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This Bose Bluetooth speaker won our blind portable speaker showdown, and now it's finally available at an affordable price

The Bose SoundLink Micro Gen 2 sounds fantastic for a speaker of its size, and now it's so much easier to recommend thanks to this price cut.

This Bose Bluetooth speaker won our blind portable speaker showdown, and now it's finally available at an affordable price

In a recent blind portable speaker showdown, the Bose SoundLink Micro Gen 2 emerged as the winner, despite its high price. However, it is now available at an affordable price during Amazon Prime Day Big Deal Days sale. The speaker boasts impressive bass, excellent attention to detail, and excellent sound reproduction. In the US, the deal offers a 22% discount, bringing the price down to $99.99 (was $129).

In the UK, a 33% discount brings the price to £79.95 (was £119.95). The Bose SoundLink Micro Gen 2 features a sleek and compact design, IP67 waterproofing, 12 hours of battery life, and customizable EQ. Its bass performance was particularly praised in the blind test, with participants finding it to provide more full-bodied and dynamic low-end output than rivals.

At this price, the speaker is a strong value-for-money option, making it a commendable choice for music lovers.

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