Product Comparison: Bose SoundLink Color vs Bose SoundLink III
General Specifications
Brand
Bose
Bose
Model
SoundLink Color
SoundLink III
Origin
Mexico
Mexico
About the product
The SoundLink Color speaker suits your active, mobile lifestyle. The body is constructed of durable materials, and its rounded, compact shape fits easily into your bag or backpack. The speaker can connect to two Bluetooth devices at the same time, letting you switch between them quickly—when the first device stops playing, the second can start.
Meet the speaker that brings your music and friends together—with a style that’s all your own. The SoundLink Bluetooth speaker III is our best-performing mobile Bluetooth speaker. It plays louder and longer than its popular predecessor, with advanced Bose technologies that reproduce the fullness, clarity and depth of your music. And a colorful assortment of optional covers let you personalize your speaker.
Key Specs
Connection Type
Voice prompts
Pairs easily with your smartphone, iPad or other Bluetooth devices. The speaker remembers the most recent six devices you've used, so reconnecting is even simpler.
Range
30 ft.
30 ft.
Battery Life
8 hour(s)
14 hour(s)
Size & Weight
Color
Black (also available in 4 colors)
Silver/Black
Height
5.25 in.
5.1 in.
Width
5 in.
9.6 in.
Depth
2.25 in.
1.9 in.
Weight
1.2 lbs.
3.03 lbs.
Features
Controls
Buttons
Buttons
Material
Silicon
Plastic/Metal
Display Type
No
No
Protection
Yes
Accessories Included
USB charging cable
Extras
30 minutes auto-off setting
Silicone button panel protects from dirt and dust
Battery Type
February 6, 2014
Interfaces
AUX In
Yes
Yes
Micro USB
Yes
Yes
NFC
Yes
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
cULus
Other Information
MSRP
129.95 $
Closed
Site of manufacturer
3.9
4.6
Newegg
5
Product manuals
https://assets.bose.com/content/dam/Bose_DAM/Web/consumer_electronics/global/products/speakers/soundlink_color_ii/pdf/soundlink_color_ii_PDF_ownersguide_ML.pdf
https://assets.bose.com/content/dam/Bose_DAM/Web/consumer_electronics/support/pdfs/soundlink_bluetooth_speaker_iii/Soundlink_bluetooth_speaker_III_qsg_multi.pdf
Ebay
4.9
4.6
Number of speakers
2
4
Bestbuy
4.7
Amazon
4.5
MiniJack (3.5 mm)
Yes
Bluetooth version (if specified by manufacturer)
Yes
Yes
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