The Bose SoundLink Plus portable Bluetooth speaker is now priced at $179, down from $269. Price trackers show this is the lowest price it has ever reached. The discount amounts to 33% off.
The speaker is compact enough to clip to a backpack with a built-in nylon strap. It has an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance. Battery life lasts up to 20 hours depending on volume. It supports Bluetooth 5.4 with AAC and AptX Adaptive support and can keep two devices paired for easier switching.
The speaker lacks a microphone, aux port, and voice assistant support. Its sound profile emphasizes mid and high-bass, which suits electronic and pop tracks. At higher volumes, some compression occurs. The speaker plays audio in mono rather than stereo, but its directivity keeps sound clear from different listening angles.
CNET called it "the Goldilocks of Bose Bluetooth speakers." A PCMag review noted the punch it delivers feels clean for its size, though it does not reach true low-bass territory.