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Bose SoundLink Color II
KSh 20,800
- IPX4-rated enclosure resists splashes
- Soft-touch silicone exterior
- NFC supports touch-to-pair setup
- Built-in microphone supports calls
- Up to eight hours battery playback
- Bose Connect app manages connections
Bose SoundLink Color II Highlights
- Up to 8 hours per charge
- IPX4 water resistance
- Bluetooth wireless Bluetooth
- Speakerphone special features
- Silicone exterior materials
- Bose Connect app app support
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| Specification | Bose SoundLink Color II | Bose SoundLink Flex 2nd Gen | JBL Charge Essential 2 | Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Bose | Bose | JBL | Ultimate Ears |
| Model | Sound Link Color II | SoundLink Flex 2nd Gen | Charge Essential 2 | MEGABOOM 3 — Night Black: 984-001402; Sunset Red: 984-001406; Lagoon Blue: 984-001404 |
| Announced | 2016 | Not specified | Not specified | August 2018 |
| Type | Portable Bluetooth Speaker | Portable Bluetooth Speaker | Portable Bluetooth Speaker | Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
| Color | Aquatic Blue, Coral Red, Soft Black or Polar White | Not specified | Not specified | Night Black; Sunset Red; Lagoon Blue |
Audio
| Specification | Bose SoundLink Color II | Bose SoundLink Flex 2nd Gen | JBL Charge Essential 2 | Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drivers | Dual-opposing passive radiators | Not specified | 52 × 90 mm woofer; 20 mm tweeter | Two 50 mm full-range drivers, 4 Ohms; two 55 × 86 mm passive radiators |
| Audio Features | Built-in microphone for hands-free calls; NFC pairing | PositionIQ; Bluetooth multipoint; built-in microphone for calls | Not specified | 360° sound; passive-radiator bass system |
| Sound Modes / EQ | Not specified | Adjustable EQ in Bose app | Not specified | Four presets and customizable equalizer in the app |
| Speaker Configuration | Not specified | Not specified | Woofer, tweeter and dual passive radiators | Single portable speaker with 360° sound |
| Frequency Response | Not specified | Not specified | 60 Hz–20 kHz | 60 Hz–20 kHz |
| Total Power Output | Not specified | Not specified | 40 W RMS (30 W woofer; 10 W tweeter) | Not specified |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | Not specified | Not specified | >80 dB | Not specified |
| Maximum SPL | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | 90 dBC |
Connectivity
| Specification | Bose SoundLink Color II | Bose SoundLink Flex 2nd Gen | JBL Charge Essential 2 | Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth wireless; NFC touch-to-pair | Bluetooth 5.3 | 5.1 | Bluetooth wireless audio |
| App Support | Bose Connect app | Bose App (Featuring Adjustable EQ) | Not specified | BOOM & MEGABOOM by Ultimate Ears for iOS and Android |
| Bluetooth Range | Not specified | 30 ft | Not specified | Up to 45 m |
| Wi-Fi | Not specified | Bluetooth-only portable speaker | Bluetooth-only portable speaker | Not specified |
| HDMI | Not specified | Portable speaker design | Portable speaker design | Not specified |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | Not specified | No microphone or guitar input | No microphone or guitar input | Not specified |
| Multi-Speaker / Stereo Pairing | Not specified | Party Mode, Stereo Mode, & SimpleSync | Not specified | Not specified |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | Not specified | Not specified | A2DP 1.3; AVRCP 1.6 | A2DP |
| USB | Not specified | Not specified | USB-C charging; 5 V / 2 A power-bank output | Not specified |
Power & Battery
| Specification | Bose SoundLink Color II | Bose SoundLink Flex 2nd Gen | JBL Charge Essential 2 | Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Source | Rechargeable lithium-ion battery; USB charging | Rechargeable battery / USB charging | Rechargeable battery / USB charging | Rechargeable lithium-ion battery |
| Battery Life | Up to 8 hours | Up to 12 Hours | Up to 20 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Charging Port | USB charging | USB-C | USB-C, 5 V / 3 A | Micro-USB; optional POWER UP charging dock sold separately |
| Charging Time | Not specified | 4 hours | 4 hours at 5 V / 3 A | Not specified |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Bose SoundLink Color II | Bose SoundLink Flex 2nd Gen | JBL Charge Essential 2 | Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 | IP67 Waterproof, Dustproof, & Floatable | IPX7 | IP67; water and dust resistant; floats |
| Materials | Silicone exterior | Aluminium, fabric, nylon, plastic, silicone and steel | Not specified | Two-tone performance fabric covering |
| Placement / Mounting | Not specified | Free-standing portable placement | Free-standing portable placement | Upright portable speaker |
| Controls | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Power; Bluetooth pairing; volume; Magic Button for play/pause and track skip |
Features
| Specification | Bose SoundLink Color II | Bose SoundLink Flex 2nd Gen | JBL Charge Essential 2 | Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Access to paired phone’s Siri or Google voice assistant | Paired phone’s voice assistant via shortcut button | No built-in voice assistant | Not specified |
| Special Features | Speakerphone; voice prompts; NFC pairing | Not specified | Not specified | Floats; Magic Button playback control; pairing memory for up to eight source devices |
| Lightshow | Not specified | No party lightshow | No party lightshow | Not specified |
| Party Features | Not specified | Party Mode with compatible Bose speakers | Not a party-speaker product | Not specified |
| Home Cinema Features | Not specified | Bose SimpleSync connection | Not a home-cinema speaker | Not specified |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Bose SoundLink Color II | Bose SoundLink Flex 2nd Gen | JBL Charge Essential 2 | Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | Bose Sound Link Color II | SoundLink Flex 2nd Gen | Charge Essential 2 | MEGABOOM 3 speaker |
| Subwoofer | Not specified | No subwoofer supplied | No subwoofer supplied | No separate subwoofer |
| Remote Control | Not specified | No remote control supplied | No remote control supplied | No remote control |
| Power Cable | Not specified | USB charging cable | 1.2 m USB-C cable | Micro-USB charging cable |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | Not specified | Not applicable | Not applicable | No audio or HDMI cable |
| Mounting Accessories | Not specified | Portable design | Portable design | No mounting accessories |
| Other Accessories | Not specified | Not applicable | Not applicable | Power adapter |
| Documentation | Not specified | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation | Quick-start guide; safety and warranty information | Quick start guide |
Design
| Specification | Bose SoundLink Color II | Bose SoundLink Flex 2nd Gen | JBL Charge Essential 2 | Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | Approximately 5 × 5 × 2 inches (W × H × D) | 9.04 x 20.14 x 5.23 cm | 220 × 96 × 93.4 mm (W × H × D) | 225 mm high × 87 mm diameter |
| Weight | Approximately 1.2 lb (0.54 kg) | 1.291 lb | 0.93 kg | 925 g |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Bose SoundLink Color II | Bose SoundLink Flex 2nd Gen | JBL Charge Essential 2 | Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery | Not specified | Not specified | 27 Wh lithium-ion polymer (3.6 V / 7500 mAh) | Rechargeable lithium-ion |
Specs
Bose SoundLink Color II specifications
General
| Brand | Bose |
|---|---|
| Model | Sound Link Color II |
| Announced | 2016 |
| Type | Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
| Color | Aquatic Blue, Coral Red, Soft Black or Polar White |
Audio
| Drivers | Dual-opposing passive radiators |
|---|---|
| Audio Features | Built-in microphone for hands-free calls; NFC pairing |
Connectivity
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth wireless; NFC touch-to-pair |
|---|---|
| App Support | Bose Connect app |
Power & Battery
| Power Source | Rechargeable lithium-ion battery; USB charging |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 8 hours |
| Charging Port | USB charging |
Design & Controls
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | Approximately 5 × 5 × 2 inches (W × H × D) |
| Weight | Approximately 1.2 lb (0.54 kg) |
| Materials | Silicone exterior |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Access to paired phone’s Siri or Google voice assistant |
|---|---|
| Special Features | Speakerphone; voice prompts; NFC pairing |
What's in the Box
| Speaker / Soundbar | Bose Sound Link Color II |
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