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Does the Bose Portable Smart Speaker get loud?
For its size, the speaker gets rather loud. Indoors, it could power through a small party, and outdoors you’ll enjoy some background tunes. But if you really want lots of volume, you’d have to pair it to another compatible Bose speaker.
How does the Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II compare to the Bose Portable Smart Speaker?
The Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II is not technically a smart speaker, but it has a button and microphone for accessing your smartphone’s native smart assistant. The SoundLink Revolve+ II has an IP55 rating and, like the Portable Smart Speaker, is meant to be taken out and about. It’s a similar size to the SoundLink Revolve+ II, though a bit sleeker and lighter. If you buy one of each speaker model, you’ll be able to connect them via Bose SimpleSync.
Will the Bose Portable Smart Speaker work as a hiking speaker?
Probably not. An IPX4 rating is not rugged enough to withstand anything more incidental splashes and drips. Mud, sand, rain, and the wilderness would probably be too much for this speaker.
Is there a difference between the two? Bose's website lists it as "Portable Smart Speaker" but when I search it up on other websites, pictures of the box show "Portable Home Speaker." No other differences that I can tell on the surface but appreciate any greater wisdom the community might have