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Bose SoundLink Micro Portable Speaker (2nd Gen)

BosePortable wireless speaker

SoundLink Micro Portable Speaker (2nd Gen)

Released August 2025.6Press articlewhathifi.com/speakers/wireless-speakers/boses-portable-bluetooth-speaker-teases-crisp-clear-audio-and-enough-bass-to-fill-any-roomRead 8 October 2026August 13, 2025 article reports UK Black SoundLink Micro (2nd Gen) retail availability August 26. Blue Dusk followed September 23. SoundGuys US review lists September 10, 2025, so the earlier marketed release month is August. Last checked 21 October 2026.

Rated audio power
Not available
Playback time (claimed)
12h
Dust and water rating
IP67
Weight
330g

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At a glance

Ports

  • USB-C

All specs

SourceCalculated

General

Series
SoundLink1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-micro-portable-speaker-2nd-gen/SLMC2-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026
Model numbers
4447713Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/2bef009f1163da50/original/898490_OG_SLM2_SPEAKERWIRELESS_ML.pdfRead 8 October 2026Regulatory information, English page 4: Model 444771.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Announced
12 June 20254Press releasebose.com/pressroom/new-bose-soundlink-plus-and-micro-speakersRead 8 October 2026Dated June 12, 2025 maker announcement previews the exact second-generation Micro for later summer. This is separate from August retail release.
Status
Available1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-micro-portable-speaker-2nd-gen/SLMC2-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
$1294Press releasebose.com/pressroom/new-bose-soundlink-plus-and-micro-speakersRead 8 October 2026US maker announcement explicitly sets price $129 for the second-generation Micro before tax.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
US1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-micro-portable-speaker-2nd-gen/SLMC2-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026
Colours
Black, Blue Dusk, Sandstone, Petal Pink, Twilight Blue, Dewdrop Mint1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-micro-portable-speaker-2nd-gen/SLMC2-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Current maker page explicitly offers Dewdrop Mint. Other listed colors come from the exact-model support specification.2Maker product pagesupport.bose.com/s/article/soundlink-micro-portable-speaker-2nd-gen-specificationsRead 8 October 2026
Speaker type
Portable1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-micro-portable-speaker-2nd-gen/SLMC2-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Audio

Audio channels
Mono5Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-soundlink-micro-2nd-gen-review-better-sound-limited-stamina-144274Read 8 October 2026Exact second-generation review explicitly calls the unit mono and requires an identical second unit for stereo.
Audio drivers
Driver typeCount
Audio transducer1
Source4Press releasebose.com/pressroom/new-bose-soundlink-plus-and-micro-speakersRead 8 October 2026Maker announcement explicitly states a single powered driver and two passive radiators. Driver role, diameter and power are not published.
Passive radiators
24Press releasebose.com/pressroom/new-bose-soundlink-plus-and-micro-speakersRead 8 October 2026
Rated audio power
Not available
Rated audio power on mains
Not available
Audio output power (unspecified rating)
Not available
Peak audio power
Not available
Frequency response lower limit (claimed)
Not available
Frequency response upper limit (claimed)
Not available
Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)
Not available
Adjustable equalizer
Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-micro-portable-speaker-2nd-gen/SLMC2-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026
Equalizer bands
35Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-soundlink-micro-2nd-gen-review-better-sound-limited-stamina-144274Read 8 October 2026
Automatic sound adjustment
Not available
Sound modes
Not available
Wireless stereo pairing
Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-micro-portable-speaker-2nd-gen/SLMC2-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Only two identical SoundLink Micro (2nd Gen) speakers form separate left and right channels.
Speaker link protocols
Bose Party Mode, Bose Stereo Mode, Bose SimpleSync1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-micro-portable-speaker-2nd-gen/SLMC2-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026
Max linked speakers
21Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-micro-portable-speaker-2nd-gen/SLMC2-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Party Mode supports two current SoundLink speakers. Stereo Mode requires two identical units.
Max Bluetooth group speakers
Not available

Connectivity

Bluetooth audio playback
Yes5Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-soundlink-micro-2nd-gen-review-better-sound-limited-stamina-144274Read 8 October 2026
Bluetooth version
5.42Maker product pagesupport.bose.com/s/article/soundlink-micro-portable-speaker-2nd-gen-specificationsRead 8 October 2026
Bluetooth codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive5Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-soundlink-micro-2nd-gen-review-better-sound-limited-stamina-144274Read 8 October 2026Review explicitly names SBC, AAC and aptX Adaptive for the second generation. Compatible Snapdragon Sound source is required for aptX Adaptive.
Bluetooth profiles
Not available
Bluetooth LE Audio
Not available
Auracast
Not available
Multipoint
Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-micro-portable-speaker-2nd-gen/SLMC2-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026
Multipoint source devices
21Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-micro-portable-speaker-2nd-gen/SLMC2-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026
Bluetooth range (claimed)
9m2Maker product pagesupport.bose.com/s/article/soundlink-micro-portable-speaker-2nd-gen-specificationsRead 8 October 2026Up to 30 feet (9 meters) as published. Supported profile listing includes HFP despite explicitly no microphone, so profile list is omitted pending clarification.
Wi-Fi
Not available
Wi-Fi standards
Not available
Network audio protocols
Not available
USB audio input
No2Maker product pagesupport.bose.com/s/article/soundlink-micro-portable-speaker-2nd-gen-specificationsRead 8 October 2026Inputs and Outputs explicitly says USB Type-C for charging only, USB Audio is not supported.
USB drive playback
Not available
USB audio file formats
Not available
Ports
ConnectorCountRole
USB-C1Charging input only
Source2Maker product pagesupport.bose.com/s/article/soundlink-micro-portable-speaker-2nd-gen-specificationsRead 8 October 2026

Controls and software

Speakerphone
No1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-micro-portable-speaker-2nd-gen/SLMC2-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026
Voice assistants
Not available
Controls
Power, Bluetooth pairing, Volume up/down, Play/pause, Next/previous track, Programmable shortcut3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/2bef009f1163da50/original/898490_OG_SLM2_SPEAKERWIRELESS_ML.pdfRead 8 October 2026English pages 19-21: bottom/front physical controls, programmable shortcut.
Companion app
Bose app1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-micro-portable-speaker-2nd-gen/SLMC2-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026
App platforms
iOS, Android1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-micro-portable-speaker-2nd-gen/SLMC2-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026
User firmware updates
Yes3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/2bef009f1163da50/original/898490_OG_SLM2_SPEAKERWIRELESS_ML.pdfRead 8 October 2026Care and Maintenance, Update the Speaker: Bose app OTA or Bose updater website.
Built-in lighting
Not available
Lighting modes
Not available

Smart home

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Matter controller
Not available
Thread border router
Not available
Zigbee hub
Not available

Battery and charging

Built-in battery
Yes3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/2bef009f1163da50/original/898490_OG_SLM2_SPEAKERWIRELESS_ML.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Playback time (claimed)
12h3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/2bef009f1163da50/original/898490_OG_SLM2_SPEAKERWIRELESS_ML.pdfRead 8 October 2026English page 23: up to 12 hours at 50% volume, Bluetooth A2DP, default EQ, Top 50 Global November 2024 tracks, 20-25 C. Bose also specifies up to three hours at maximum volume.
Playback with battery extension (claimed)
Not available
Battery energy
Not available
Battery capacity
Not available
Nominal battery voltage
Not available
Battery chemistry
Not available
User-replaceable battery
Not available
Full charge time
Not available
Quick charge duration
Not available
Playback after quick charge
Not available
Charging input rating
5 V DC, 1.5 A3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/2bef009f1163da50/original/898490_OG_SLM2_SPEAKERWIRELESS_ML.pdfRead 8 October 2026English page 4: speaker Input Rating 5 V DC, 1.5 A.
Max charging input
Not available
USB Power Delivery charging
Not available
Charges other devices
No1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-micro-portable-speaker-2nd-gen/SLMC2-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker FAQ: USB-C is charge-in only and cannot charge other devices.
Max power-bank output
Not available
Wireless charging
Not available

Durability

Dust and water rating
IP671Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-micro-portable-speaker-2nd-gen/SLMC2-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026
Floats
No1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-micro-portable-speaker-2nd-gen/SLMC2-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact second-generation FAQ says it sinks and does not float.
Drop resistance
Not available
Drop test height
Not available
Carry features
Replaceable fabric strap1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-micro-portable-speaker-2nd-gen/SLMC2-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Measured

Playback time (measured)
4.55h5Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-soundlink-micro-2nd-gen-review-better-sound-limited-stamina-144274Read 8 October 2026Exact SoundLink Micro (2nd Gen) review, not the first-generation Micro: 4 h 33 min. Standard SoundGuys test at steady 80 dB from one meter. Firmware, EQ setting and source device are not stated. Higher playback level than the maker 50% test explains shorter runtime.
Max sound pressure (measured)
Not available
Low-frequency extension (measured)
Not available
High-frequency extension (measured)
Not available
Audio latency (measured)
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available

Dimensions and weight

Dimensions
Not available
Weight
330g(11.6 oz)7Maker product pagebose.de/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-micro-portable-speaker-2nd-gen/SLMC2-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact second-generation Technical Specifications: complete product system 0.33 kg. Convert published metric mass to grams. The launch preview dimensions differ from current retail product dimensions, so dimensions remain omitted.
Body materials
Silicone, Plastic (PC-ABS), Fabric, Steel1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-micro-portable-speaker-2nd-gen/SLMC2-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Certifications

FCC IDs
A944447713Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/2bef009f1163da50/original/898490_OG_SLM2_SPEAKERWIRELESS_ML.pdfRead 8 October 2026English page 3: FCC ID A94444771.
Other certifications
Not available

In the box

In the box
SoundLink Micro Portable Speaker (2nd Gen), USB-C to USB-A cable, Safety sheet1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-micro-portable-speaker-2nd-gen/SLMC2-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-micro-portable-speaker-2nd-gen/SLMC2-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026US maker page: included one-year Bose limited warranty. BoseCare paid extensions excluded.

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