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Bose Portable Smart Speaker — Best for Voice Control
For buyers who want native voice assistant control, the Bose Portable Smart Speaker is the standout option in the range. It supports both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant simultaneously, switchable from within the Bose Music app — a clear advantage over some rivals that have dropped Google support in recent years. It also adds Apple AirPlay 2 and Wi-Fi streaming via Spotify Connect, enabling higher-quality audio than Bluetooth alone. Read our full Bose Portable Home Speaker review for battery life, sound quality testing and how it compares with the Sonos Roam and Sonos Move 2.
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