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Bose Soundlink Revolve+ II Review

November 16, 2023

True Score

Absolutely Fresh

Experts

3,353

Consumers

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Experts loved the Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II Bluetooth speaker during testing, and they admired it for music, podcast, and outdoor use. They were delighted by its smartphone-based voice assistants, 360° design, and fairly loud performance. However, they were disappointed that this speaker lacks an EQ and has average battery life.

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Table of Contents

Overview
What Is Not on the Box
Product Comparison
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Score Card
Expert Score Breakdown
Customer Score Breakdown
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Overview

The Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II is a mid-range Bluetooth speaker released in 2021, promising an immersive 360° design for indoor and outdoor use. Like some of the best-ranking speakers today, this device has an IP55-rated waterproof and dustproof design. It has a rechargeable battery and offers a remarkably wide and open soundstage, delivering immersive music. This unit gets loud enough to be useful at small gatherings and supports dual-device Bluetooth pairing. It weighs just 2 lbs and has a built-in handle. Continue reading our Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II speaker review and see how it compares with the most popular Bluetooth speakers on the market today.

What Is Not on the Box

What the brand doesn’t always tell you…

our Verdict

Reviewers adored the Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II, approving it for podcasts, music, and the outdoors. Experts at CNET lauded its waterproof, dustproof IP55 design. However, golf enthusiasts should check out our Bushnell Wingman review for a specialty golf-course model. Analysts from Tech Advisor UK hailed its 57.4Hz to 176.5 kHz frequency response range with a well-balanced -0.37 slope. The bass is okay for movies but not heavy enough for some EDM music enthusiasts. Featuring a 360° design and low 1.66 dB directivity index, this device has an excellent soundstage, although it lacks stereo. See our Bose Companion 2 Series III Multimedia review if you need stereo computer speakers. The Revolve+ works with various smartphone voice assistants. It has a good 62 ms iOS Bluetooth latency and 66 ms Android latency. Testers loved its speakerphone functions and good 87.0 dB maximum SPL, although the 3.44 dB DRC indicates some audio-quality deterioration at the maximum volume. The speaker has a sub-par 8.5-hour battery life and lacks a graphic EQ.

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Reasons to Buy

360° design with an excellent directivity index
IP55 waterproof and dustproof construction
Dual-device Bluetooth pairing with low latency
Supports smartphone voice assistants
High-quality, lightweight, compact design

Reasons to Avoid

Doesn’t have a graphic EQ
So-so battery life
Lacks built-in voice assistants
Doesn’t support stereo

Specifications

	Battery Life	17 hrs
	Built In Microphone	Yes
	Charge Time	4 hrs
	Size	7.25" (h) x 4.13" (w) x 4.13" (d)
	Smart App	Bose Connect
	Speaker Pairing	Yes
	Water Resistant	Yes
	Wattage	8W
	Wireless Range	30 ft

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Product Comparison

	Bose Soundlink Revolve+ II Review	Bose Soundlink Revolve II Review	Bose Soundlink Flex Review	JBL Charge 5 Review
True Score	80	65	81	86
Ranking	# 19 / 81	# 67 / 81	# 18 / 81	# 4 / 81
Market Context	The Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II is a mid-range Bluetooth speaker released in 2021, promising an immersive 360° design for indoor and outdoor use. Like some… The Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II is a mid-range Bluetooth speaker released in 2021, promising an immersive 360° design for indoor and outdoor use. Like some of the best-ranking speakers today, this device has an IP55-rated waterproof and dustproof design. It has a rechargeable battery and offers a remarkably wide and open soundstage, delivering immersive music. This unit gets loud enough to be useful at small gatherings and supports dual-device Bluetooth pairing. It weighs just 2 lbs and has a built-in handle. Continue reading our Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II speaker review and see how it compares with the most popular Bluetooth speakers on the market today.	The Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II has an 87.0 dB maximum SPL, getting louder than the Bose SoundLink Revolve II, which has an 84.3 dB maximum… The Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II has an 87.0 dB maximum SPL, getting louder than the Bose SoundLink Revolve II, which has an 84.3 dB maximum SPL. The Revovle+ II also has a carrying handle, unlike the Revolve II. Although both devices support smartphone voice assistants, the Revolve II is better at understanding commands. See our Bose SoundLink Revolve II review for details about the Revolve II.	With a more neutral 1.66 dB directivity index and 360° design, the Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II provides a wider soundstage than the Bose SoundLink Flex,… With a more neutral 1.66 dB directivity index and 360° design, the Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II provides a wider soundstage than the Bose SoundLink Flex, which features a 4.59 dB directivity index. However, the SoundLink Flex is better at understanding smartphone-based voice assistants than the Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II.	Featuring a 360° design, the Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II provides a wider soundstage than the JBL Charge 5. However, the JBL speaker features a longer… Featuring a 360° design, the Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II provides a wider soundstage than the JBL Charge 5. However, the JBL speaker features a longer 14.5-hour battery life than the Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II.
Battery Life	17 hrs	13 hrs	12 hrs	20 hrs
Built In Microphone	Yes	Yes	Yes	n/a
Charge Time	4 hrs	4 hrs	4 hrs	4 hrs
Size	7.25" (h) x 4.13" (w) x 4.13" (d)	5.97" (h) x 3.24" (w) x 3.24" (d)	3.56" (h) x 7.93" (w) x 2.06" (d)	3.76" (h) x 8.7" (w) x 3.67" (d)
Smart App	Bose Connect	Bose Connect	Yes	JBL Portable
Speaker Pairing	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Dig Deeper		Read review →: Bose Soundlink Revolve II Review	Read review →: Bose Soundlink Flex Review	Read review →: JBL Charge 5 Review

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Score Card

Expert Score

*.75

We place a 75% weighted value on Expert Test Scores

Customer Score

*.25

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True Score

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Expert Score Breakdown

Publications with higher Trust Scores are given more weight

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Trust Score
67
The Bose Soundlink Revolve+ II is our favorite Bluetooth speaker. It delivers the best sound… read more
By:
Michelle Powell
C
Trust Score
NR
If you’re on the fence between getting a smart speaker and a dumb speaker, the… read more
By:
Sara Carbone
C
Trust Score
86
Bose’s expensive SoundLink Plus is arguably the best-sounding Bluetooth speaker for its size. read more
By:
John Panoryios
D
Trust Score
80
The Bose SoundLink Revolve+ speaker delivers a strong Bluetooth audio experience in a portable, outdoor-friendly… read more
By:
Lewis Leong
D
Trust Score
NR
The Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II Bluetooth speaker is Bose’s second-generation mode. Bose claims improved battery… read more
By:
Unknown
D
Trust Score
85
The Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II is alright for music. Its fairly well-balanced sound profile makes… read more
By:
Tim Gideon