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Add to SafariWhen comparing Bose SoundLink Mini vs UE ROLL 2, the Slant community recommends UE ROLL 2 for most people. In the question“What are the best portable Bluetooth speakers?” UE ROLL 2 is ranked 3rd while Bose SoundLink Mini is ranked 6th. The most important reason people chose UE ROLL 2 is:
Roll has an omnidirectional sound pattern allowing it to fill rooms with sound more easily than a directional sound pattern.
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Pros
Pro Great sound quality for it`s size
I have tested many portable speakers to take with me on the beach and not to be too heavy, this little monster is just amazing, sound quality and battery life time.
Pro Great sound quality at lower volumes
The Soundlink Mini uses software to make sure there is no distortion on the device meaning that when you go louder the software will quit the music some, which makes for a more even sound, though means that you can not go as loud as some other devices.
Pro 7-hour battery life
Rechargeable lithium ion battery that is reported to last up to 7 hours, which is about the middle ground of higher end bluetooth speakers.
Pro Bluetooth connectivity
The device remembers up to six of the last connected devices which makes bluetooth connection relatively easy.
Pro Durable construction
An aluminum body with large speakers that gives a sense of an old style radio, the construction of the device feels solid with a weight of 1.5 pounds and a casing that feels as though it will hold up for years no matter how much abuse it takes.
Pro Fill the room well
Roll has an omnidirectional sound pattern allowing it to fill rooms with sound more easily than a directional sound pattern.
Pro Comes with a floatie!
Every Roll 2 speaker comes with a little floatie that the speaker can be attached to using the bungee strap. Awesome for pool parties or just chilling.
Pro Double Up feature
Has the ability to be linked to another UE bluetooth speaker so they'll play together to get the sound louder or play in different rooms. Linking is easily done through the companion app or using a combination of buttons on the speakers themselves.
Pro Bungee strap allows attaching the device to other objects
Roll comes with a bungee strap that can be used to attach the device to all kinds of things such as a shower head or a rear view mirror.
Pro Waterproof
The device is IPX7 certified, allowing it to be submerged in water up to a meter. This makes for a device that is good to use outdoors and around water.
Cons
Con Discontinued by manufacturer
As of June 2015, this model is no longer being produced by the manufacturer and been replaced with its successor, the Soundlink Mini II.
Con Heavy for its size
The device weighs 1.5 pounds, which feels solid but may be a bit much if you plan on carrying it around to a lot of places.
Con Proprietary charging port
The charging port is proprietary, which means you need to carry around the charger in order to charge it (instead of using a standard mico usb which is often used in electronics now). This also means if the cord is lost another will have to be purchased, which will be hard to find and costly.
Con Trouble with bass
Like most small speakers the UE Roll has trouble with bass, so anything with heavy bass in the song will come out sounding not optimal, but still better than speakers inside a tablet or phone.
