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  3. SoundLink Micro Portable Speaker ) (2nd Gen) vs Classic Aura

Bose SoundLink Micro Portable Speaker ) (2nd Gen) vs PURE Classic Aura

What SoundLink Micro Portable Speaker ) (2nd Gen) does better (1) and where Classic Aura wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Bose SoundLink Micro Portable Speaker ) (2nd Gen)
Bose · 2025SoundLink Micro Portable Speaker ) (2nd Gen)
6.6Score
1 advantage≈ $80
vs
PURE Classic Aura
PURE · 2025Classic Aura
6.6Score
2 advantages≈ $75
Higher score
4.7Battery9.6
6.7Build & features2.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

SoundLink Micro Portable Speaker ) (2nd Gen)Classic Aura
104 × 43104252 × 150106
SoundLink Micro Portable Speaker ) (2nd Gen)Classic AuraDifference
Height43 mm150 mm−107 mm
Width104 mm252 mm−148 mm
Depth104 mm106 mm−2 mm

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

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

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx23.5×

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

  1. Battery life12 h vs 30 h2.5×
  2. StereoNo · SoundLink Micro Portable Speaker ) (2nd Gen): Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Bose SoundLink Micro Portable Speaker ) (2nd Gen)Bose SoundLink Micro Portable Speaker ) (2nd Gen)≈ $806.6
PURE Classic AuraPURE Classic Aura≈ $756.6
Sound
Speaker channelsMono2.0
Channel count—2
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
StereoNoYes
Battery & charging
Battery life12 h30 h
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Charging time3 h—
Mains powered—No
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.3
Bluetooth codecs—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 appYes—
Design & build
Weight—1,960 g
Width104 mm252 mm
Height43 mm150 mm
Depth104 mm106 mm
Protection ratingIP67IPX2
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx2
Dust protection (IP)6—
Features
Party / stereo pairingYes—
Light effects—Yes

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