that I would use this around my home a lot and bring it on vacations where I drove. I think it’s too heavy to pack in a checked bag or to carry on. I used the speaker in place of my sound bar this morning so I could hear the news while I got ready and it was hard to tell it wasn’t the soundbar! The dialogue was so clear. And I didn’t have to crank my tv up because I’m running around, I just took the speaker with me! If the weather is decent I plan to bring it over to some friends’ to use by their pool this weekend. They bought a Bose Micro SoundLink after I brought mine over and they were impressed by the sound. Wait until they hear this one! I know they’re going to want one of these, too! They don't have enough room near the tv in their kitchen for a soundbar, the tv is about 24”, this would be ideal to get great sound vs their tv’s tinny built-in speakers and they can stream music when not watching tv. I’ve had it a few weeks and after at least 10 to 15 hours of use I have not had to charge the speaker again so far. Overall I’m pretty psyched I got the speaker!
Written by a customer while visiting bose.com
Customer Rating
5
The "Goldilocks of SoundLinks - just right!
on July 2, 2025
Posted by: JEM
Gender:Female
Length of ownership:1 month
The SoundLink Plus is a GREAT speaker! I also have the SoundLink Max and the SoundLink Flex 2, so I was able to compare all three, toggling between the three speakers to see how the same song sounds on each. Not surprisingly, they all sound great, with slight differences that can most likely be attributed to size, i.e., the slightly larger Max is understandably a bit more vibrant than the Plus using the same settings. That being said, the Plus fills the niche between the Max and Flex 2 quite nicely. Personally, I'll continue to use the (heavier and most vibrant) Max in my home/on my deck/in my backyard, I'll continue to use the (lighter and pretty vibrant) Flex 2 for extended travel (it already "lives" in my luggage), and I'll use the "Goldilocks" Plus for day trips/excursions to local beaches/parks. More realistically, though, if someone wants or needs to choose just one of the three, it definitely makes sense to go with the Plus with the understanding that it's a bit on the heavy side if weight is a concern, but at the same time, I'm sure the weight helps to make it more rugged, so that's also a (no pun intended) plus!
Written by a customer while visiting bose.com
Customer Rating
5
Powerful. Versatile. Durable. A Bose SoundLink Win
on July 2, 2025
Posted by: skip77
Gender:Male
Length of ownership:1 month
I'm NOT disappointed to have this new Soundlink Plus in my collection. First, a few Pro's for this speaker. The new Citrus Yellow is a refreshing color addition...please keep this!!! As a Bose SoundLink owner (2-Flex and 2-SE's) I was most definitely impressed with the sound of the rugged Plus version, very powerful. First impression was definitely the slightly larger size and weight, which allows for the mega rich sound. The PLUS comes with a 3-band equalizer capability you can adjust in the Bose app, which is a perfect option to personalize your sound. You can also use this speaker as a power bank and charge your phone or Bose earbuds...which leads me to the battery life!!! WOW..Bose hit it out of the park with battery life. I used my speaker for over 4 different days streaming music and got a total of 23.5 hour of music before the battery was done. I'm sure if music play and charging a device is done on a single charge it will be much less, but the battery life is a BIG win. As of this review, I only have 1 Plus speaker, but I would expect a superb sound experience with 2 Plus speaker linked together (my next plan!). I have not had any water exposure on this speaker, but I have with my other SoundLink speakers and I'm expecting the same waterproof design.
The only downside I've experienced in the inability to like the Plus with any of my prior Flex or SE SoundLink devices, as they are older versions. Another slight negative is the weight of the speaker, especially for traveling. I use mine as a white noise machine so traveling with it is important. Due to the device also being a power bank, you will need to place it in a carry-on (if flying) and that will definitely add weight to your bag. These two "cons" however are not significant enough to bring this amazing speaker down to a 4-star device. Definitely worth investing in one...or two!
The only downside I've experienced in the inability to like the Plus with any of my prior Flex or SE SoundLink devices, as they are older versions. Another slight negative is the weight of the speaker, especially for traveling. I use mine as a white noise machine so traveling with it is important. Due to the device also being a power bank, you will need to place it in a carry-on (if flying) and that will definitely add weight to your bag. These two "cons" however are not significant enough to bring this amazing speaker down to a 4-star device. Definitely worth investing in one...or two!
Written by a customer while visiting bose.com
Customer Rating
4
Superior sound in a small package
on July 2, 2025
Posted by: audiophile002
Length of ownership:1 month
Overall, this speaker is fantastic. It packs a punch when it comes to full, rich sound. I've used it to listen to music at social gatherings as well as linked it to the bluetooth on my tv to use it as a mini soundbar. It sounds amazing no matter what it's playing and stays connected with no drops. That being said, while you can connect multiple devices (i.e. phone and tv) the feature to switch between devices was hit or miss for me. Usually, I had to turn the speaker off to connect to the other device, which is not necessarily a big deal, but you get to listen to 'the voice' (loudly) telling you the speaker is on and connected, multiple times.
It's super handy to be able to charge other devices, like your phone, from the SoundLink Plus. If you're out at the park or on the beach for the day and forgot a charging device, this will do the trick. While it takes a while for the speaker itself to fully charge, the battery lasts a long time. After having it a couple weeks, the speaker is still running on the one full charge I did when I got it. All while I've used it for many hours.
I also have the first generation Soundlink Flex so comparing the two, this one takes the sound quality up several notches. The SoundLink Plus is also a bit heavier than the Flex, but not too much to detract from wanting to take it with me. I really would have liked to use party mode between my Flex and the Plus, but unfortunately, the technology in the Plus isn't compatible with the generation 1 Flex.
The SoundLink Plus lives up to the quality I've come to expect from Bose and takes incredible sound in a small package to the next level.
It's super handy to be able to charge other devices, like your phone, from the SoundLink Plus. If you're out at the park or on the beach for the day and forgot a charging device, this will do the trick. While it takes a while for the speaker itself to fully charge, the battery lasts a long time. After having it a couple weeks, the speaker is still running on the one full charge I did when I got it. All while I've used it for many hours.
I also have the first generation Soundlink Flex so comparing the two, this one takes the sound quality up several notches. The SoundLink Plus is also a bit heavier than the Flex, but not too much to detract from wanting to take it with me. I really would have liked to use party mode between my Flex and the Plus, but unfortunately, the technology in the Plus isn't compatible with the generation 1 Flex.
The SoundLink Plus lives up to the quality I've come to expect from Bose and takes incredible sound in a small package to the next level.
Written by a customer while visiting bose.com
Customer Rating
5
The only speaker you'll ever need, buy this twice
on July 2, 2025
Posted by: Miles Marx
Gender:Male
Length of ownership:1 month
This product is what every portable speaker should be. Incredible battery capacity, when turned on, after the initial pairing, the connection is nearly instantaneous. The inconvenient part of this product is that the software connection of previous Bose products is now lagging behind. I have the first-gen Bose SoundLink Flex, but due to it being unable to pair with the SoundLink Plus due to software incompatibility. However when getting the ability to pair more recent speakers simultaneously offers a lovely surround sound experience that has lasted nearly weeks without needing a recharge. As well as being able to have different orientations and still nonetheless, not struggling to perform as optimally. I am excited to share this product with others. This has been one of my favorite Bose products ever.
Written by a customer while visiting bose.com
Customer Rating
5
Perfect speaker
on July 2, 2025
Posted by: Juan Pablo
Gender:Male
Length of ownership:1 month
The time I've had with the Bose SoundLink Plus Portable Speaker has been great. The speaker delivers outstanding sound quality in a compact size that can be easily moved around. It offers a carrying loop that's a nice addition but found that i didnt use it much. The build of the speaker is a nice silicon all round which helps with any accidental drops, the front grill and back plate are metal with a nice coating. You can easily eq the speaker through the app but found that it sounded great out the box. One thing that I found extremely useful was that you can use the speaker as a portable charger. All around great speaker that will be used for many cookouts.
Written by a customer while visiting bose.com
Customer Rating
4
Solid speaker
on July 2, 2025
Posted by: sourdoh
I am really enjoying this speaker so far. I'm a home office user and dancer. I mainly use this speaker for work calls, music during my coding sessions, and gym and dance sessions. My office setup at home is a small room, and I tested this speaker for about 3 weeks.
Battery Life / Power
Overall, the charge life on this speaker is pretty good. I use this speaker for about 3-5 hours per week, and the speaker still has a bit of juice left (3 hours). So after 3 weeks of usage, it has about 9-15 hours of charge life.
Overall, the charge life on this speaker is pretty good. I use this speaker for about 3-5 hours per week, and the speaker still has a bit of juice left (3 hours). So after 3 weeks of usage, it has about 9-15 hours of charge life.
Design
I love the rope-like handle on the side. It makes it easy for on-the-go when I need to throw it in my gym bag for dance class. It's medium sized and not too big. The silicone/rubbery material does catch dust, but its easy to clean off.
I love the rope-like handle on the side. It makes it easy for on-the-go when I need to throw it in my gym bag for dance class. It's medium sized and not too big. The silicone/rubbery material does catch dust, but its easy to clean off.
Sound Quality
The sound quality is crisp and has a punchy base. It's perfect for when I am need to focus on coding or in the dance studio practicing.
The sound quality is crisp and has a punchy base. It's perfect for when I am need to focus on coding or in the dance studio practicing.
Connectivity
Bluetooth connectivity was surprisingly stable! I noticed a bit of static when I have 2 devices connected at once. For example, when I have music playing from my computer and scrolling on Tiktok, there's a bit of static, but the connection doesn't drop. Connecting your device for the first time is really fast.
Bluetooth connectivity was surprisingly stable! I noticed a bit of static when I have 2 devices connected at once. For example, when I have music playing from my computer and scrolling on Tiktok, there's a bit of static, but the connection doesn't drop. Connecting your device for the first time is really fast.
Overall, I have really enjoyed this speaker. I think it's a solid speaker that is versatile for someone like me who is either coding or on-the-go.
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