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Bose SoundLink Micro Portable Speaker ) (2nd Gen) vs JBL Grip

What SoundLink Micro Portable Speaker ) (2nd Gen) does better (0) and where Grip wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Bose SoundLink Micro Portable Speaker ) (2nd Gen)
6.3Score
0 advantages≈ $80
vs
JBL Grip
JBL · 2025Grip
8.9Score
2 advantages≈ $75
Higher score
4.6Battery5.3
6.7Build & features9.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

SoundLink Micro Portable Speaker ) (2nd Gen)Grip
104 × 4310464 × 15365
SoundLink Micro Portable Speaker ) (2nd Gen)GripDifference
Height43 mm153 mm−110 mm
Width104 mm64 mm+40 mm
Depth104 mm65 mm+39 mm

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is SoundLink Micro Portable Speaker ) (2nd Gen) better than Grip?

SoundLink Micro Portable Speaker ) (2nd Gen) has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Grip better than SoundLink Micro Portable Speaker ) (2nd Gen)?

  1. Battery life12 h vs 14 h+17%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL GripJBL Grip≈ $758.9
Sound
Output power—16 W
Speaker channelsMonoMono
Lowest frequency—70 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
StereoNoNo
Battery & charging
Battery life12 h14 h
Charging time3 h3 h
Mains powered—No
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.4
Auracast—Yes
USB-CYes—
Smart & streaming
Spotify ConnectYes—
Companion appYesYes
Design & build
Weight—385 g
Width104 mm64 mm
Height43 mm153 mm
Depth104 mm65 mm
Protection ratingIP67IP68
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Dust protection (IP)66
Features
Party / stereo pairingYesYes
Light effects—Yes
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