Bose soundlink micro vs jbl flip 3 đánh giá năm 2024

When choosing a Bluetooth speaker, what it really comes down to is size and price. If you're looking for a very portable speaker, you'll want to get something very compact, but remember that smaller speakers usually produce less sound and bass than larger ones. While there are plenty of mini Bluetooth speakers that deliver a bigger sound than you might expect, they do have their sonic limitations. For a lot of people, it's a question of finding a speaker that's not too big or too small -- one that travels well but also is capable of producing good sound for its size. But finding the best portable Bluetooth speaker also comes down to your budget.

Price can be a limiting factor. You may not want to spend $150 or more for a small speaker. Luckily, there are plenty of good options for $100, and some decent mini Bluetooth speakers can cost less than $50. Also, certain "value" brands that sell primarily on Amazon are strongly worth considering because they do offer a lot for the money.

If you're looking for the best sound quality, as I said, bigger is usually better, and some larger portable Bluetooth speakers sometimes referred to as Bluetooth boom boxes can put out a lot of sound and have an integrated handle for toting them around.

The Bose SoundLink Micro is a small, square speaker with a silicone rubber design. It's flat and has a rear strap so you can attach it to your bag or bike while on the go. It also comes in three colors: 'Black', 'Bright Orange', and 'Midnight Blue', so you can find a color that best suits your style.

Volume 26 in³ (418 cm³)

Weight 0.7 lbs (0.3 kg)

Power Source Battery & USB

One-Hand Carry Yes

This battery-powered speaker is outstandingly portable. Since it's meant for use while you're on the go, it's small, lightweight, and has a rear strap so you can put it on your bag.

Material Quality Good

Water Resistance Submersible (IPx7)

Dust Resistance Dust-Proof (IP6x)

Impact Resistance Yes (IK rating unspecified)

Floats In Water No

The Bose SoundLink Micro is well-built. It's mostly made of plastic, and there's a quality silicone rubber around the speaker. Also, there's a silicone strap on the back, meaning you can put it on a bike or backpack. It's rated for dust and impact resistance, and its IP67 rating means that it's certified to be submersible in water at a depth of up to one meter for up to thirty minutes.

Ease Of Use Great

Feedback Good

Music Play/Pause Yes (Physical)

Call Answer/End Yes (Physical)

Volume Up/Down Yes (Physical)

Track Next/Previous Yes (Physical)

Microphone On/Off No

Additional Controls Yes

There are three buttons on top of the speaker. The '+' and '-' buttons allow you to adjust the volume, while the middle button is a multifunction button. Pressing once plays/pauses songs or accepts/ends calls. If you press and hold it, you can use voice control. Double-pressing skips to the next song while triple-pressing skips to the previous track. There's also a Bluetooth button that, once connected, has a light that stays solid light to show your connection. However, there's no feedback when adjusting for volume, and the buttons aren't very clicky.

• Bose SoundLink Micro
• Micro-USB recharge cable
• User Manual

Sound

Slope -0.63

Std. Err. 4.44 dB

Low-Frequency Extension 91.1 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 16.0 kHz

The Bose SoundLink Micro has a middling frequency response accuracy. Its balanced mid-range means that vocals and lead instruments reproduce pretty clearly, making it suitable for most music genres as well as more vocal-centric content like podcasts. Due to its veiled treble, higher-pitched audio seems a bit dark and dull, though. Like many small speakers, it also really struggles to reproduce the deep thump and rumble in the low-bass, which isn't ideal for fans of bass-heavy genres like EDM. Unfortunately, there's no EQ available to help you customize its sound.

Directivity Index 1.04 dB

Stereo No (mono)

This speaker has a decent soundstage. While it sounds large and wide, it doesn't have separate speakers for its left and right channels. As a result, it has to downmix stereo content into mono to play it, which doesn't create the most immersive listening experience. If you want a portable speaker that can play stereo content, check out the Sony SRS-XB43.

Note: We tested this speaker flat on a table instead of being strapped onto a backpack or used vertically, which may affect its soundstage.

SPL @ Max Volume 78.6 dB SPL

DRC @ Max Volume 2.27 dB

This speaker gets loud enough to fill a small room with sound, but it isn't suited for larger or more open spaces, like a backyard. Also, at max volume, there are some pumping and compression artifacts present, especially in the bass range.

Active Features

Battery Life 7.8 hrs

Charge Time 5.4 hrs

Power Saving Yes

Charging Port Micro-USB

Battery Powered Yes

This speaker has mediocre battery performance. Its battery lasts under eight hours and takes quite a while to recharge. However, battery life can vary according to usage, so your experience may differ. Thankfully, there's a battery conservation feature that turns the speaker off after 20 minutes if there isn't any audio playing and you haven't pushed any buttons. There's a voice prompt that lets you know the battery level each time you turn on the speaker.

It goes into battery protection mode after three days if the speaker's battery is fully drained or unplugged and unused while it has less than 10% battery life left. To reactivate your speaker, you need to connect it to a wall charger or a computer that's on. For a portable speaker with longer battery life, consider the Bose SoundLink Color II.

Alexa No

Google Assistant Yes (Requires Smartphone)

Speakerphone Yes

Siri Yes (Requires Smartphone)

Voice Assistant Yes

Voice Activation No

Microphone Mute No

Far-Field Performance Excellent

Ambient Noise Performance Decent

There aren't any voice assistant features built into the speaker, so you need to use the voice assistant on your paired smartphone. As a result, you can't activate it with your voice. On the upside, it can understand you pretty clearly when you're far away.

App Name Bose Connect

iOS Yes

Android Yes

EQ No

Stereo Pair Mode Yes

Party Mode Yes

Multi-Room No

Bose Connect is an alright app. You can use it on iOS and Android and pair two speakers together to create a stereo pair. You can also link more than one speaker to play the same audio content throughout a large space. Unfortunately, there's no EQ, so you can't tweak its sound profile.

Connectivity

Aux Input No

USB Audio No

Other Ports No

You can't use the speaker wired. It comes with a micro-USB port for charging only.

Bluetooth Yes

Bluetooth Version Unspecified

Bluetooth iOS Latency 67 ms

Bluetooth Android Latency 98 ms

Bluetooth Range 187.0 ft (57.0 m)

Multi-Device Pairing 2 Devices

This speaker has great Bluetooth performance. It can connect to up to two devices at a time and has an excellent range, so you don't need to be right beside your speaker to use it. It has low audio latency on iOS and Android, making it suitable for watching videos. However, some apps and devices compensate for latency differently, and your experience may vary.