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Bose SoundLink Micro Portable Speaker ) (2nd Gen) vs Soundcore Select 3

What SoundLink Micro Portable Speaker ) (2nd Gen) does better (1) and where Select 3 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Bose SoundLink Micro Portable Speaker ) (2nd Gen)
6.6Score
1 advantage≈ $80
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Soundcore Select 3
Soundcore · 2025Select 3
5.7Score
1 advantage≈ $110
4.7Battery4.3
6.7Build & features6.7

Why is SoundLink Micro Portable Speaker ) (2nd Gen) better than Select 3?

  1. Bluetooth version5.4 vs 5+8%

Why is Select 3 better than SoundLink Micro Portable Speaker ) (2nd Gen)?

  1. StereoNo · SoundLink Micro Portable Speaker ) (2nd Gen): Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Output power—8 W
Speaker channelsMono2.0
Channel count—2
StereoNoYes
Battery & charging
Battery life12 h12 h
Battery capacity—2,400 mAh
Charging time3 h—
Mains powered—No
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45
Bluetooth codecs—SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Wi-Fi—Yes
Spotify ConnectYes—
Companion appYesYes
Design & build
Width104 mm—
Height43 mm—
Depth104 mm—
Protection ratingIP67IP67
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Dust protection (IP)66
Floats—Yes
Colours—Black
Features
Party / stereo pairingYes—
Light effects—Yes
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