The Bose SoundLink Revolve II Bluetooth speaker is sleek, dust- and water-resistant, super portable and offers full 360 surround sound, wherever you choose to take it. It’s simple to set up, and a second SoundLink Revolve II can be paired up to engage Party Mode.
[What’s in the box]
The top contains the menu, halfway down its conical shape is the speaker, and the bottom is constructed of silicone integrated into a seamless aluminum grille.
13 pre-installed languages ship with the SoundLink Revolve II (English, Spanish, French, German, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Italian, Portuguese, Swedish, Dutch, Russian, Polish) and once plugged in and turned on, a voice will prompt you to select and confirm via a press of the Multifunction button.
The multifunction button further controls skipping forward/backward to next/previous track and answers/ends a call (press that button again to answer a second incoming call). Callers can also be switched from one to another as well muted/unmuted.
The speaker’s built-in microphone acts as an extension of your smartphone’s mic. You can access voice control on your mobile device to make/take calls, play music, provide the weather forecast, game scores and more. You can also disable auto on-off by simultaneously pressing and holding the “+” and Input buttons.
Key Features
Size:15.2 cm H x 8.2 cm W x 8.2 cm D (6” x 3.2” x 3.2”)
Weight: 0.66 kg (1.45 lb)
Battery life: Up to 13 hours (with a four-hour charge time using provided cable)
For its relatively small footprint, the SoundLink Revolve II’s sound is rich and full. We tested it in our home office, in the bedroom and at the park (using Spotify playlists).
Bose designed this speaker with a super-efficient transducer, dual-passive radiators and an omnidirectional acoustic deflector. By placing it near a wall, sound will radiate and reflect around the room.
An additional feature (not mentioned in the quick start guide) is the option to plug a 3.5 mm stereo cable into the AUX connector at the back of the speaker.
The product ships with a USB micro-B to USB-A cable. The optional charging cradle (CAD $39/USD $29) provides an easy resting base for taking the fully-charged speaker on all your adventures. Note that the charging cradle has the same micro slot to accommodate that same cable mentioned above.
Tips
– Place your mobile device within 10 meters (33 feet) of the speaker, with a clear sight line between the two.
– Avoid placing the speaker on wet or dirty surfaces.
– Clean the surface with a soft, damp cloth.
– To switch between two connected devices, pause audio on the first device, then play audio on the second.
The Bose Connect app (iOS, Android) adds options to connect the speaker, unlock product features, change the Auto-off timer, view the user manual and other settings. Bluetooth (4.2) range is up to nine meters (30 feet).
The SoundLink Revolve comes in Triple Black and Luxe Silver; CAD $279/USD $219. Visit Bose online for more details.
We were provided the Bose SoundLink II and charging cradle to test drive for this feature. Opinions, as always, are our own.
