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Series

Lifestyle Collection4Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-lifestyle-collectionRead 15 October 2026The press release names the Bose Lifestyle Collection.

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Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

443508, 894001-1100, 894001-12002Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/6d84b6a079392696/original/899873_OG_LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS_en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Regulatory page lists Model number 443508. The retail SKUs 894001-1100 and 894001-1200 come from the World Wide Stereo listings.10Retailer pageworldwidestereo.com/products/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker-each-blackRead 15 October 2026US listing for Black gives Model 894001-1100.

G99E5, GA10554-US, GA10556-US, GA09978-US, GA10555-US7Maker product pagesupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/7055908Read 21 October 2026Speakers and displays safety and regulatory guide, Google Home Speaker: US, Canadian, EU and Japanese statements give model number G99E5. The retailer SKUs are GA10554-US Hazel, GA10556-US Berry, GA09978-US Porcelain and GA10555-US Jade. Other regions use other suffixes, such as GA10554-AU.11Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/google-home-speaker-smart-speaker-with-gemini-for-home-voice-assistant-and-360-degree-sound-berry/J39TC8JG74Read 21 October 2026Best Buy US lists Berry as model GA10556-US, SKU 6642296. Best Buy Canada lists Hazel as G99E5.12Retailer pageabt.com/Google-Home-Smart-Speaker-with-Gemini-in-Hazel-GA10554US/p/249094.htmlRead 21 October 2026Abt lists Hazel as GA10554-US. GA09978-US (Porcelain) and GA10555-US (Jade) come from retailer listings in search results (SHI, ADI Global) that block normal fetches. The numbers follow the same sequence as the confirmed Hazel and Berry numbers.

GTIN / EAN

017817858243, 01781785826710Retailer pageworldwidestereo.com/products/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker-each-blackRead 15 October 2026US listing for Black gives UPC 017817858243. The White listing at https://www.worldwidestereo.com/products/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker-each-white gives Model 894001-1200 and UPC 017817858267. A Driftwood Sand retail number is not confirmed, so it is left out.

840353926257, 84035392619612Retailer pageabt.com/Google-Home-Smart-Speaker-with-Gemini-in-Hazel-GA10554US/p/249094.htmlRead 21 October 2026Abt lists UPC 840353926257 for Hazel GA10554-US. The Porcelain UPC 840353926196 comes from an SHI listing for GA09978-US seen in search results. SHI blocks normal fetches.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

5 May 20264Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-lifestyle-collectionRead 15 October 2026Press release dated May 5, 2026.

1 October 20255Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/new-nest-cams-home-speaker-walmartRead 21 October 2026Google blog, 1 October 2025: introducing the new Google Home Speaker, to launch in spring 2026 for $99.99. 9to5Google says it was teased earlier at the August 2025 Made by Google event. The blog post is stored as the announcement.

Status

Available1Maker product pagebose.com/p/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker/LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 15 October 2026Add to Cart is active on the US page.

Available3Maker product pagestore.google.com/product/google_home_speakerRead 21 October 2026The Google Store US page lists the speaker at $99.99 with a buy option in October 2026.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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Google Nest Audio15Reviewsoundguys.com/google-home-speaker-review-158755Read 21 October 2026Review: the Google Home Speaker is the successor to the Nest Audio, which Google recently ended. Engadget says it replaces the Nest Audio, and RTINGS calls it the spiritual successor.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$2994Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-lifestyle-collectionRead 15 October 2026US launch MSRP 299 USD for Black or White Smoke, excluding tax. The limited-edition Driftwood Sand finish was 349 USD. The Bose US page on 2026-10-15 lists 349 USD for Black, so the price has changed since launch.

$99.993Maker product pagestore.google.com/product/google_home_speakerRead 21 October 2026The page lists $99.99. This matches the launch price in the Google blog post of 17 June 2026. US prices exclude sales tax.4Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/google-home-speaker-gemini-featuresRead 21 October 2026$99.99 in the US.11Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/google-home-speaker-smart-speaker-with-gemini-for-home-voice-assistant-and-360-degree-sound-berry/J39TC8JG74Read 21 October 2026Best Buy lists $99.99, the same as the maker price.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€349.955Press releasebose.de/pressroom/bose-lifestyle-collectionRead 15 October 2026German launch price 349.95 EUR for Black or White Smoke, as published, including VAT. Driftwood Sand was 369 EUR.

€119.999Maker product pagestore.google.com/fr/product/google_home_speakerRead 21 October 2026Google Store France lists 119,99 EUR. The stores in Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Belgium and Austria list the same price. Germany is not among the launch countries, so no German maker price exists. The price includes VAT. IT Daily reports 119.99 EUR including VAT at launch.13Reviewitdaily.com/reviews/workplace/google-home-speaker-reviewRead 21 October 2026The review names 119.99 euros including VAT.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, GB, DE4Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-lifestyle-collectionRead 15 October 2026Preorders opened on Bose.com, Bose.co.uk and Bose.de.

US, CA, GB, IE, FR, ES, IT, NL, DK, NO, SE, FI, BE, CH, AT, JP, AU, NZ10Press article9to5google.com/2026/06/17/google-home-speaker-launchRead 21 October 2026Pre-orders from 17 June 2026 in 18 countries: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, Japan, Australia and New Zealand.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, White Smoke, Driftwood Sand1Maker product pagebose.com/p/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker/LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 15 October 2026

Hazel, Porcelain, Jade, Berry1Maker spec sheet (PDF)services.google.com/fh/files/helpcenter/google_home_speaker_tech_specs_q2_26.pdfRead 21 October 2026Hazel, Porcelain, Jade and Berry. The sheet says color availability varies by region and channel. The Google Store and press say Jade and Berry are sold only on the US Google Store.2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlehome/answer/7072284Read 21 October 2026Hazel, Porcelain, Berry (US only), Jade (US only).4Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/google-home-speaker-gemini-featuresRead 21 October 2026Hazel, Porcelain, Jade (US exclusive) and Berry (US exclusive).10Press article9to5google.com/2026/06/17/google-home-speaker-launchRead 21 October 2026Porcelain and Hazel worldwide. Jade and Berry only on the US Google Store.

Speaker typeiHome covers speakers made to stay in one place, including smart speakers. A speaker with Wi-Fi or a voice assistant can be of any type.

Home1Maker product pagebose.com/p/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker/LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 15 October 2026Home audio speaker that plugs into mains power. Bose lists it under Home Audio Speakers.

Home2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlehome/answer/7072284Read 21 October 2026The speaker has no battery and must be plugged into a wall outlet. It is sold as a smart speaker for the home, so it is a home speaker.

Audio

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Audio channelsiSound channels reproduced by one speaker. Pairing two speakers for stereo is separate.

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Mono14Measurementrtings.com/speaker/reviews/google/home-speakerRead 21 October 2026RTINGS review of 27 August 2026 lists as a con that the speaker downmixes stereo content to mono. It has one driver.

Audio driversiPowered audio transducers in one speaker. Passive radiators are counted separately. Circular diameter and rectangular width and height have separate columns. Per-driver power must state continuous or RMS basis and battery or mains operation in the source note.

ABose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker

Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)
Mid/bass driver	1	76
Tweeter	1	25
Up-firing mid/high driver	1	38

Source6Reviewwhathifi.com/speakers/wireless-speakers/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speakerRead 15 October 2026Review lists a 25 mm tweeter, a 7.6 cm mid/bass driver and a 3.8 cm up-firing driver. TechRadar gives 76 mm and 38 mm, and Tom's Guide gives 3 in, 1 in and 1.5 in. Bose publishes no driver sizes and no per-driver power.7Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker-reviewRead 15 October 2026Features section: a forward-facing 76 mm mid/bass driver below a 25 mm tweeter, plus a 38 mm mid/high driver angled up through the top.

BGoogle Home Speaker (2026)

Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)
Omni-directional full-range driver	1	58

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)services.google.com/fh/files/helpcenter/google_home_speaker_tech_specs_q2_26.pdfRead 21 October 2026Driver: omni-directional sound with 58 mm full-range driver. Driver power is not published.15Reviewsoundguys.com/google-home-speaker-review-158755Read 21 October 2026Review: a single 58 mm full-range driver with no dedicated tweeter.

Passive radiatorsiPassive, unpowered bass radiators. Excludes powered drivers.

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Rated audio poweriMaker-published total rated continuous audio output. Battery power is used for portable speakers when mains and battery ratings differ. Peak marketing power is separate.

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Rated audio power on mainsiTotal rated continuous audio output with external power. Store a separate battery rating when the maker publishes both.

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Audio output power (unspecified rating)iMaker- or reviewer-published audio output power whose continuous or peak rating basis is not stated. This is separate from rated continuous output and explicitly published peak output.

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Peak audio poweriExplicitly published peak audio output. Never substitute for rated continuous output.

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Frequency response lower limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

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Frequency response upper limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

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Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)

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Adjustable equalizeriUser-adjustable frequency bands. Selecting fixed sound presets alone does not qualify.

Yes2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/6d84b6a079392696/original/899873_OG_LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS_en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Guide: bass, treble, center channel and height channel are adjusted in the Bose app. The guide does not give a band count.

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Equalizer bandsiNumber of user-adjustable frequency bands. Do not count sound presets.

39Reviewengadget.com/2173477/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review describes a three-band EQ in the Bose app, plus a separate level for the up-firing driver. Tom's Guide also describes a 3-band EQ (treble, mid, bass) and a fourth control for height. The maker guide names bass, treble, center channel and height channel.11Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review describes a 3-band EQ (treble, mid, bass) plus a fourth control for height. Engadget also describes a three-band EQ in the Bose app.

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Automatic sound adjustmentiAdjusts audio to placement or playback conditions. Keep the named feature and conditions in the source note.

No11Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review says the speaker does not support Bose's CustomTune room tuning. TechRadar also says there is no automatic room calibration. Bose describes TrueSpatial as content processing that adds height. What Hi-Fi describes TrueSpatial as analysing room dimensions, which these sources and Bose do not support.

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Sound modesiNamed playback modes. Battery extension modes are also qualified in battery source notes.

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Wireless stereo pairingiTwo compatible speakers can play separate left and right channels.

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker/LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 15 October 2026FAQ: two Lifestyle Ultra Speakers can be configured as a stereo pair in the Bose app.

Yes6Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlehome/answer/7559493Read 21 October 2026Pair Google smart speakers for stereo sound lists Google Home Speaker (2026). Both speakers must be the same model and in the same room. A stereo pair also works as audio for a Google TV Streamer.15Reviewsoundguys.com/google-home-speaker-review-158755Read 21 October 2026Review: two units can pair with the Google TV Streamer only for stereo home theater audio, which Google says is software only. Google's support page lists stereo pairing of two Google Home Speakers for music.

Speaker link protocolsiNamed systems for linking compatible speakers, such as PartyBoost, Auracast or Party Connect. Linking support does not establish compatibility across all models.

Apple AirPlay 2 multiroom, Google Cast multiroom1Maker product pagebose.com/p/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker/LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 15 October 2026FAQ: Lifestyle Collection products group for multiroom using Apple AirPlay or Google Cast. Other brands' compatible speakers can join those groups. No maximum group size is published.

Google Home speaker groups3Maker product pagestore.google.com/product/google_home_speakerRead 21 October 2026Speaker groups feature: group the speaker with other Nest speakers, Nest displays and Google Cast-enabled devices to play music through the home. No maximum group size is published.

Max linked speakersiPublished maximum in a speaker group. A stereo pair is recorded separately. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

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Max Bluetooth group speakersiPublished maximum speakers in one Bluetooth playback group, including the first speaker. Source notes name the compatible models or families, linking system and firmware requirements. Wi-Fi groups and concurrent Bluetooth source devices are excluded. A stereo pair alone does not establish the maximum when other Bluetooth linking systems are supported. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

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Bluetooth audio playbackiPlays audio streamed over Bluetooth from a phone or other source. Bluetooth used only for setup or app control does not count.

Yes6Reviewwhathifi.com/speakers/wireless-speakers/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speakerRead 15 October 20267Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker-reviewRead 15 October 2026

Yes14Measurementrtings.com/speaker/reviews/google/home-speakerRead 21 October 2026Public header lists Bluetooth: Yes. SoundGuys confirms Bluetooth 5.4 with SBC for audio.15Reviewsoundguys.com/google-home-speaker-review-158755Read 21 October 2026Review: Bluetooth 5.4 limited to the SBC codec.

Bluetooth versioniVersion of the Bluetooth radio. Some Wi-Fi speakers use Bluetooth only for setup. See Bluetooth audio playback.

5.33Maker product pagebose.de/p/speakers/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker/LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 15 October 2026Bluetooth-Version 5.3. The page also lists Bluetooth Low Energy as a wireless connection, which is not LE Audio.

5.41Maker spec sheet (PDF)services.google.com/fh/files/helpcenter/google_home_speaker_tech_specs_q2_26.pdfRead 21 October 2026Smart home connectivity: Bluetooth 5.4.7Maker product pagesupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/7055908Read 21 October 2026The EU radio table lists Bluetooth at 2400 to 2483.5 MHz, which fits the sheet.

Bluetooth codecsiExplicitly supported receive codecs. Bluetooth version alone does not establish codecs.

SBC, AAC6Reviewwhathifi.com/speakers/wireless-speakers/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speakerRead 15 October 2026Review says Bluetooth 5.3 supports the AAC and SBC codecs. It found no aptX or LDAC. TechRadar and HeadphoneCheck also list SBC and AAC only.7Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker-reviewRead 15 October 2026Features section: Bluetooth 5.3 supports only the SBC and AAC codecs.

SBC15Reviewsoundguys.com/google-home-speaker-review-158755Read 21 October 2026Review: Bluetooth 5.4 limited to SBC.

Bluetooth profiles

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Bluetooth LE AudioiExplicit LE Audio support. Bluetooth LE for app control alone does not qualify.

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AuracastiExplicit Auracast support. Sending, receiving and speaker-group roles belong in source notes.

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth source connections. Pairing memory and speaker-to-speaker linking do not qualify.

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Multipoint source devicesiMaximum concurrently connected Bluetooth source devices, not remembered pairings.

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Bluetooth range (claimed)iMaker-claimed Bluetooth range to the source device. Test conditions belong in the source note.

9m2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/6d84b6a079392696/original/899873_OG_LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS_en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Reconnect section states the Bluetooth device must be within 30 ft (9 m). This is the only range figure the maker publishes.

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Wi-FiiBuilt-in Wi-Fi, for audio streaming, setup or control.

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker/LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 15 October 2026Page lists Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. The maker publishes no Wi-Fi standard. The stored standard comes from the Tom's Guide spec box.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)services.google.com/fh/files/helpcenter/google_home_speaker_tech_specs_q2_26.pdfRead 21 October 2026Smart home connectivity: Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz).7Maker product pagesupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/7055908Read 21 October 2026The EU radio table lists Wi-Fi at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.14Measurementrtings.com/speaker/reviews/google/home-speakerRead 21 October 2026Public header lists Wi-Fi: Yes.

Wi-Fi standardsiOne 802.11 name per item, such as 802.11ax. A Wi-Fi generation is written as its standard, so Wi-Fi 5 is 802.11ac and Wi-Fi 6 is 802.11ax. Older standards are listed only when a source names them.

802.11ax11Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec box lists Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, 3.5mm, which is stored as 802.11ax. Bose publishes no Wi-Fi standard. The owner's guide regulatory text lists operation in the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 5945 to 6425 MHz bands, so the radio also covers 6 GHz. Earlier standards such as 802.11n and 802.11ac are not stated by any source and are left out.

802.11ax1Maker spec sheet (PDF)services.google.com/fh/files/helpcenter/google_home_speaker_tech_specs_q2_26.pdfRead 21 October 2026Only 802.11ax is named. Older standards are not listed because no maker source names them.

Network audio protocolsiNamed systems that stream audio to the speaker over the home network. AirPlay is written as AirPlay 2. Chromecast built-in is written as Google Cast. Other names follow the maker, such as Spotify Connect.

AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect1Maker product pagebose.com/p/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker/LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 15 October 2026FAQ names Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, Spotify Connect and Amazon Alexa as the Wi-Fi playback options. The owner's guide states AirPlay 2.

Google Cast3Maker product pagestore.google.com/product/google_home_speakerRead 21 October 2026Speaker groups: the speaker can be grouped with other Nest speakers, Nest displays and Google Cast-enabled devices. The page does not use the words Chromecast built-in.

USB audio inputiPlayback from a connected computer or phone through USB. Charging, service ports and USB flash-drive playback do not qualify.

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No15Reviewsoundguys.com/google-home-speaker-review-158755Read 21 October 2026Review: no aux input or wired connections of any sort. The USB-C connection handles power only and there is no USB audio.

USB drive playbackiPlayback of audio files on a connected USB storage device.

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USB audio file formats

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PortsiPhysical speaker connectors. Record charging, audio input, power output and service roles separately. A shared microphone and guitar jack is one port. A combo jack that takes XLR and 6.35 mm plugs is 6.35 mm audio, and the role names XLR. Optical is a TOSLINK digital audio socket.

ABose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker

Connector	Count	Role
AC power	1	Mains power input
3.5 mm audio	1	AUX audio input

Source2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/6d84b6a079392696/original/899873_OG_LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS_en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Guide describes a power port with a power cord and an AUX port on the back for a 3.5 mm cable. TechRadar and HeadphoneCheck confirm these are the only two rear connectors. TechRadar's spec table lists a USB-C charger port, which the maker guide does not support.7Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker-reviewRead 15 October 2026Features section: the 3.5 mm analog input is the only physical connectivity besides power.

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Controls and software

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SpeakerphoneiBuilt-in microphone and call support, through a connected phone or a voice assistant's calling. A microphone used only for voice commands does not count. Microphone inputs for karaoke are separate.

No8Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker-review-better-than-sonos-157251Read 15 October 2026Review says phone calls are not supported and the microphones serve Alexa only.

Yes14Measurementrtings.com/speaker/reviews/google/home-speakerRead 21 October 2026Public header lists Speakerphone: Yes. Detailed test results are members only.

Voice assistantsiVoice assistants explicitly usable through the speaker, such as Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri or Sonos Voice Control. State whether a connected phone is required.

Amazon Alexa, Alexa+1Maker product pagebose.com/p/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker/LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 15 October 2026FAQ: supports Amazon Alexa and is ready for Alexa+ in the US. Alexa runs on the built-in microphones after setup in the Bose app. No phone is needed during use. Google Assistant works only from a separate Google Assistant device on the network, so it is not listed.

Gemini for Home1Maker spec sheet (PDF)services.google.com/fh/files/helpcenter/google_home_speaker_tech_specs_q2_26.pdfRead 21 October 2026Technology: Gemini for Home and Voice Match. Needs the Google Home app, Wi-Fi and an internet connection. Features vary by country and language.16Reviewengadget.com/2200116/google-home-speaker-reviewRead 21 October 2026Review: the first Google speaker made for the Gemini for Home voice assistant.

Controls

Play/pause, skip forward and skip backward by tap, Volume up and down buttons, Touch volume ring, Bluetooth pairing button, Action button for Alexa, Microphone off button2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/6d84b6a079392696/original/899873_OG_LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS_en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Speaker controls page and media playback table: tap to play or pause, double-tap to skip forward, triple-tap to skip backward. Volume up, volume down and a volume ring, a Bluetooth button, an Action button for Alexa and a Microphone off button.

Capacitive touch controls on top with three touch areas: right side raises the volume, left side lowers it, middle plays and pauses, Two-stage microphone mute switch on the bottom1Maker spec sheet (PDF)services.google.com/fh/files/helpcenter/google_home_speaker_tech_specs_q2_26.pdfRead 21 October 2026Sensors: capacitive touch controls (3 touch areas). Microphones: 2-stage mic mute switch (hardware mute). Which area does what comes from Engadget and 9to5Google.16Reviewengadget.com/2200116/google-home-speaker-reviewRead 21 October 2026Review: tapping the left or right side adjusts the volume and tapping the middle pauses and resumes media playback.

Companion app

Bose2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/6d84b6a079392696/original/899873_OG_LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS_en.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Google Home1Maker spec sheet (PDF)services.google.com/fh/files/helpcenter/google_home_speaker_tech_specs_q2_26.pdfRead 21 October 2026The sheet lists Works with Google Home and the Google Home app.

App platforms

iOS, Android1Maker product pagebose.com/p/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker/LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 15 October 2026Support section links the Bose app on Google Play and the Apple App Store.

iOS, Android1Maker spec sheet (PDF)services.google.com/fh/files/helpcenter/google_home_speaker_tech_specs_q2_26.pdfRead 21 October 2026Supported operating systems for Google Home app: iOS, Android.

User firmware updates

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker/LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 15 October 2026FAQ: the speaker downloads and installs updates overnight when it is on the home network. The owner's guide also describes a manual update button combination.

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Built-in lightingiDecorative or ambient lighting. Status, battery, connection and microphone indicator LEDs alone do not qualify.

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Lighting modes

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Smart home

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Matter controlleriCan add and control Matter devices. Being a Matter device alone does not count.

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Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)services.google.com/fh/files/helpcenter/google_home_speaker_tech_specs_q2_26.pdfRead 21 October 2026Smart home compatibility: Works as a hub for Matter with Google Home.15Reviewsoundguys.com/google-home-speaker-review-158755Read 21 October 2026Review: a Thread border router with Matter support makes it a capable smart home hub.

Thread border routeriConnects Thread smart home devices to the home network.

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Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)services.google.com/fh/files/helpcenter/google_home_speaker_tech_specs_q2_26.pdfRead 21 October 2026Smart home connectivity: Thread 1.3 border router (2.4 GHz).7Maker product pagesupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/7055908Read 21 October 2026The EU radio table lists a Thread radio at 2.4 GHz.15Reviewsoundguys.com/google-home-speaker-review-158755Read 21 October 2026Review: Thread border router with Matter support.

Zigbee hubiA built-in Zigbee radio that controls Zigbee smart home devices.

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Battery and charging

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Built-in battery

No7Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: battery life N/A, plug-in only.8Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker-review-better-than-sonos-157251Read 15 October 2026Review says the speaker has no built-in battery and must stay plugged in.

No2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlehome/answer/7072284Read 21 October 2026Google Nest and Home device specifications: the speakers listed do not come with a battery and must be plugged into a wall outlet.14Measurementrtings.com/speaker/reviews/google/home-speakerRead 21 October 2026Public header lists Battery Powered: No.

Playback time (claimed)iMaximum maker-claimed music playback on one charge in normal playback mode. Battery extension or reduced-bass boost modes belong in battery_life_boost_h. Record volume and lighting conditions in the source note.

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Playback with battery extension (claimed)iTotal claimed runtime with the named battery extension mode enabled. Store the total, not only the extra hours. Keep sound and lighting restrictions in the source note.

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Battery energyiPublished battery pack energy. Do not calculate from an assumed voltage.

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Battery capacityiPublished pack capacity at the voltage in battery_voltage_v. Do not substitute power-bank output capacity. A figure written per cell, such as 5000mAh*2, is not a pack capacity unless the maker states the pack figure.

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Nominal battery voltage

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Battery chemistry

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User-replaceable batteryiBattery that the maker documents as replaceable by the user. Service replacement does not qualify.

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Full charge timeiTime from discharged to full under the maker conditions. Adapter rating and simultaneous use belong in source notes.

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Quick charge duration

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Playback after quick chargeiClaimed music playback after quick_charge_min of charging. Source conditions apply.

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Charging input ratingiPublished speaker input voltage and current. An adapter rating alone does not establish device input.

100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 20 W2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/6d84b6a079392696/original/899873_OG_LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS_en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Regulatory page states Input Rating 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 20 W. This is the mains input rating, because the speaker has no battery.

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Max charging inputiPublished maximum charging input. USB audio power requirements and adapter output are separate.

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USB Power Delivery charging

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Charges other devices

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Max power-bank outputiPublished power delivered by the speaker to another device. Output voltage and current belong in the source note.

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Wireless chargingiThe speaker battery can be charged wirelessly. Wireless power output to another device is separate.

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Durability

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Dust and water ratingiExact published IP rating. Keep separate ratings, such as IP68 and IP69, as separate entries.

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Floats

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Drop resistanceiExplicit maker claim or defined drop test. Do not infer from rugged wording.

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Drop test heightiMaker-published tested height. Surface and conditions belong in source notes.

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Carry featuresiPublished handles, straps, carabiners or wheels.

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Measured

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Playback time (measured)iReviewer-measured playback per charge. Volume, lighting, sound mode, firmware and connection belong in the source note.

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Max sound pressure (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum SPL. Distance, test method and power source belong in source notes.

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Low-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured low-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

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High-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured high-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

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Audio latency (measured)iReviewer-measured source-to-speaker latency. Source device, app, codec, firmware and connection belong in source notes. App compensation may affect results.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer-measured time from empty to full. Power adapter and method belong in the source note.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiSpeaker body width, height and depth on explicitly identified axes. Unlabeled tuples do not establish axis meanings. Handle, strap and orientation conditions belong in the source note.

Width121.1Height184.7Depth167.5mm(4.8 × 7.3 × 6.6 in)3Maker product pagebose.de/p/speakers/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker/LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 15 October 2026Technical specifications row Komplettes Produktsystem: 18.47 cm H x 12.11 cm W x 16.75 cm D (1.66 kg). The UK page gives 7.270 in H x 4.767 in W x 6.594 in D, which matches. Axes are named in the row. This is the speaker body.

Width107Height86.6Depth107mm(4.2 × 3.4 × 4.2 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)services.google.com/fh/files/helpcenter/google_home_speaker_tech_specs_q2_26.pdfRead 21 October 2026Product dimensions for regions outside the US: 86.6 mm height x 107 mm diameter. The body is round, so width and depth are both the diameter.13Reviewitdaily.com/reviews/workplace/google-home-speaker-reviewRead 21 October 2026The review gives a diameter of 107 mm and a height of 86.6 mm, the same as the maker.

WeightiSpeaker mass including its battery. Excludes packaging, charger and removable carry accessories unless the source states otherwise.

1,660g(3.7 lb)3Maker product pagebose.de/p/speakers/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker/LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 15 October 2026Same row: 1.66 kg. The UK page gives 3.660 lb.

396g(14 oz)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)services.google.com/fh/files/helpcenter/google_home_speaker_tech_specs_q2_26.pdfRead 21 October 2026Weight for regions outside the US: 396 g, speaker plus captive cable, without the power adapter. The US figure is 0.9 lb. The Google support specs page gives 408 g for the same 0.9 lb, which is a conversion of the rounded US figure. The sheet's 396 g is stored.2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlehome/answer/7072284Read 21 October 2026This page lists 0.9 lb (408 g) for the device and says the figures apply to US adapters. 408 g is the rounded US pound figure converted, so it is not stored. The spec sheet states 396 g.

Body materials

Plastic (PC-ABS), Fabric, Rubber3Maker product pagebose.de/p/speakers/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker/LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 15 October 2026Material des Produkts: Plastic (PC-ABS), fabric, rubber.

3D-knit fabric3Maker product pagestore.google.com/product/google_home_speakerRead 21 October 2026Crafted from 37% recycled materials and wrapped in a yarn made with a 3D knitting process.

Certifications

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FCC IDs

A944435082Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/6d84b6a079392696/original/899873_OG_LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS_en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Regulatory page: FCC ID A94443508.

SZG-G99E517Regulatory filingfccid.io/SZG-G99E5Read 21 October 2026FCC ID SZG-G99E5, grantee Weifang Goertek Electronics, product code G99E5, original equipment grant of 12 August 2025 with 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. G99E5 is the model number in Google's safety and regulatory guide for the Google Home Speaker. Goertek is the manufacturer.

Other certifications

FCC Part 15 Class B, ISED Canada license-exempt RSS, EU Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU, EU Regulation 2023/826 (standby power)2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/6d84b6a079392696/original/899873_OG_LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS_en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Regulatory page: FCC Part 15 Class B, ISED Canada RSS, Directive 2014/53/EU and compliance with Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/826.

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In the box

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In the box

Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker, Power cord, Quick start guide1Maker product pagebose.com/p/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker/LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 15 October 2026Page lists the speaker, power cord and quick start guide. The owner's guide says it may ship with several power cords for different regions.

Google Home Speaker, Power adapter (30 W USB-C PD), 1.5 m captive power cable (connected to speaker), Quick start guide, Safety and warranty document1Maker spec sheet (PDF)services.google.com/fh/files/helpcenter/google_home_speaker_tech_specs_q2_26.pdfRead 21 October 2026In the box: speaker, power adapter, 1.5 m captive power cable connected to the speaker, quick start guide, safety and warranty document. The adapter is listed as 30 W Type-C USB-PD PPS.

Links

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Product page

www.bose.com/p/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker/LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS.html1Maker product pagebose.com/p/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker/LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 15 October 2026

store.google.com/product/google_home_speaker3Maker product pagestore.google.com/product/google_home_speakerRead 21 October 2026Google Store US product page.

Spec sheet

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services.google.com/fh/files/helpcenter/google_home_speaker_tech_specs_q2_26.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)services.google.com/fh/files/helpcenter/google_home_speaker_tech_specs_q2_26.pdfRead 21 October 2026Google Home Speaker Technical Specifications, April 2026 (file named q2_26).

Manual

assets.bosecreative.com/m/6d84b6a079392696/original/899873_OG_LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS_en.pdf2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/6d84b6a079392696/original/899873_OG_LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS_en.pdfRead 15 October 2026

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year1Maker product pagebose.com/p/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker/LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 15 October 2026US page states a Bose 1-year limited warranty included with all Bose products. Other markets are not covered.

1year8Maker product pagesupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/9322027Read 21 October 2026Google Hardware Limited Warranty for the USA and Canada: one year from the date of original retail purchase for a new product, 90 days for a refurbished one. The Google Home Speaker safety guide points to the Google Hardware Warranty Center for its warranty.

Both are also in the API. Back to all wireless speakers.