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Series

SoundLink1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly places Plus in the SoundLink family.

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

894040-0100, 4435161Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Observed Black selector request returns commercial SKU 894040-0100, internal offer id SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS-BLK-WW, selected Black and not refurbished. Physical model 443516 is independently printed in the original guide. The internal storefront id is not substituted for the SKU.2Maker product pagebose.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-Bose_US-Site/en_US/Product-VariationRead 8 October 2026Public selector endpoint URL was observed in current page Black input data-url, not guessed. Returned sku 894040-0100, selected Black and variant id SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS-BLK-WW. Original guide model 443516 is separate.3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Regulatory page 4 explicitly Model/Type designation 443516. This is hardware model, not color-specific commercial SKU.

GRAB, GRAB.ACANLBK, GRAB.AAUSLBK, GRAB.AEUTLBK, GRAB.AEUSLBK11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Page data: model name GRAB and SKU GRAB.ACANLBK for Black in Canada. The Australia, EU and UK and Spain pages carry GRAB.AAUSLBK, GRAB.AEUTLBK and GRAB.AEUSLBK.

GTIN / EAN

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8806096641835, 8806096488508, 880609632738812Maker product pagelg.com/uk/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026UK spec table: Barcode (EAN Code) 8806096641835 for GRAB.AEUTLBK. The Australia page lists 8806096488508 for GRAB.AAUSLBK and the Spain page lists 8806096327388 for GRAB.AEUSLBK.13Maker product pagelg.com/au/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Australia spec table barcode 8806096488508.14Maker product pagelg.com/es/altavoces/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Spain spec table EAN code 8806096327388.

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

12 June 20254Press releasebose.com/pressroom/new-bose-soundlink-plus-and-micro-speakersRead 8 October 2026Official announcement and preorders June 12, 2025.

January 202515Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/lg-xboom-grab-reviewRead 15 October 2026Unveiled at CES in January 2025.

Status

Available1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Current released product with selected offer online and available. Analytics stock field differs from selectable/available flags. Inventory is not release status, and no definite shipping availability is asserted.

Available11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026The page offers the speaker for sale with Buy Now and stock alert buttons. Retailers also list it.

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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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.

$2694Press releasebose.com/pressroom/new-bose-soundlink-plus-and-micro-speakersRead 8 October 2026Official US launch $269. Actual review header says $269.99 while its body says $269. Official launch claim retained.

$149.9915Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/lg-xboom-grab-reviewRead 15 October 2026Officially priced at $149.99 / 129.98 GBP / AU$229. The LG press release of 14 April 2025 prints the rounded $149.16Press releasetomorrowsworldtoday.comRead 15 October 2026Lists xboom Grab at $149, rounded. T3 and TechRadar give $149.99.20Measurementsoundguys.com/lg-xboom-grab-review-is-this-the-best-jbl-flip-alternative-146889Read 15 October 2026MSRP $149.99.

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.

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€16917Reviewhifi.de/test/lg-xboom-grab-test-229706Read 15 October 2026German test of 25 April 2025 lists Preis 169 Euro. Baur.de prints a UVP of 169,00 EUR. Price includes VAT. Germany.

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

US1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Current US Black selector and USD offer.

US16Press releasetomorrowsworldtoday.comRead 15 October 2026The USD price is the US price. The release lists xboom by will.i.am at LG.com and LG-authorized retailers.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Only Black selected reference represented.

Black, Warm Grey11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Black / Warm Grey.

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.

Portable1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Explicit portable speaker.

Portable11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026LG markets a portable Bluetooth speaker with a carrying strap, IP67 and a long battery.

Audio

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

Mono1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Own Plus comparison section explicitly says Mono. Exact review independently confirms one speaker is mono.5Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-soundlink-plus-review-better-than-the-jbl-charge-6-139985Read 8 October 2026Actual Plus is mono. Stereo uses second same-model speaker.

Mono18Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/lg/xboom-grabRead 15 October 2026Public cons and pros list: downmixes stereo content to mono, unless paired with another unit. LG lists 1.1ch (2 way).20Measurementsoundguys.com/lg-xboom-grab-review-is-this-the-best-jbl-flip-alternative-146889Read 15 October 2026Review FAQ: the LG xboom Grab is a mono speaker.

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 SoundLink Plus

Driver type	Count
Subwoofer	1
Tweeter	1

Source4Press releasebose.com/pressroom/new-bose-soundlink-plus-and-micro-speakersRead 8 October 2026Exact Plus section explicitly one subwoofer and one tweeter. Dimensions and audio RMS watts not published.5Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-soundlink-plus-review-better-than-the-jbl-charge-6-139985Read 8 October 2026Independently one woofer and one tweeter, while original maker calls bass driver subwoofer.

BLG xboom Grab

Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)	Width (mm)	Height (mm)
Woofer (racetrack)	1	Not available	80	45
Dome tweeter	1	16	Not available	Not available

Source11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Spec table: woofer unit 80 x 45 mm (racetrack, one) and a 16 mm dome tweeter by Peerless (one). The number of channels is 1.1ch (2 way). No driver power rating is published.

Passive radiatorsiPassive, unpowered bass radiators. Excludes powered drivers.

44Press releasebose.com/pressroom/new-bose-soundlink-plus-and-micro-speakersRead 8 October 2026Exact Plus section explicitly four passive radiators, separate from two powered transducers. Micro 2nd Gen dual radiators are not transferred.5Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-soundlink-plus-review-better-than-the-jbl-charge-6-139985Read 8 October 2026Actual review explicitly four passive radiators.

211Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Spec table: passive radiator Yes (2).

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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30W11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Output Power 20 W + 10 W. The basis is not stated and the split between woofer and tweeter is not named. 30 W is the sum of the two printed figures. TechRadar says a 10 W tweeter and a 20 W racetrack woofer.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026User-adjustable EQ through Bose app. Band count verified in actual review.

Yes11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026EQ rows: AI Sound, Bass Boost, Custom (App) and Standard. Custom is the user EQ in the LG ThinQ app.

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

35Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-soundlink-plus-review-better-than-the-jbl-charge-6-139985Read 8 October 2026Three-band EQ tested through Bose app. Firmware 4.7.46 and app 11.1.3, Citrus Yellow sample. No preset count substituted for bands.

619Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/lg-xboom-grab-by-will-i-amRead 15 October 2026Review: in the Sound Effect section of the LG ThinQ app you can choose four presets or use a 6-band EQ.

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

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Yes3Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content2.htmlRead 15 October 2026Pressing the MY button twice starts Space Calibration, which selects the optimal sound settings. The LG page says it adjusts sound output to the size and layout of the room.11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Space Calibration adjusts sound output to the size and layout of the room. AI Sound analyzes the audio and adjusts the sound to the genre.

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

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AI Sound, Bass Boost, Standard, Voice Enhance11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026EQ rows: AI Sound, Bass Boost, Standard. The battery footnote and the manual also name Voice Enhance mode. The page offers rhythm, melody and voice modes or AI selection.

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

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Stereo Mode requires two SoundLink Plus units. Different compatible models can use synchronized Party Mode only.3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Same-model pair supports separate L/R. Different models play in unison through Party Mode.

Yes9Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content13.htmlRead 15 October 2026Party Link Stereo mode: two speakers of the same model, one plays left and one plays right.

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

Bose Party Mode, Bose Stereo Mode, Bose SimpleSync1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Party/Stereo Mode use compatible portable speakers with the Shortcut button. Current FAQ names Micro 2nd Gen, Flex 2nd Gen, Plus and Max. SimpleSync with compatible Bose smart speakers/soundbars is separately documented by guide.3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Pages 29 to 31 portable Party/Stereo grouping, page 32 SimpleSync with compatible Bose smart speaker/soundbar. SimpleSync Bluetooth link range 9 m does not establish Wi-Fi support in Plus.

Party Link, Auracast9Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content13.htmlRead 15 October 2026Party Link Stereo and Multi modes. Party Link is only available among Auracast-supported LG models. No maximum number of speakers 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.

21Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Portable Party/Stereo grouping supports only one other speaker at a time, two total including the first. The named compatible family is Micro 2nd Gen, Flex 2nd Gen, Plus, Max. Stereo L/R requires two Plus. No exact minimum firmware stated. Global or Wi-Fi-backed SimpleSync-system maximum remains unknown.3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 29 says only one other portable speaker at a time, hence two including first. Current compatible family names come from maker FAQ. Broader smart-speaker system maximum not inferred.

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Connectivity

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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.

Yes4Press releasebose.com/pressroom/new-bose-soundlink-plus-and-micro-speakersRead 8 October 2026

Yes5Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content7.htmlRead 15 October 2026

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

5.44Press releasebose.com/pressroom/new-bose-soundlink-plus-and-micro-speakersRead 8 October 2026Plus and Micro 2nd Gen explicitly Bluetooth Core 5.4.

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

SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive4Press releasebose.com/pressroom/new-bose-soundlink-plus-and-micro-speakersRead 8 October 2026Explicit SBC/AAC and aptX Adaptive. Adaptive/lossless behavior requires a compatible Snapdragon Sound-certified Android device. No separate aptX Lossless codec inferred.

SBC, AAC, LC35Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content7.htmlRead 15 October 2026Bluetooth specifications: codec SBC, AAC, LC3. The LG spec table lists only AAC and SBC.

Bluetooth profiles

A2DP, AVRCP, SPP, iAP, BLE1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact maker FAQ lists A2DP, AVRCP, SPP, iAP and BLE. These are reproduced as published. BLE listing alone does not establish LE Audio.

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

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Yes11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Page: using Bluetooth LE Audio, Auracast broadcasts audio to multiple compatible speakers at once.

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

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Yes10Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content14.htmlRead 15 October 2026The speaker can listen to Auracast broadcasts through the LG ThinQ app. Party Link between speakers also uses Auracast-supported models.11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Page: Auracast audio broadcasting for multi-speaker connection.

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

Yes3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 15 explicitly two active source connections, with audio from one at a time.

Yes6Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content8.htmlRead 15 October 2026Multi phone pairing: up to two Bluetooth devices can be connected at the same time.11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Multipoint Yes.

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

23Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Two simultaneously connected devices. Six stored pairings are separate and not counted as concurrent sources.4Press releasebose.com/pressroom/new-bose-soundlink-plus-and-micro-speakersRead 8 October 2026Two source devices explicitly supported, separate from portable speaker group size.

26Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content8.htmlRead 15 October 2026Up to two Bluetooth devices at the same time. Not available while Party Link Stereo or Multi mode is active.

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

9m3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 14 explicitly 30 ft or 9 m for source reconnection. Use published 9 m, not more precise converted feet. Range depends on obstacles and placement.

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

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No18Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/lg/xboom-grabRead 15 October 2026Public headline row: Wi-Fi No.

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.

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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.

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

No5Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-soundlink-plus-review-better-than-the-jbl-charge-6-139985Read 8 October 2026Actual review explicitly says USB-C does not support audio. USB flash-drive playback is not separately tested and remains unknown.

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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 SoundLink Plus

Connector	Count	Role
USB-C	1	Speaker charging input, power-bank output and firmware service

Source3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026One physical USB-C on speaker used for charging input and device charging output. USB firmware updater is separately documented. No 3.5 mm input or adapter socket is added. Audio over USB-C explicitly unsupported by actual review.

BLG xboom Grab

Connector	Count	Role
USB-C	1	Charging input (DC IN)

Source4Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content3.htmlRead 15 October 2026Back panel: DC IN takes a USB (C-type) cable to charge the speaker battery. No other connector is listed.

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.

No1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Explicit no phone calls and no microphones.

Yes7Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content9.htmlRead 15 October 2026Hands-free calls: answer, end, decline and mute from the Play/Pause button using the built-in microphone.

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.

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Google Assistant, Siri8Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content10.htmlRead 15 October 2026Turn on Google Assistant or Siri on the connected smartphone and use it through the speaker microphone. A phone is required. Android support depends on country.

Controls

Power, Bluetooth pairing/source selection, Volume up/down, Play/pause, Next/previous track, Programmable shortcut, Speaker linking/mode selection, Factory reset3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Own button diagram, playback instructions, shortcut, group mode and factory reset sections support listed functions. Shortcut choices explicitly speaker link and Spotify Tap. Review control table mentions Aux-in although this model has no AUX, so that shortcut is not inherited.

Power, Volume, Play/pause (also track skip, calls and voice command), Bluetooth pairing, Party Link, MY button (also Space Calibration)3Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content2.htmlRead 15 October 2026Top buttons: Power, Volume, Play/Pause (also next and previous track, hands-free and voice command), Bluetooth, Party Link, MY. A microphone sits on the body.

Companion app

Bose app1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Bose App is the maker name.

LG ThinQ2Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content1.htmlRead 15 October 2026The LG ThinQ app gives EQ, Party Link, Lighting, Sleep Timer and settings.

App platforms

iOS, Android1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker app links explicitly point to Google Play and Apple App Store.

iOS, Android2Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content1.htmlRead 15 October 2026Installing app page: Android 9.0 or higher and iOS 15.0 or higher.

User firmware updates

Yes3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 36 documents app automatic updates and USB Bose updater website.

Yes11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Upgrade Manager (FOTA) Yes. T3 says updates install through the LG ThinQ app.21Reviewt3.com/tech/audio/lg-xboom-grab-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: the LG ThinQ app installs updates to the device, shows the battery level and changes lighting settings.

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

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Yes4Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content3.htmlRead 15 October 2026A lighting indicator can be switched off with the Volume and MY buttons together or in the LG ThinQ app. It shows status and also gives the lighting effects described on the LG page.11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Lighting Yes. AI Lighting syncs with the music.

Lighting modes

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Ambient, Party, Voice11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026AI Lighting: choose Ambient, Party or Voice mode.

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

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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

Yes3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Built-in rechargeable battery described throughout own battery chapter. Battery service directed to Bose. Page 3 explicitly identifies Li-ion battery disposal. Capacity, energy and a user-replacement procedure are not published here and remain unknown.

Yes1Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content23.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specifications power supply row: built-in rechargeable battery.

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.

20h3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 23: up to 20 h, A2DP Bluetooth at 65% volume, default EQ, 20 to 25 C, mix of Top 50 Global tracks as of November 2024, no charging external devices. At 100% volume same conditions maker separately claims up to 4 h. This is not a battery-boost mode.

19h1Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content23.htmlRead 15 October 2026Operating time about 19 hours at 50% volume, no lighting and Voice Enhance EQ (internal test). The LG product pages say up to 20 hours with the same conditions. The manual is stored. Actual usage time may vary.11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Page and spec table: up to 20 hours at 50% volume with Bluetooth and Voice Enhance mode on and no lighting. The manual says about 19 hours and is stored.

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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4,700mAh1Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content23.htmlRead 15 October 2026Battery capacity 4,700 mAh. No voltage or Wh figure is published.

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Battery chemistry

Lithium-ion3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original guide page 3 explicitly labels its battery-disposal symbol Li-ion directly under the used-battery disposal instruction. This supports lithium-ion chemistry only, not capacity, energy or nominal voltage.

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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.

5h3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 23: up to 5 h from 0% to 100%, 5 V/3 A 15 W USB-C capable supply, speaker in standby. Slower supplies or playback can vary charging time.

3h1Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content23.htmlRead 15 October 2026Charging time 3 hours or lower. The charging section says it takes about 3 hours to fully charge. The AC adapter is not supplied. LG recommends a 5 V adapter above 2 A.

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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.

5 V DC at 3 A3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Regulatory page 4 explicitly device Input Rating 5 V DC 3 A. Not merely adapter recommendation.

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

15W3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 3 explicitly declares maximum 15 W for maximum charging speed and minimum 2.5 W required by radio equipment. Stored maximum comes from this declaration, not calculated adapter output. USB Power Delivery is not explicitly established.

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USB Power Delivery charging

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Charges other devices

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026USB-C charge-out feature explicitly supported.

No4Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content3.htmlRead 15 October 2026The back panel lists only the DC IN charging port and no output port. HeadphoneCheck says it cannot double as a power bank.19Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/lg-xboom-grab-by-will-i-amRead 15 October 2026Review says the xboom Grab cannot double as a power bank.20Measurementsoundguys.com/lg-xboom-grab-review-is-this-the-best-jbl-flip-alternative-146889Read 15 October 2026Review FAQ: the speaker does not offer USB charging of other devices.

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

15W1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Explicit 15 W charge-out at 5 V/3 A. Not inferred from battery capacity or charging input.3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 4 device output 5 V DC 3 A corroborates FAQ explicit 15 W maximum, not used alone to invent wattage.

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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.

IP671Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026IP67, exact claimed dust/water rating. Ports must be dry for charging.

IP671Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content23.htmlRead 15 October 2026IP67: dust-tight and water resistant up to 1 m for up to 30 minutes in fresh water. Tested under controlled laboratory conditions.

Floats

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Explicit floats, not designed for playing while submerged. Up to 30 minutes accidental water exposure, followed by drying and fresh-water rinse after salt/chlorine.4Press releasebose.com/pressroom/new-bose-soundlink-plus-and-micro-speakersRead 8 October 2026Exact Plus announcement explicitly floats.

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

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Explicit withstands fumbles, tumbles, falls and shock resistance. No defined height or surface published.

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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.

Utility rope loop1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Built-in utility rope loop. Maker directs damaged-loop inquiries to support. No replacement handle or optional strap in the box.3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Portability chapter describes carrying loop, distinct from Max removable handle. No detachable replacement accessory assumed.

Strap4Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content3.htmlRead 15 October 2026Strap on the back. Lifting the straps on both sides makes a hand strap.

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

20.92h5Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-soundlink-plus-review-better-than-the-jbl-charge-6-139985Read 8 October 2026Manufacturer-provided Citrus Yellow Bose SoundLink Plus sample, tested one week on firmware 4.7.46 and Bose app 11.1.3. Actual review reports 20 h 55 min on one charge at 80 dB SPL, converted to 20.92 h rounded to two decimals. Same marketed Plus hardware, no material color configuration difference documented versus selected Black. Own article does not state measurement distance, source/codec, exact EQ or lighting settings. General SoundGuys standard method elsewhere describes 1 m, but it is not silently assigned to this individual result. Status LEDs do not establish decorative lighting. No measured charge time or capacity inferred.

9.62h20Measurementsoundguys.com/lg-xboom-grab-review-is-this-the-best-jbl-flip-alternative-146889Read 15 October 2026Own test: a consistent music source at 80 dB measured from one metre away lasted 9 hours 37 minutes (9.62 h) with the light show enabled. The review gives no firmware, sound mode or source details. The unit came from LG.

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.

Width283.7Height104.5Depth86.4mm(11.2 × 4.1 × 3.4 in)1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Specific current selected-reference technical attribute labels Unpackaged Entire Product/System as 4.114 in H x 11.169 in W x 3.402 in D. Converted using 25.4 mm/in and rounded to 0.1 mm. Generic Plus comparison instead gives 9.1 in W x 3.94 in H x 3.4 in D, while launch says 9.1 in W x 3.9 in H x 3.4 in D. Review header gives unlabeled 231 x 86 x 104 mm. The most specific current labelled row is retained. Cause and loop/orientation scope of disagreement are not established and not invented.2Maker product pagebose.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-Bose_US-Site/en_US/Product-VariationRead 8 October 2026Current selected variant attributes repeat explicitly labelled Unpackaged Entire Product/System axes 4.114 in H x 11.169 in W x 3.402 in D. These define stored claimed dimensions despite less-specific comparison disagreement.

Width211Height71.6Depth70mm(8.3 × 2.8 × 2.8 in)1Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content23.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specifications: dimensions (W x H x D) approx. 211.0 x 71.6 x 70.0 mm. The speaker lies on its long axis, so the 211 mm length is the width.

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

1,530g(3.4 lb)1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Specific current selected-reference Unpackaged Entire Product/System row states 3.373 lb, converted using 453.59237 g/lb and rounded to 1530 g. Battery-powered unpackaged speaker, no box/charger included. Generic comparison says 3.29 lb. Review header gives 1530 g. No proven explanation for comparison difference or separate loop mass is supplied.2Maker product pagebose.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-Bose_US-Site/en_US/Product-VariationRead 8 October 2026Same selected unpackaged technical row publishes 3.373 lb. Rounded converted 1530 g.

700g(1.5 lb)12Maker product pagelg.com/uk/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Spec table: net weight 0.7 kg, gross weight 1.1 kg with packaging. The Canada page gives the same. TechRadar says 700 g.

Body materials

Silicone, Polycarbonate, Steel, Nylon1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Specific technical table explicitly lists silicone, polycarbonate, steel and nylon. Feature prose names powder-coated steel grille and soft-touch silicone.4Press releasebose.com/pressroom/new-bose-soundlink-plus-and-micro-speakersRead 8 October 2026Plus steel grille, silicone and nylon loop independently corroborate selected technical material list.

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Certifications

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Other certifications

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MIL-STD-810H11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Tested to MIL-STD-810H for high temperature, rain, vibration, impact, salt water spray, sand dust and flooding. Certification date December 18, 2024, result pass. The tests do not state a drop height.

In the box

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In the box

Bose SoundLink Plus Portable Speaker, USB-C to USB-C cable, Safety Sheet1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact selected complete box inventory and maker box photograph identify speaker, USB-C C-to-C cable and Safety Sheet. Power adapter sold separately. The selected technical attribute USB Cord Plug Type/Size separately says USB-A to USB-C with length 19.69 in. This conflicts with the actual box inventory/image and its cause is unproved. Retained cable type follows the direct package evidence. Cable length remains unknown, and no A-to-C item is substituted.

LG xboom Grab, Strap (attached), USB cable, Warranty card22Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content5.htmlRead 15 October 2026Charging page: connect the supplied USB cable. The AC adapter is not supplied. The LG spec table lists strap and warranty card as accessories.

Links

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Product page

www.bose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.html1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact current selected Black maker page.

www.lg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grab11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Maker's Canada page, the one the speaker data was read from. The LG US page returned a block to the fetch.

Spec sheet

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Manual

assets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdf3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Current selected maker page links this original English SoundLink Plus Owner Guide.

gscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content1.html2Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content1.htmlRead 15 October 2026Official LG xboom Grab online owner's manual, Rev03.

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/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Included Bose one-year limited warranty, explicitly separate from optional paid protection plans.

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