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SoundLink Micro (2nd Gen)

A solid mid-range bluetooth speaker for listeners who care how it sounds, leading with 12 hours.

58/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
12 hoursIP675.4
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Why we rate it

  • Stereo pairing
  • Multi-speaker party mode
  • USB-C charging
  • Below-average battery life
Score profile

Where the SoundLink Micro (2nd Gen) wins and loses

Scored against the bluetooth speakers class
AudioBatteryDesignConnectivity83528383
Audio
83
Battery
52
Design
83
Connectivity
83
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Audio

Stereo pairingYes
Multi-speaker party modeYes

Battery

Battery life12 hours
USB-C chargingYes

Design

IP ratingIP67
Floats in waterYes
Weight330 g

Connectivity

Bluetooth version5.4
MultipointYes
Head to head

SoundLink Micro (2nd Gen) vs Bose Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker 2nd Gen

Highlighted cell = better in that row
AudioBatteryDesignConnectivity
SoundLink Micro (2nd Gen)Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker 2nd Gen
 BoseSoundLink Micro (2nd Gen)This pageBoseBose SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker 2nd Gen
Overall score58 /10058 /100
Battery hours12 hours12 hours
IP ratingIP67IP67
Bluetooth5.45.3
Weight330 g
Who it's for

Is the SoundLink Micro (2nd Gen) 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.
good
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 SoundLink Micro (2nd Gen) worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 58/100 against other bluetooth speakers, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 56.

What stands out on the SoundLink Micro (2nd Gen)?

Its stereo pairing stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the JBL Charge 6?

The JBL Charge 6 scores 59/100 versus this one at 58/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.