
The verdict
The Bose SoundLink Plus is praised as a 'Goldilocks' speaker that balances portability with surprisingly powerful, bass-rich audio performance. While its rugged, brick-like build ensures durability for outdoor adventures, the absence of a 3.5mm aux input and its somewhat awkward shape are notable drawbacks for some users.
Strengths
- +Delivers powerful, room-filling sound with deep bass for its compact size
- +Features a durable, rugged design described as a 'beautiful brick' that withstands outdoor use
- +Offers excellent battery life suitable for all-day listening sessions
- +Provides clear, balanced audio quality with minimal distortion even at high volumes
Watch-outs
- −Lacks a 3.5mm auxiliary input, forcing users to rely solely on Bluetooth or USB-C for wired connections
- −The rectangular, brick-like shape can be awkward to carry compared to cylindrical or rounded competitors
Rating sources
Our 4.2 score is the average of these published ratings. More about methodology.



