So we set out to find out if the Bose SoundLink Mini II would be a good way to add more functionality and use to your mobile phone. In the end, I was pleasantly surprised with the portable speaker.

Introduction – The first Soundlink Mini was quite an important product in the portable Bluetooth speaker landscape, it was one of the first speakers to use two opposing passive radiators and also one of the first to produce a proper bass response.

Premium design; Smart electronics; Bass extension and slam; Treble is quite good for a portable speaker; Max volume output

Heavy; Midrange is a bit thin; Not waterproof and doesn`t support AptX

After purchasing & returning 3 different speakers we almost called it quits, until we were in Sams Club and I saw this speaker & almost didn't buy it because of my run of bad luck. Needless to say we bought it and we are thrilled with it. For such a small speaker it has an amazing sound quality.

Had a few surprises when trying to charge the unit the first time; connecting it with a USB cable yielded the usual charging comment and it took 2 days before the battery reached 100%. Once charged it kept that charge without interruption.

Easy To Transport; Great Interface; Great Sound; Stylish

Slow Charge

Loved the mini speaker. Sounds very sweet

Another person posted that it "Wish the charger connected to the speaker rather than just 'sits' in it. No big deal though"... Dude just take the plug out of the base and stick it into the side of the device itself.... cmon meow... Overall, it's worth the money I think.

-Sound quality (a little too much bass on the default equalizer but it's good); Ease of use; Charges fairly quickly

-Battery doesn't last as long as I wish (It lasts about 1.5 hours on a full charge at full volume) -Heavy (This is not big for most people but I carry it in my bag and it's got some serious weight to it

The Bose SoundLink Mini II is a small Bluetooth speaker. It isn't small enough that you'll carry it with you every day, and you're definitely not going to fit it in a pocket. However, it's about as small as a speaker can get without compromising on sound quality.

Power and refinement from a tiny box; Great charge dock

No aptX or NFC; Cheaper alternatives are available

At just 5.1cm tall, the Bose SoundLink Mini II truly can be described as "palm-sized".

Full-bodied sound; Weighty bass; Portable

Lows lack precision and agility

Bose released a few months ago the SoundLink Mini II – a sleek, portable and powerful Bluetooth speaker and the successor to the SoundLink Mini which we also reviewed last year. Although it looks identical to its predecessor, Bose made some changes under the hood to make it even more capable.

* Great sound quality; * Premium build; * Speakerphone capabilities; * Can connect two devices at the same time; * Good battery life

* Pricey; * No NFC; * Doesn't include a carrying case or soft cover

Great sound from a small speaker. Set up couldn't be easier - took less than 30 seconds. Very pleased!