Sound Link Revolve: A powerhouse Bluetooth speaker

Now that Bluetooth speakers have almost become a necessity, the segment is witnessing a boom as well as bringing new technologies and features to give music aficionados a 360-degree, Omni-directional sound.

Bose, the undisputed leader in this space, has introduced two versions of its cylindrical Bluetooth speakers -- Sound Link Revolve (which we review here) and Sound Link Revolve+, for Rs 19,900 and Rs 24,500.

What does work?

Cased in an aluminium body, Sound Link Revolve works as an excellent device for any indoor event and given that it is shock-resistant, it can also be used for an outdoor party.

The device comes with "IPX4" certification which makes this speaker water- and bump-resistant. It can withstand light splashes or even a drizzle. The volume, playback, Bluetooth, AUX and power buttons are neatly placed on top of the speaker.

A multi-function button controls music playback and can be used to activate voice assistants like Apple Siri and Google Assistant. While the company claims that the speaker runs for 12 hours on a single charge, we were only able to play it for eight hours and 43 minutes.

With its excellent uniform design and size, Sound Link Revolve proved to be a powerhouse with crystal clear sound with a discernible difference between high and mid notes and vice versa.

Sound Link Revolve, with its superior sound, not only played louder but the bass response was also good. The details were precise and the background score did not disturb the lyrics.

It can be attached to almost any tripod with the threaded universal mount, has easy charging through a micro-B USB port and auxiliary input allows users to connect with other audio sources.

The "Bose Connect" app makes it easy to connect and automatically switch between Bluetooth devices. You can use the app to connect any two Sound Link Revolve speakers in "Party Mode" or get even closer to the feeling of a live performance by switching to "Stereo Mode". An optional "charging cradle" keeps Sound Link Revolve charged and ready.

What does not work?

The speaker does not come with the charging dock and one has to buy it separately. When compared to "JBL Charge 3", the Bose Sound Link Revolve has less bass. "Charge 3" also had 20 hours of playtime.

By Sourabh Kulesh