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Bose SoundLink Color II Bluetooth Speaker Review

Last Updated: August 10, 2017 By Arthur

Our review of the new Bluetooth speaker by Bose, the SoundLink Color II

Whether you prefer to enjoy your beats in the shower, kitchen, or garage, the Bose SoundLink Color II is a Bluetooth accessible portable speaker that is as tough as an ox and the perfect companion for your next music enjoying endeavor. This is a colorful (hence the name, we suppose) water-resistant speaker with a durable silicone exterior. Bose’s SoundLink Color II is a name brand that exemplifies how speakers should be made, from its versatility to its high accessibility — this is a reasonably priced portable speaker that screams great deal. What makes Bose a leader in its industry is its ability to regularly come up with innovative ways to listen to your music. Bose technology has once again created an innovative Bluetooth that contains a unique sound into such a small yet rugged speaker. Let’s take a look at some of the notable features and discuss a little bit further as to why the SoundLink Color II Bluetooth speaker might be the best choice for you.

Features of the SoundLink Color II Bluetooth Speaker

  • Easy controls in this Bluetooth speaker
    The top view and easy navigation of the SoundLink Color II.

    State of the art water-resistant speaker

  • Bluetooth accessibility containing voice prompts to talk back to you
  • USB charging cable
  • Built-in mic for speakerphone along with digital assistants
  • Two 40mm full range drivers for a higher quality sound
  • Convenient rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery
  • NFC pairing for a simplified connection with the ability to connect wirelessly from up to 30’ away
  • 3.5 mm auxiliary port for a simple wired connectivity as well as a Universal Micro-B USB port
  • Bose connection App to make life a whole lot easier
  • Universal Brand Compatibility
  • Various fun colors to choose from
  • Feather-weight to be carried and enjoyed on the go
  • Overall Bluetooth speaker build

Our favorite features of the SoundLink Color II

We love the small size and waterproof protection of this speakerThe capstone of this portable speaker’s design is that it is created with water resistance features as well as enhanced durability. Interested in listening to your music in the shower? In the pool? at the beach? The most intriguing feature that this speaker provides is its ability to withstand water. If you have ever had a paranoia of getting your speakers wet while placing it too close to your shower or by the pool you should fear no more. The SoundLink Color II is a portable speaker that offers crucial convenience to the users, therefore the light-weighted aspect creates a convenience for adventurers who are often on the go. These portable speakers are small in size but the high-performance sound quality is quite feasible considering we’ve seen similar speakers with this size lack power.

In terms of that ‘portability’ label, impressively equipped with a rounded soft-touch surface that is easy to grip with one hand as well as a wrap-around silicon body that enables the speaker to have an incredible resilience in the event it falls to the ground or faces impact. So go ahead and carry this thing around like a football and enjoy it in the office, home, or even the gym if you’re one of those folk who dislike headphones and like to park it at the squat rack for an hour with your friends blasting the latest Future album. As technology continues to improve the music industry every day, Bose continues to keep up with all latest developments, and the SoundLink Color II is no exception. All that is required with the Color II is uploading your music to your mobile device and connect it with the Bluetooth speakers anywhere you please.

In addition, The SoundLink Color II offers a built-in mic as well as two 40 mm full range drivers that are going to heighten sound quality. The quality of a speaker’s sound is paramount, a something that should not be overlooked. A speaker can be cool, hip, fun, easy to carry; however, if it does not have decent sound quality your wholesome entertainment is at risk of being ruined. That microphone helps in case you’d like to answer calls on a speaker, although we usually just unpair it for a second if we have a chance. The 40 mm full range driver unit is responsible for reproducing the portable speaker’s audible frequency range. Therefore, the sound will without a doubt have the ability to reach long distances without any additional support.

Additional SoundLink Color II highlights

The SoundLink Color II is very portableConveniently included with these SoundLink Color II Bluetooth speakers is a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery. The primary components of what makes this a superior battery are the positive and negative electrodes and electrolytes, enabling a longer battery life preventing your music listening enjoyment from being cut short. NFC pairing allows for these speakers to contain a simplified connection so that you can connect wirelessly from a longer distance. You’re getting about 8 hours of play time until you have to charge it again, which isn’t too shabby considering it’s size and overall price.

In addition, the 3.5 mm auxiliary port is a key advantage, as the aux port is responsible for absorbing peripheral sound and without it any portable speaker would have trouble delivering any sort of decent sound quality. If you’re ever not feeling that Bluetooth connection, feel free to plug it in directly. Bose is known for featuring superior high-tech ingredients, that will almost certainly display a sound quality offered greater than most brands. You can use these speakers nearly anywhere in the world, as well as reach audiences of long distances.

In conclusion of the Bose SoundLink Color II Bluetooth Speaker

The SoundLink Color II gives us great features and color options as well
Source: Bose.com

In conclusion, if nothing else we hope that this article has better educated you so that you can make an informed decision when it comes to your music entertainment purchase. The SoundLink Color II presented to you by Bose offers a great entertainment speaker system that is light-weight, colorful, easily accessible, and water-resistant, all for a very reasonable price. Sound quality is everything when it comes to music speakers, and if your portable music speaker disallows you from enjoying a great sound quality or overall power you are not going to enjoy its true purpose, regardless of how easy it is to carry around. When you consider the high-tech features such as its ability to withstand water, the high-performance sound that it delivers, as well as its ability to be carried with ease, it’s hard to refute that the SoundLink II could be a great choice. CNet’s Color II review also rated it well like us.

Compared to most portable speakers in the industry (you can read our best Bluetooth speakers post or even our price-point guide the Color II falls in Bluetooth speakers under $200), Bose will generally be a bit pricier. However, history shows that this is a long-lasting speaker making this purchase worth the money if you’re seeking an investment, not to mention (and being real here) the brand name does give us confidence knowing it isn’t some knock-off found on eBay. In conclusion, if you are looking for a speaker to reach enormous audiences, this is certainly not the optimal choice, however, if you are looking for a great music entertainment system for your next outdoor picnic or even your next poolside barbecue, the Bose SoundLink Color II is your ideal choice.

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