Product Comparison: Denon DSB-250BT vs Bose SoundLink Mini II
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General Specifications
Brand
Denon
Bose
Model
DSB-250BT
SoundLink
Origin
China
China
About the product
The range topping Denon Envaya is an IP67 rated dust and water-proof premium portable Bluetooth speaker, which features latest aptX Bluetooth V4.1 connectivity, offering CD-like streaming without wires.
The SoundLink Mini Bluetooth speaker II delivers full sound with deeper lows than you’d expect from a speaker that fits in the palm of your hand. And because it’s wireless and ultra-compact, it’s easy to take Bose sound anywhere.
Key Specs
Power output
27 W
50 W
Connection Type
Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth
Range
98.43 ft.
30 ft.
Battery Life
13 hour(s)
10 hour(s)
Dynamic Configuration
3 drivers
3 drivers
Denon DSB-250BT
Bose SoundLink Mini II
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Denon DSB-250BT Portable Premium Bluetooth Speaker
- Brilliant soundstage. Very powerful speaker.
- Battery life seems pretty impressive.
Bose SoundLink Mini II Portable Bluetooth Speakers
- I am very disappointed in the battery life of Bose products. In the 1 1/2 years I have had this Speaker I have taken very good care of it and used it very little. At this point, it will not charge over 50 percent.
- This is my first BOSE product - I love the sound clarity and battery life.
- The battery life is awesome. The unit itself cosmetically looks a little dated, but the sound makes it worth it.
- The Bluetooth connects immediately upon turning on the device. Most take at least a couple seconds, but not the SoundLink.
- Good battery life - charge level was still 100% after watching the first movie.
Size & Weight
Color
Silver/Black
Black
Height
3.03 in.
2 in.
Width
8.23 in.
7.1 in.
Depth
2.91 in.
2.3 in.
Weight
1.65 lbs.
1.5 lbs.
Denon DSB-250BT
Bose SoundLink Mini II
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Denon DSB-250BT Portable Premium Bluetooth Speaker
- Excellent speaker. Small and powerful sound.
- Small, but powerful and clear sound.
- Superb! Great sound for such a small, battery powered speaker!
- The design is very good and looks compact and quality.
- Clear sound, robust finish and more compact than you expected.
Bose SoundLink Mini II Portable Bluetooth Speakers
- I wanted a well made, good sounding, small portable speaker for the home and I don't think I could have made a better choice.
- The sound from this small speaker is spectacular. It produces great bass with well balances treble and is made with precision quality- it is surprisingly heavy.
- I enjoy the excellent battery life, sounds, tones, and volume range from this small speaker.
- The bass is absolutely astounding from such a small unit.
- Great little speaker; very big sound for its size. I'm also really surprised by the BT range - much better than the JBL flip I've used in the past.
Features
Controls
Buttons
Buttons
Material
Plastic / Metal
Plastic
Display Type
No
No
Battery Type
Lithium-ion polymer
Lithium-ion polymer
Supported Systems
Smartphones / Tablets, PC, TV
Smartphones / Tablets, PC
Hand Strap
Yes
No
Protection
IP67 waterproof, IP67 dustproof
Water-resistant
Accessories Included
USB cable, Strap
Charging cradle, Power adaptor
Extras
Envaya Link, Voice Assistant integration
Built-in speakerphone, allows you to enjoy hands-free calling, Easy pairing, Charges easily
What customers say about "Features"
Denon DSB-250BT Portable Premium Bluetooth Speaker
- This delivers great range, quality and power.
- This speaker works well, pairs very easily and although the buttons are the easiest to use.
- The controls aren't great. They are neither touch nor traditional buttons.
Bose SoundLink Mini II Portable Bluetooth Speakers
- The ability to use it as a speakerphone is a handy feature. Callers have noted that my voice sounds clear. An incoming call can be answered (or refused) with a tap of a button on top of the unit.
- Just push the button on the speaker and you can speak through it. I can hear others well through it, and they tell me they hear me normally.
- Connecting is also a breeze, after your initial set up. Its as easy as pushing a button.
- The action button is a really cool way to let you pause and change tracks without fussing with your phone.
- I like the multifunction button to pause and skip songs.
Interfaces
AUX In
Yes
Yes
Ethernet Port
No
No
Micro USB
Yes
Yes
USB
No
No
Lightning Port
No
No
NFC
No
No
Card Slot
No
No
What customers say about "Interfaces"
Denon DSB-250BT Portable Premium Bluetooth Speaker
- The charging port was located on the back of the device, so there was good access and it was easy to get to.
- Excellent sound quality — Shock resistant thanks to its silicone casings. Great connectors.
- USB-C charging would have made this perfect.
- Inconvenient and awkward flap at the back covering the charging and aux ports.
- The charging cable provided is only about a foot long, a decent size cable should be included as standard.
Bose SoundLink Mini II Portable Bluetooth Speakers
- They have also increased the battery life and changed from a proprietary charging connector to a standard mini-USB port.
- I really appreciate that it can charge through the included proprietary base or through micro-USB.
- I use it with phone and desktop computer via bluetooth and now have it working via the aux input as sound system for my TV.
- Everything great except it buzz really loud connecting with aux when nothing is played.
- The AUX jack, thru which music plays fine, shuts off after 15 minutes.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
Manufacturer
Manual
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