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Add to SafariWhen comparing UE ROLL 2 vs Bose SoundLink Mini II, the Slant community recommends Bose SoundLink Mini II for most people. In the question“What are the best portable Bluetooth speakers?” Bose SoundLink Mini II is ranked 2nd while UE ROLL 2 is ranked 3rd. The most important reason people chose Bose SoundLink Mini II is:
Instead of a proprietary charger the Mini II uses USB charging with a plug adapter included, this way users can charge connected to any number of devices as well as an outlet.
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Pros
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.
Pro USB charging
Instead of a proprietary charger the Mini II uses USB charging with a plug adapter included, this way users can charge connected to any number of devices as well as an outlet.
Pro Internal mic for speakerphone
Users are able to take calls when their cellphones are connected to the device without having to grab their phone as the Mini II has a built in internal mic for speakerphone calls.
Pro Color choice
The mini 2 comes in two colors a grey looking model as well as a white one. This way you can match with other devices or match what is in a kitchen (as white is often a color used in kitchens).
Cons
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.
Con Limited ranges
Rock as well as music with a lot of bass falls a bit flat on the device as the speaker is not able to handle them well which means it compensates by lowering the volume and clipping certain frequencies.
