Product Comparison: Bose SoundLink Color vs Bose SoundLink III

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Bose SoundLink Color Bluetooth Speaker

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Bose SoundLink III Bluetooth Speaker

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General Specifications

Brand

Bose

Model

SoundLink Color

SoundLink III

Origin

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.

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.

Bose SoundLink Color

Bose SoundLink III

Features

Controls

Buttons

Material

Silicon

Plastic/Metal

Display Type

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

Micro USB

Yes

NFC

Yes

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

1 year(s)

Certifications

cULus

Other Information

Manufacturer

Manual

MSRP

129.95 $

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Site of manufacturer

3.9

4.6

Newegg

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

Reviews

Bestbuy

4.7

Amazon

4.5

MiniJack (3.5 mm)

Yes

Bluetooth version (if specified by manufacturer)