I have the original mini and I use it as my computer speakers. Perfect for that application. Loud, bassy and easily fits under my monitor. I've had it for like 5 years and still going strong. Good buy.
I would agree with you. Because, with other speakers like the sound link, revolve, if you want true stereo sound, you have to pair two of them together wirelessly. That’s a bit of an inconvenience. This is a complete stereo on the other hand.
Definitely hall of fame, I have the mini 2 and the mini 2se. However I also have the older sl3 which I built a large battery for, from 23wh to 39wh, it lasts forever and sounds fantastic, much bigger speaker though
Actually, it produced stereo sound. That's as a mistake which you should address. The bose speaker actually has two speakers inside and the bass radiator in the middle.
I own a soundlink III and love it still. 8 years later and stil is my favourite one (I bought some UE and Jbl as well). I’m looking for this one as a little brother. Love the size, format and sound signature of Bose
I have sl111, mini 2 and mini 2se. If your battery starts to die on your sl111 you can buy 3x 3400 mah Panasonic 18650 batteries, open the battery case and solder the larger ones in. Cost me $11 per battery, 3 in series so $33 and went from 23wh to 39wh, the thing lasts forever now. The red light flashes for over 3 hours now though as it is set to a voltage and having a larger capacity there is still plenty of energy at that same voltage as it could not be calibrated for the larger capacity
@@theotherhouse5910 Congrats! That’s a very good price. I also think it’s great at low levels. It sounds really full. I have yet to find a speaker that aounds better and feels as premium as this.
i just upgraded from mini i to mini ii se, bu i feel the sound not good as the mini i dont know why. buy ear still prefer mini i, the bass on mini i better than the mini ii se I'm just realized that I'm getting downgrade from mini i to mini ii se now. i wish i not sell yet my mini i:(
Just ordered one from Bose on Cyber Monday for $100. Excellent deal! 👍🏼
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Even tho the Bose Flex I bought a month ago sounds way better and has more features I still often use the Mini 2 because of this great small form factor
@@BHUT-JOLOKIA this little unit thumps like crazy! But, where this thing shines for me though, is at night, in low light, at low volume, when our ears are super-receptive! Drum n bass and music with 'low ends' just sound humongous! You will enjoy this product. Also, it'll sound better on certain surfaces that resonate the frequencies. Mine is on top of my drumkit case at the other side of the room. It sounds nuts!
I remember I won a Google home mini at work and gave it away because it wouldn't let me use it without linking an account for google home. Recently found a used mini ii for $5 thrifting, and as soon as I charged it up, it worked flawlessly an immediately. The freedom to use a device without personal information being needed is so great. Great find.
Hi. Actually, even though you say, there is no ““ stereo separation, it is technically a stereo speaker. It’s just the left and right channels are of necessity close together. Also, I don’t notice any issues with the base response that you pointed out. I think they might’ve installed a firmware update since you reviewed this. Because mine doesn’t have those issues you described, and a lot of things could determine that like what kind of music you were listening to with the time. But I think most of what you said is true. I’m not looking for a lot of smart features and a portable Bluetooth speaker. I just want versatility, good quality sound, and above all else, excellent, build quality, and I think this fits the bill, even over the sound link, micro that I have. The bottom silicone rubber came off of those, and it’s inconvenient to have to pair two of those together. But I like this because I can have stereo sound in one portable unit.
Have a first gen mini, just started using it as my nightstand go to sleep music. So much better than the radio. Use it with an I Pod Touch or I Phone, either way it's perfect.
According to what I have read, both should have the same size battery. But 1 uses a battery plug which makes battery replacement much easier, while 2 is soldered on. The only things that make the battery last longer on the bose soundLink 2 are that you have less bass and that the bass turns down faster when you turn the volume up and that you can no longer play as loud. you get a speaker with a poorer sound with less bass and a weaker amplifier only to play approx. 3 hours longer. bose SoundLink 2 has too little bass and too much treble. It has (loadnes) that make the bass turn down when you get closer to 50% volume
@@chucklemub no. There is no need to run a splitter. But it is a true stereo by default. It’s just that the speakers are so close together that you don’t realize it.
This was a really good review - concise and answered a lot of questions. I also like the narrative's measured tone and the product shots were good looking but also informative - the only thing that was missing was a banana for scale :)
I got mine luxe silver on Amazon. If anything, I think it sounds even better than the original, which I had before I gave it to my church elders wife. But it’s also worth noting that your assessment of stereo separation isn’t entirely accurate. It actually does have left and right stereo. It’s just that you have to hold the speaker close to you to notice it. But it is there. As for Bluetooth fuzz, I really don’t notice anything. They must’ve released a software update to fix that. But other than that, I’d say that you’re absolutely right on most counts. However, if you want, smart features, one could always connect an Amazon echo input.
I've been trying to find that info as well. The only place I can find that lists speaker output power is an Amazon listing. It says 5W maximum but then it also lists wattage at 50W.
I have two SoundLink Revolve+ speakers. When I plug the Revolve+ into my Apple Mac Mini, the Revolve+ shows up in the computer’s audio settings, meaning that the Revolve is able to work as a computer speaker when connected to USB. Does anybody know if the SoundLink Mini II can work as computer speakers when connected via USB? I know I can just connect the speakers via Bluetooth, but I rather have it hardwired.
Do you know the size of the SE battery, 3400 mAH? For convenience & expediency I ordered the refurb black & copper from Amazon & because returning would be seem less. I don’t know what Amazon did to procure refurb & a Limited Edition label. Hope to be at least SE functioning. Thanks Cher
i just upgraded from mini i to mini ii se, bu i feel the sound not good as the mini i dont know why. buy ear still prefer mini i, the bass on mini i better than the mini ii se I'm just realized that I'm getting downgrade from mini i to mini ii se now. i wish i not sell yet my mini i:(
Hello. I would much rather have bought JBL xtreme 3. You get bigger sound, more bass and good battery life for a cheaper price. The JBL charger is also good. Harman kardon onyx studio 7 is a good speaker with good sound
i just upgraded from mini i to mini ii se, bu i feel the sound not good as the mini i dont know why. buy ear still prefer mini i, the bass on mini i better than the mini ii se I'm just realized that I'm getting downgrade from mini i to mini ii se now. i wish i not sell yet my mini i:(
I bought a new one, mini ii se, wasn't impressed at all, bass was absent, even updated the firmware from bose website, still no improvement. Sounds like a 1992 civic base model speaker. Waste of $180. Got a JBL charge 5 the next day at best buy, that thing slaps hard with bass, sounds like a mini gangbanger soundsystem on the go.
I have found the bass to be “too” prominent in this devise. It tends to overwhelm the other frequency spectrums resulting in a loss of appropriate balance in the listening experience. An EQ adjustment feature would be most welcome…
Still worth buying now in 2023, with a excellent sound quality and with a outstanding build quality. And I would 100% buy another one.
All modern speakers feel plastic and cheap, this Bose sound link mini really feels premium: Quality and sound.
The soundlink mini, mini II, SE was and is still a legend.
I have the original mini and I use it as my computer speakers. Perfect for that application. Loud, bassy and easily fits under my monitor. I've had it for like 5 years and still going strong. Good buy.
Mine is almost 10 years old I think and just now having Bluetooth connectivity issues 😂
Unfortunately not available in 2023 anymore :-(((
This speaker is in the Hall of Fame.
Yup, and in my opinion, the best Bluetooth speaker Bose has made.
I would agree with you. Because, with other speakers like the sound link, revolve, if you want true stereo sound, you have to pair two of them together wirelessly. That’s a bit of an inconvenience. This is a complete stereo on the other hand.
Definitely hall of fame, I have the mini 2 and the mini 2se.
However I also have the older sl3 which I built a large battery for, from 23wh to 39wh, it lasts forever and sounds fantastic, much bigger speaker though
@@stangrant1469 is the SE better than the mini 2 non se?
@@thirdy4threetv it's exactly the same quality, the only difference is longer battery life and type-C connection for charging
One of my favs of all time. definitely worth it for the sound. Forget all the gimmicks. The sound is amazing
Actually, it produced stereo sound. That's as a mistake which you should address. The bose speaker actually has two speakers inside and the bass radiator in the middle.
Just bought one in a yard sale for 35 bucks still in the box :) sounds great
I own a soundlink III and love it still. 8 years later and stil is my favourite one (I bought some UE and Jbl as well). I’m looking for this one as a little brother. Love the size, format and sound signature of Bose
I have sl111, mini 2 and mini 2se.
If your battery starts to die on your sl111 you can buy 3x 3400 mah Panasonic 18650 batteries, open the battery case and solder the larger ones in.
Cost me $11 per battery, 3 in series so $33 and went from 23wh to 39wh, the thing lasts forever now.
The red light flashes for over 3 hours now though as it is set to a voltage and having a larger capacity there is still plenty of energy at that same voltage as it could not be calibrated for the larger capacity
I bought my Soundlink Mini in 2013 and I still use it daily!!
Just found one for $5 @ a pawn store two weeks ago.....sounds great at low listening level bedroom or quiet areas...
@@theotherhouse5910 Congrats! That’s a very good price. I also think it’s great at low levels. It sounds really full. I have yet to find a speaker that aounds better and feels as premium as this.
I have the first one and it's still going strong.
i still have mine the first gen soundlink mini from which i bought in 2015 and still working.🎉
Just love this speaker. It sounds amazing with the three speakers. I have yet to hear a better sound
i just upgraded from mini i to mini ii se, bu i feel the sound not good as the mini i dont know why. buy ear still prefer mini i, the bass on mini i better than the mini ii se I'm just realized that I'm getting downgrade from mini i to mini ii se now. i wish i not sell yet my mini i:(
Just ordered one from Bose on Cyber Monday for $100. Excellent deal! 👍🏼
Even tho the Bose Flex I bought a month ago sounds way better and has more features I still often use the Mini 2 because of this great small form factor
I actually ordered one from Costco earlier today! Lots of good reviews on this unit.
How much is selling there?
@@adriankt £159 UK
@@adriankt very happy with it!
I bought the SE model from Costco today for $99US. Surprisingly good price.
@@BHUT-JOLOKIA this little unit thumps like crazy! But, where this thing shines for me though, is at night, in low light, at low volume, when our ears are super-receptive!
Drum n bass and music with 'low ends' just sound humongous!
You will enjoy this product.
Also, it'll sound better on certain surfaces that resonate the frequencies. Mine is on top of my drumkit case at the other side of the room.
It sounds nuts!
I remember I won a Google home mini at work and gave it away because it wouldn't let me use it without linking an account for google home.
Recently found a used mini ii for $5 thrifting, and as soon as I charged it up, it worked flawlessly an immediately.
The freedom to use a device without personal information being needed is so great. Great find.
Hi. Actually, even though you say, there is no ““ stereo separation, it is technically a stereo speaker. It’s just the left and right channels are of necessity close together. Also, I don’t notice any issues with the base response that you pointed out. I think they might’ve installed a firmware update since you reviewed this. Because mine doesn’t have those issues you described, and a lot of things could determine that like what kind of music you were listening to with the time. But I think most of what you said is true. I’m not looking for a lot of smart features and a portable Bluetooth speaker. I just want versatility, good quality sound, and above all else, excellent, build quality, and I think this fits the bill, even over the sound link, micro that I have. The bottom silicone rubber came off of those, and it’s inconvenient to have to pair two of those together. But I like this because I can have stereo sound in one portable unit.
Had mime for about 6 years, still is the best speaker I have ever used.
Have a first gen mini, just started using it as my nightstand go to sleep music. So much better than the radio. Use it with an I Pod Touch or I Phone, either way it's perfect.
Just bought it, listening to this vid on the speaker, sounds and build quality is amazing considering its price.
Hands down the best Bluetooth speaker I ever did own.
According to what I have read, both should have the same size battery. But 1 uses a battery plug which makes battery replacement much easier, while 2 is soldered on. The only things that make the battery last longer on the bose soundLink 2 are that you have less bass and that the bass turns down faster when you turn the volume up and that you can no longer play as loud.
you get a speaker with a poorer sound with less bass and a weaker amplifier only to play approx. 3 hours longer.
bose SoundLink 2 has too little bass and too much treble. It has (loadnes) that make the bass turn down when you get closer to 50% volume
The bass has a limiter that sounds like a brick wall in some bass-heavy songs. But generally, it sounds good.
Is the mini 2 better than the flex?? Can someone help which one I should buy? And how do I know if it Mini 2 SE or not? Thxx
Just picked up Soundlink mini 2 SE at Costco today for $99.97!! 🙌🏼
Me too!!! 👍👍
Same here. It’s a great deal!
Damn you got the deal of a lifetime
bruh, why does it costs 298$ in the Philippines..
Why is it on amazon selling at $174 currently ?
And what price at Costco currently any idea
Unbeatable Bluetooth speaker
I have the silver and black i connected both using 3.5mm jack and the result is awesome
I didn’t know you could pair two of them together using wired mode. But how did you do it? Because you have to start with a source.
@@ryanmiller3020 I assume a split aux cable? Not sure
@@chucklemub no. There is no need to run a splitter. But it is a true stereo by default. It’s just that the speakers are so close together that you don’t realize it.
To really notice the stereo, separation, you have to have it close to you.
This was a really good review - concise and answered a lot of questions. I also like the narrative's measured tone and the product shots were good looking but also informative - the only thing that was missing was a banana for scale :)
I got mine luxe silver on Amazon. If anything, I think it sounds even better than the original, which I had before I gave it to my church elders wife. But it’s also worth noting that your assessment of stereo separation isn’t entirely accurate. It actually does have left and right stereo. It’s just that you have to hold the speaker close to you to notice it. But it is there. As for Bluetooth fuzz, I really don’t notice anything. They must’ve released a software update to fix that. But other than that, I’d say that you’re absolutely right on most counts. However, if you want, smart features, one could always connect an Amazon echo input.
New to the channel. Awesome review. Btw, can you make commit to the Pineapple Express 2 release? Thanks man.
I bought one of these last month and its amazing
Can't fault it gives full sound for my films. I can also use in the car with my phone map for directions whilst driving.
definitely should to the comparison with the New Beats Pill
Great video man! But would you happen to know how many watts the drivers are pushing out? Can't seem to find that info anywhere haha
I've been trying to find that info as well. The only place I can find that lists speaker output power is an Amazon listing. It says 5W maximum but then it also lists wattage at 50W.
Does the battery from this version 2 work as a replacement in the original version 1
There's a INPUT option ?
I have two SoundLink Revolve+ speakers. When I plug the Revolve+ into my Apple Mac Mini, the Revolve+ shows up in the computer’s audio settings, meaning that the Revolve is able to work as a computer speaker when connected to USB. Does anybody know if the SoundLink Mini II can work as computer speakers when connected via USB?
I know I can just connect the speakers via Bluetooth, but I rather have it hardwired.
Hi, great review thanks. does it support Apple Airplay?
isnt airplay for displays? I have one it might have it, how do you do it? ill check it out for you
The form factor can't be beat.
Does this have a cable that can be connected to a desktop? Or does this only work via Bluetooth?
Yes you can! It had a mini-jack next to the charging port.
mini 2 SE or soundlink flex ? which is better for clean vocals ? amd longetivity ?
minu 2
The sound of this little speaker is better than JBL Charge 5
Yes, this bluetooth speaker has sounds great.
Do you know the size of the SE battery, 3400 mAH?
For convenience & expediency I ordered the refurb black & copper from Amazon & because returning would be seem less.
I don’t know what Amazon did to procure refurb & a Limited Edition label.
Hope to be at least SE functioning.
Thanks
Cher
I love this speaker. It has done me well xo
this speaker is so bass heavy but i like it
i just upgraded from mini i to mini ii se, bu i feel the sound not good as the mini i dont know why. buy ear still prefer mini i, the bass on mini i better than the mini ii se I'm just realized that I'm getting downgrade from mini i to mini ii se now. i wish i not sell yet my mini i:(
Any deals out there? Ours went to “Bose Heaven”, after our RV caught fire & melted. ☹
speaker is goated with the bass
0:29 - I see what you did there!
how watte?
is it waterproof???
Wow u didn't watch the video😂😂no it's not
Hello. I would much rather have bought
JBL xtreme 3.
You get bigger sound, more bass and good battery life for a cheaper price.
The JBL charger is also good.
Harman kardon onyx studio 7 is a good speaker with good sound
Does it power off after a bit of no sound playing?
yeah
you can close that function
Thanks!
i just upgraded from mini i to mini ii se, bu i feel the sound not good as the mini i dont know why. buy ear still prefer mini i, the bass on mini i better than the mini ii se I'm just realized that I'm getting downgrade from mini i to mini ii se now. i wish i not sell yet my mini i:(
I bought a new one, mini ii se, wasn't impressed at all, bass was absent, even updated the firmware from bose website, still no improvement. Sounds like a 1992 civic base model speaker. Waste of $180. Got a JBL charge 5 the next day at best buy, that thing slaps hard with bass, sounds like a mini gangbanger soundsystem on the go.
Good toned speakers always have some weight dude. Weight of magnet.
I’m going to cause terror in the hiking trails
How much it cost now???
15,990 nga satin eh, pero yung sa iba bansa 5k lng
Nasa australia ako,., Nakabili ako brand new mga 7K pesos lang
Seth Rogans brother doing the commentary?
Would you buy me a Bose soundlink mini
I have found the bass to be “too” prominent in this devise. It tends to overwhelm the other frequency spectrums resulting in a loss of appropriate balance in the listening experience. An EQ adjustment feature would be most welcome…
Can I link two together
No :/
Yes. If you have a Higher End Samsung phone. I do it with all my Bose speakers.!
@@IAmKAZMO ahh that dual audio feature- I totally forgot this!
Um this is a stereo speaker...
Watching this video reminds me of my youth reading the Melody Maker or NME. Full of pompous verbosity.
Where is mic
Not available in India. I hope Bose launches it in India.