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Bose SoundLink Micro Portable Speaker ) (2nd Gen) vs JLab JBuds Party

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

Bose SoundLink Micro Portable Speaker ) (2nd Gen)
6.3Score
2 advantages≈ $80
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JLab JBuds Party
JLab · 2025JBuds Party
5.5Score
0 advantages≈ $75
4.6Battery5.0
6.7Build & features4.2

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

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx6+17%
  2. Dust protection (IP)6 vs 5+20%

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

JBuds Party has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Driver size—63.5 mm
Number of drivers—6
Output power—30 W
Speaker channelsMono—
Lowest frequency—60 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
StereoNo—
Battery & charging
Battery life12 h12 h
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Charging time3 h3 h
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.3
Bluetooth codecs—AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Smart & streaming
Spotify ConnectYes—
Companion appYesYes
Design & build
Weight—1,330 g
Width104 mm—
Height43 mm—
Depth104 mm—
Protection ratingIP67IP56
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx6
Dust protection (IP)65
Colours—Black, Mulberry, Navy
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
Party / stereo pairingYesYes
Light effects—Yes
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