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Bose SoundLink Home Speaker
A entry-level pick in the bluetooth speakers line-up, with 9 hours up front.
50/100
9 hours5.3Bookshelfnative voice assistant
£219best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Stereo pairing
- USB-C charging
- Multipoint
- Below-average battery life
Score profile
Scored against the bluetooth speakers classWhere the Bose SoundLink Home Speaker wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Audio
Stereo pairingYes
Battery
Battery life9 hours
USB-C chargingYes
Design
Form factorBookshelf
Connectivity
Bluetooth version5.3
MultipointYes
3.5 mm aux inYes
USB audioYes
Voice assistantnative voice assistant
Built-in micYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowBose SoundLink Home Speaker vs Marshall Marshall Willen II
Bose SoundLink Home SpeakerMarshall Willen II
| BoseBose SoundLink Home SpeakerThis page | MarshallMarshall Willen II | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50 /100 | 50 /100 |
| Battery hours | 9 hours | 17 hoursBetter |
| IP rating | — | IP67 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
Who it's for
Is the Bose SoundLink Home Speaker right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable bluetooth speaker for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need reference-grade sound and features, in which case a higher-tier bluetooth speaker is the better call.
Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
okay
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Bose SoundLink Home Speaker worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 50/100 against other bluetooth speakers, a entry-level result where the class average is around 56.
What stands out on the Bose SoundLink Home Speaker?
Its stereo pairing stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker (2nd Gen)?
The SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker (2nd Gen) scores 53/100 versus this one at 50/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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Bose SoundLink Flex
The SoundLink Flex covers the basics for less outlay.
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Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker (2nd Gen)
The SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker (2nd Gen) scores higher and adds headroom for demanding setups.
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