It takes a lot for a Bluetooth speaker to stand out these days. The novelty of wireless sound has given way to an absolute explosion of Bluetooth listening devices in nearly every size and shape imaginable.

Working in the merchant navy, I need a good speaker for my work shop onboard ship, gym,when painting, when out in the boat. Having had a few cheap speakers in the past these haven't lasted long when in the like of east Africa or Antarctica waters, already two weeks in to my trip in northern Norway...

Bluetooth-enabled speakers are common nowadays, especially portable ones that you can easily carry with you. However, not all of them can deliver big sound with good quality in a small package. As for those that can, the Bose SoundLink Micro is one of them.

* Portable; * Good build quality; * Great sound for its size; * IPX7 water-resistant body

Excellent sound

Tiny bit heavier than expected; otherwise great

Gone are the days when the bulky and high power-devouring speakers used to be installed for amplifying sound. These days, speakers are available in small form factor, which intensifies the sound level to a great extent without major compromises on the sound quality.

Smooth speaker that can withstand tough. But the sound I was a bit disappointed with, actually ... it sounds quite odd considering the size, but not that wow sound like bose is known to be able to troll out of small speakers. It was a return for my part.

As small-scale Bluetooth speakers go, the Bose SoundLink Micro brings mega sound and volume from a diminutive package that has to be heard to be believed. At this £100 price point you can't expect the absolute lowest-of-the-low bass or the most pristine of quality at every turn, but it doesn't half...

Massive sound from a palm-sized design; Fully waterproof; Google Assistant/Siri/Alexa voice control; Bose Connect app to pair more than one speaker in stereo

UE Wonderboom betters it for less cash; Micro-USB port should be USB-C for faster charging times; Silicone band could be more practical; No AUX

Bose don't rush products out to the market, so everything they release serves a specific purpose. The Bose Soundlink Micro Bluetooth Speaker satisfies people's desire for a portable, waterproof speaker. Usually small speakers sacrifice audio quality, but the Soundlink Micro is a [...]

Super portable Packs a punch for its size IPX7 waterproofing Tough build

Bass push won't suit every style Battery life isn't great

There are Bluetooth speakers that are affordable, but don't sound great. Then there are those that sound good, but you are scared to take them outdoors. And then there is the SoundLink Micro, which Bose claims is tough enough to survive anything thrown at it, and at the same time sound great too.

Portability, durability, and functionality are salient features of the Micro, for a price.

Loops onto anything; IPX7-certified; Portable and durable; Multiconnect; Loud

Sub-par battery life; Latency issues; Sound degrades beyond 60% volume