Product Comparison: Bose SoundLink III vs Bose Wave SoundTouch


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General Specifications
Brand
Bose
Bose
Model
SoundLink III
Wave SoundTouch
Origin
Mexico
Mexico
About the product
Meet the speaker that brings your music and friends together—with a style that’s all your own. The SoundLink Bluetooth speaker III is our best-performing mobile Bluetooth speaker. It plays louder and longer than its popular predecessor, with advanced Bose technologies that reproduce the fullness, clarity and depth of your music. And a colorful assortment of optional covers let you personalize your speaker.
The Wave SoundTouch music system is part of an entire family of wireless products, from one-piece music systems to home theater. They all work together to play the same music in every room, or different music in different rooms. With SoundTouch, you can discover and enjoy music more effortlessly than ever before.
Key Specs
Connection Type
Pairs easily with your smartphone, iPad or other Bluetooth devices. The speaker remembers the most recent six devices you've used, so reconnecting is even simpler.
Waveguide speaker technology delivers deep, high-performance sound, Free app transforms your phone into your music remote control
Range
30 ft.
Battery Life
14 hour(s)
Size & Weight
Color
Silver/Black
Black
Height
5.1 in.
8.7 in.
Width
9.6 in.
14.6 in.
Depth
1.9 in.
5.6 in.
Weight
3.03 lbs.
9.9 lbs.

Bose SoundLink III

Bose Wave SoundTouch

Features
Controls
Buttons
Remote control
Material
Plastic/Metal
Plastic
Display Type
No
Yes
Battery Type
February 6, 2014
September 10, 2015
Extras
Silicone button panel protects from dirt and dust
There’s also a CD player and AM/FM radio tuner. So you can hear whatever you want with room-filling Wave® sound—all from an easy-to-use system with a fresh, updated design.
Accessories Included
Remote, USB cable, AC power cord, SoundTouch pedestal
Interfaces
AUX In
Yes
Yes
Micro USB
Yes
Yes
Ethernet Port
Yes
USB
Yes
Warranty / Certifications
Certifications
cULus
CE
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
Other Information
Manufacturer
Manual
MSRP
599.95 $
Closed
Site of manufacturer
4.6
4.3
Product manuals
https://assets.bose.com/content/dam/Bose_DAM/Web/consumer_electronics/support/pdfs/soundlink_bluetooth_speaker_iii/Soundlink_bluetooth_speaker_III_qsg_multi.pdf
https://assets.bose.com/content/dam/Bose_DAM/Web/consumer_electronics/global/products/speakers/wave_soundtouch_music_system_iv/pdf/wave_st_iv_pdf_ownersguide_ML.pdf
Ebay
4.6
Number of speakers
4
2
Reviews
Bluetooth version (if specified by manufacturer)
Yes
Yes
Music services supported
Spotify, Pandora, Deezer, iHeart RADIO, SiriusXM, iTunes, Tunein
Audio formats supported
MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC, Apple Lossless
Amazon
4.7
MiniJack (3.5 mm)
Yes

Bose SoundLink III

Bose Wave SoundTouch


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