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General

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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.

1007428, 1007429, 10096441Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026US store page. Product ids in the page data: 1007428 Black and Brass, 1007429 Cream and 1009644 Black and Brass sold on the US store. The EU stores sell 1007428.2Maker product pagemarshall.com/de/de/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026German store sells 1007428 Black and Brass and 1007429 Cream.

GTIN / EAN

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7340055404594, 7340055404617, 73400554203721Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026EAN values in the store page data: 1007428 is 7340055404594, 1007429 is 7340055404617, 1009644 is 7340055420372. Read from the German and US store pages.2Maker product pagemarshall.com/de/de/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026EAN 7340055404594 for 1007428 and 7340055404617 for 1007429 in the store page data.

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.

1 July 20255Press releasegroup.marshall.com/2025/07/01/marshall-reveals-their-latest-portable-powerhouse-middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Press release dated 2025-07-01: Middleton II launches globally today on Marshall.com.

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.

Available1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Offered for sale on the maker store 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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Marshall Middleton10Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/marshall-middleton-ii-reviewRead 11 October 2026Tom's Guide calls the Middleton II the successor to the original Marshall Middleton.14Reviewengadget.com/audio/speakers/marshalls-new-middleton-ii-bluetooth-speaker-lasts-30-hours-between-charges-164354372.htmlRead 23 October 2026Engadget calls the Middleton II a direct replacement for the first-generation Middleton from 2023.

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.

$329.991Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026US store price $329.99, before US sales tax. TechRadar gives the same list price at launch in July 2025.9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/marshall-middleton-ii-reviewRead 11 October 2026List price $329.99 / 259.99 GBP / AU$499, released July 2025.

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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€2992Maker product pagemarshall.com/de/de/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026German store price 299 EUR including VAT. Kopfhoerer.de reports the same 299 EUR launch price on 2025-07-01.8Press articlekopfhoerer.de/news/marshall-middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026News of 2025-07-01: available from 1 July 2025 for 299 EUR on marshall.com, retail from 15 July.

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.

US1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026US store page and US launch price.

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 and Brass, Cream1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Colourways: Black and Brass, Cream.

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.

Portable1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Marshall lists it as a portable speaker.

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.

Stereo1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Stereo/mono: Stereo. Sound channels of one speaker, not a paired set.

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.

BMarshall Middleton II

Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)
Woofer	2	76.2
Tweeter	2	15.24

Source1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Drivers: 2 x 3 inch woofer, 2 x 0.6 inch tweeter, 2 passive radiators. Sizes converted exactly to mm. The page lists amplifier ratings only, so no per-driver power is stored.

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.

21Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 20262 passive radiators.

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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80W12Press articlewhathifi.com/speakers/wireless-speakers/marshalls-second-gen-middleton-speaker-aims-for-a-sound-thats-fit-for-royaltyRead 11 October 2026Launch article: 60 watts of Class D amplification for the twin 7.6 cm woofers and 20 watts for the pair of 15 mm tweeters. The maker lists four amplifiers, 2 x 30 W and 2 x 10 W. The 80 W total is the sum of these amplifier ratings, and a spec database also lists 80 W. No continuous, RMS or peak basis is stated, so it goes in the unspecified-rating field.13Spec databasefrontum.co.uk/portable-speakers/marshall-middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Spec database lists audio output power 80 W. It also lists a 45 Hz lowest frequency, which conflicts with the maker's 50 Hz and is not used.

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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50Hz1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Frequency range 50Hz - 20kHz. Tolerance and mode are not stated. One database lists 45 Hz, which is not used.

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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20kHz1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Frequency range 50Hz - 20kHz. Tolerance and mode are not stated.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Page: bass and treble controls on the top panel and in the Marshall Bluetooth app. The Abt spec sheet states an equaliser in the app.7Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/174754/marshall-portable-bluetooth-speaker-1007428-spec-sheet-1.pdfRead 11 October 2026Maker spec sheet hosted by a retailer: equaliser yes, bass and treble on units and equaliser in 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.

59Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/marshall-middleton-ii-reviewRead 11 October 2026The Marshall Bluetooth app has a five-band equalizer and a small set of presets. Tom's Guide and HeadphoneCheck also state five bands.10Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/marshall-middleton-ii-reviewRead 11 October 2026The app can update firmware, check battery life and adjust the 5-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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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/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.

No9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/marshall-middleton-ii-reviewRead 11 October 2026Review says it would have liked multi-speaker pairing, which is available on some other Marshall models. The page and manual list no pairing feature. Review also says there is no placement compensation.

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.

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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

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 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.

5.31Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Wireless connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3.

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, LC31Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Codecs: SBC, AAC-mpeg 2 and LC3. Receive codecs.

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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Yes5Press releasegroup.marshall.com/2025/07/01/marshall-reveals-their-latest-portable-powerhouse-middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Product manager quote: with support for LE Audio, listeners can enjoy a more efficient and enhanced listening experience.8Press articlekopfhoerer.de/news/marshall-middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Article states the Bluetooth speaker supports LE Audio.

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

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Yes9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/marshall-middleton-ii-reviewRead 11 October 2026Features: Auracast connectivity. The app can tune into a live broadcast via Auracast. Receiving role.11Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/marshall-middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Review says the speaker is Auracast-enabled and the app can search for Auracast broadcasts.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Bluetooth Multipoint Connectivity: 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.

23Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/52ltpkI3c7wiY1XvINbpPD/bf15b800425c3408d16fc26bed07601d/Marshall_Middlton_II_OLM_R1_5_Combined.pdfRead 11 October 2026Pairing a new device: can be connected with 2 devices at a time and remembers up to 8 previously paired devices.

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.

60m1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Bluetooth range 60 m, 200 ft.

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

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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.

BMarshall Middleton II

Connector	Count	Role
3.5 mm audio	1	Audio input
USB-C	1	Charging input and power-bank output

Source1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Wired connectivity AUX 3.5mm. Power input USB-C. The USB-C power output role is the charging bank feature.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Microphone system: Yes. Built-in microphone for hands-free calls.

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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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.

Multidirectional control knob for play/pause, track skip, volume and calls, Power button, Bluetooth pairing button, Bass control, Treble control, 10-segment battery indicator3Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/52ltpkI3c7wiY1XvINbpPD/bf15b800425c3408d16fc26bed07601d/Marshall_Middlton_II_OLM_R1_5_Combined.pdfRead 11 October 2026Device layout: power button, Bluetooth button, 10 segment battery indicator, control knob, microphone, bass and treble control. Knob: push for play/pause and calls, left/right to skip, up/down for volume.

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.

Marshall Bluetooth1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Compatible apps: Marshall Bluetooth app.

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, Android3Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/52ltpkI3c7wiY1XvINbpPD/bf15b800425c3408d16fc26bed07601d/Marshall_Middlton_II_OLM_R1_5_Combined.pdfRead 11 October 2026Page 9 offers the Marshall Bluetooth app and the closing page names Google Play and the App Store.10Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/marshall-middleton-ii-reviewRead 11 October 2026Spec table compatibility: iOS, Android, Bluetooth and 3.5 mm wired devices.

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.

Yes3Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/52ltpkI3c7wiY1XvINbpPD/bf15b800425c3408d16fc26bed07601d/Marshall_Middlton_II_OLM_R1_5_Combined.pdfRead 11 October 2026Troubleshooting: connect to the Marshall Bluetooth app and follow the in-app instructions to get the latest firmware.

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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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.

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Rechargeable Li-ion battery. The page says replaceable, but no user replacement procedure is published, so replaceable_battery is not stored.

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.

30h1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Play time 30+ hours, stored as 30. The legal notice states play time is calculated with a random selection of music at medium volume.

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

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.

Lithium-ion1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Battery type: Rechargeable, replaceable, Li-ion battery.

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.

3h1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 20263 hours to full recharge. Charger rating is not stated for this figure.

Quick charge duration

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20min1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Quick charging: 20 minutes gives 5 hours of playtime.

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

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5h1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 202620 minutes gives 5 hours of playtime.

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.

USB-C, 5 V / 9 V / 12 V / 20 V at 3 A1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Power input: USB-C 5V/9V/12V/20V-3A.

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.

31.6W4Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/2ed2WkyZQKGwrdTnX9IQsq/a34297273e818f93e2e047fd6a03e43e/Middleton_II_-_Legal_and_safety_-_2025-12-08_R1.2_CN.pdfRead 11 October 2026Charger power must be between a minimum of 12.8 W required by the radio equipment and a maximum of 31.6 W to achieve the maximum charging speed. Stored as the maximum charging input.

USB Power Delivery charging

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Yes4Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/2ed2WkyZQKGwrdTnX9IQsq/a34297273e818f93e2e047fd6a03e43e/Middleton_II_-_Legal_and_safety_-_2025-12-08_R1.2_CN.pdfRead 11 October 2026This product supports USB PD fast charging. Multi-language legal notice, English text.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Features: charging bank, use the speaker to charge your phone on the go. The manual requires more than 20% battery charge.

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.

IP671Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026IP67: protected against dust and sand, tested to work after 30 minutes in 1 m of water.

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.

Carry strap3Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/52ltpkI3c7wiY1XvINbpPD/bf15b800425c3408d16fc26bed07601d/Marshall_Middlton_II_OLM_R1_5_Combined.pdfRead 11 October 2026Carrying strap hinge and an included carrying strap.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

Width230Height110Depth98mm(9.1 × 4.3 × 3.9 in)1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Physical unit: width 230 mm, height 110 mm, depth 98 mm. The page spec box prints L230*W98*H110 mm and also labels width, height and depth separately with the same values.

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.

1,800g(4 lb)1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Weight 1.8 kg / 3.9 lbs.

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.

Silicone sleeve, Tolex covering3Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/52ltpkI3c7wiY1XvINbpPD/bf15b800425c3408d16fc26bed07601d/Marshall_Middlton_II_OLM_R1_5_Combined.pdfRead 11 October 2026Cleaning section: the silicone sleeve can be removed and cleaned separately.11Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/marshall-middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Review describes Marshall's signature snakeskin-style Tolex covering. TechRadar calls it faux leather.

Certifications

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Other certifications

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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.

Middleton II speaker, Carry strap, USB-C charging cable, Quick start guide, Legal and safety information1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Box contents: speaker, strap, USB-C charging cable, quick start guide, legal and safety information.

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.marshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-ii1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Maker's product page for Middleton II.

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.

assets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/52ltpkI3c7wiY1XvINbpPD/bf15b800425c3408d16fc26bed07601d/Marshall_Middlton_II_OLM_R1_5_Combined.pdf3Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/52ltpkI3c7wiY1XvINbpPD/bf15b800425c3408d16fc26bed07601d/Marshall_Middlton_II_OLM_R1_5_Combined.pdfRead 11 October 2026Full online manual R1.5, English on pages 3 to 12. Combined PDF with 40 languages.

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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