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Bose SoundLink Revolve
Apple HomePod (1st generation)
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Bluetooth
Yes
Wi-Fi
No
Speakerphone
Yes
Voice Assistant
Yes
Battery Powered
Yes
Bluetooth
No
Wi-Fi
Yes
Speakerphone
Yes
Voice Assistant
Yes
Battery Powered
No
Our Verdict
Bose SoundLink Revolve
Apple HomePod (1st generation)
Depending on your listening habits, you may prefer either the Apple HomePod (1st generation) or the Bose SoundLink Revolve. The Apple is better for music, videos, and voice assistant. Its sound profile is a bit more neutral and has a deeper, more extended low-bass and a better soundstage. Also, it comes with built-in Siri capabilities. However, the Apple speaker isn't meant to be used outdoors, unlike the Bose. It's also been discontinued and may be more difficult to find in new condition. That said, the Bose is more portable, is better built, and is rated for water, dust, and impact resistance.
Variants
- Bose SoundLink Revolve (Lux Gray)
- Bose SoundLink Revolve (Triple Black)
- HomePod (1st generation) (Space Gray)
- HomePod (1st generation) (White)
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Bose SoundLink Revolve
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Space Gray
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Triple Black
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Main Differences for
Music
Music
Threshold
Music
6.6
7.0
Frequency Response Accuracy
6.9
7.3
Dynamics
5.9
6.8
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Style Photo
RGB Lights
No
No
Portability
9.2
4.2
Dimensions Photo
Volume
62 in³ (1,022 cm³)
203 in³ (3,332 cm³)
Weight
1.5 lbs (0.7 kg)
5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)
Power Source
Battery & USB
AC Only
One-Hand Carry
Yes
No
Build Quality
8.0
6.4
Build Quality Photo
Material Quality
Good
Good
Water Resistance
Water-resistant (IPx4)
No
Dust Resistance
Yes (IP rating unspecified)
Unspecified
Impact Resistance
Yes (IK rating unspecified)
No
Floats In Water
Unspecified
No
Controls
9.0
8.0
Controls Photo
Controls Photo 2
Ease Of Use
Great
Great
Feedback
Great
Great
Music Play/Pause
Yes (Physical)
Yes (Tactile)
Call Answer/End
Yes (Physical)
Yes (Tactile)
Volume Up/Down
Yes (Physical)
Yes (Tactile)
Track Next/Previous
Yes (Physical)
Yes (Tactile)
Microphone On/Off
Yes (Physical)
No
Additional Controls
Yes
Yes
In The Box
In The Box Photo
Sound
Frequency Response Accuracy
6.9
7.3
Frequency Response Graph
Slope
-0.34
0.19
Std. Err.
2.66 dB
2.35 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
61.7 Hz
53.4 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
18.0 kHz
19.1 kHz
Raw Frequency Response
Raw Frequency Response Graph
Binaural Recording @ 1m
Binaural Recording @ 2m
Soundstage
7.2
7.5
Directivity Graph
Directivity Index
1.53 dB
0.97 dB
Stereo
No (mono)
No (mono)
Dynamics
5.9
6.8
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
85.4 dB SPL
88.5 dB SPL
DRC @ Max Volume
3.49 dB
2.41 dB
Active Features
Battery
8.6
0.0
Battery Life
12.1 hrs
N/A
Charge Time
3.7 hrs
N/A
Power Saving
Yes
No
Charging Port
Micro-USB
No Battery
Battery Powered
Yes
No
Voice Assistant
5.1
10
Alexa
No
No
Google Assistant
Yes (Requires Smartphone)
No
Speakerphone
Yes
Yes
Siri
Yes (Requires Smartphone)
Built-in
Voice Assistant
Yes
Yes
Voice Activation
No
Yes
Microphone Mute
No
Yes
Far-Field Performance
Excellent
Excellent
Ambient Noise Performance
Great
Excellent
App
6.6
6.6
App Picture
App Name
Bose Connect
Apple Home
iOS
Yes
Yes
Android
Yes
No
EQ
No
No
Stereo Pair Mode
Yes
Yes
Party Mode
Yes
Yes
Multi-Room
No
Yes
Connectivity
Wired
Aux Input
Yes
No
USB Audio
Yes
No
Other Ports
No
No
Bluetooth
7.3
0.0
Bluetooth
Yes
No
Bluetooth Version
Unspecified
No Bluetooth
Bluetooth iOS Latency
151 ms
N/A
Bluetooth Android Latency
217 ms
N/A
Bluetooth Range
164.0 ft (50.0 m)
N/A
Multi-Device Pairing
2 Devices
No
Wi-Fi
0.0
8.1
Wi-Fi Version
No Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5
Wi-Fi Frequency Band
No Wi-Fi
2.4GHz & 5GHz
Wi-Fi
No
Yes
Apple AirPlay
No
Yes
AirPlay Latency
N/A
37 ms
Google Chromecast
No
No
Chromecast Latency
N/A
N/A
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Bose SoundLink Revolve
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Space Gray
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Triple Black
Bose SoundLink Revolve
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HomePod (1st generation)
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