Bose SoundLink Revolve II Wireless Speaker (2021)
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Bose SoundLink Revolve II is a stylish wireless speaker designed primarily for home use, even though it comes with IP55 water and dust resistance rating. Like its predecessor, the SoundLink Revolve II is a 360-degree speaker that promises to provide a uniform coverage, allowing the listener to move around without the "sweet spot" effect.
To achieve this, Bose uses a single full-range driver that fires downwards towards an acoustic deflector at the bottom of the case. The driver is paired with two passive radiators.
This, together with its weather resistant build, makes the SoundLink Revolve II an interesting choice for listening around the house as well as partying by the pool. Thanks to Bose SimpleSync technology, the Revolve II can be paired with the Bose Home Speaker.
As is the case with other Bose wireless speakers, the SoundLink Revolve II comes with a microphone that affords the own hands-free functionality. The Revolve II can be purchased with an optional charging cradle that allows for charging without plugs.
Bose also introduced a larger model of essentially the same speaker, named Revolve+ II.
Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Great build quality
- Good battery life
- Good soundstage performance
Cons
- Middling audio performance
What external reviewers found***
External score 64% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Excellent 360-degree sound
- Excellent directivity
- Outstandingly portable
- Very good battery performance
- Decent battery life
- Incredibly portable, and well-built
Cons
- Lacks low bass
- No digital EQ
- No sound customization features
- Some compression artifacts at max volume
- Doesn't get very loud
- Can't hear deep thump and rumble often present in action-packed scenes
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
Micro-USB + 3.5mm AUX
Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Range
Up to 30' (9 m)
Construction
Colors
Triple Black, Luxe Silver
Drivers
1x down-firing full-range driver + 2x passive radiators
Material
Seamless aluminum grille + Silicone top & bottom
Microphone
Yes
Dimensions
Size | Diameter
3.24"
Size | Height
5.97"
Weight
1.5 lbs
Function
Weather Resistance
IP55
Performance
Battery Life
Up to 13 hours
Charging Time
4 hours
Production
Debut
2021
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External Reviews
rtings[1]
Reviewer score 53%The Bose SoundLink Revolve II has excellent directivity thanks to its 360-degree design. It has a neutral sound profile suitable for listening to a wide variety of music. Its relatively balanced mid-range ensures vocals and lead instruments sound clear. However, it lacks low bass, so you can't hear the deep thump and rumble in bass-heavy music like hip-hop or EDM.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Excellent directivity
- Wide and spacious soundstage
- Very good battery performance
- Outstandingly portable
- Great directivity, especially for dialogue-heavy audio content
- Well-built, portable design
- Incredibly portable, and well-built
Cons
- Doesn't get very loud
- Some compression artifacts at max volume
- No sound customization features
- Lacks low bass
- Can't hear deep thump and rumble often present in action-packed scenes
techadvisor[2]
Reviewer score 75%The Bose SoundLink Revolve II is available to buy now priced at £179.95. There's a downward firing driver two passive bass radiators and an omnidirectional acoustic deflector. The main feature here is the Party Mode so you can group other SoundLink speakers together for, well, a party. Battery life is something Bose has improved from the original model, with up to 13 hours of playback.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Excellent 360-degree sound
- Decent battery life
Cons
- No digital EQ
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References
- ^ Bose SoundLink Revolve II Speaker Review. [rtings]. https://www.rtings.com/speaker/reviews/bose/soundlink-revolve-ii. 2021-05-04. Retrieved 2021-10-15.
- ^ Bose SoundLink Revolve II review. [techadvisor]. https://www.techadvisor.co.uk/review/bose-soundlink-revolve-ii-3801701/. 2021-02-12. Retrieved 2021-10-15.
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