Bose SoundLink Revolve review: specs and price

The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device. Bigger drivers are more powerful and can produce better bass.

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A speaker driver is an individual transducer that converts electrical energy to sound waves. More drivers may result in better sound quality.

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There is a control panel on the device body, so you can easily access the volume control or remote without having to interact with a cable or another device it's connected to.

The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes. Show more

With a detachable cable you can use alternative cables, and if the cable is pulled it will pop out instead of breaking.

Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience. Show more

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An amplifier is integrated into the device. An audio amplifier takes a small signal and makes it bigger without making any other changes in it which results in better sound, so any sound source can be connected to speakers.

Devices with a subwoofer have a higher quality, deeper bass.

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A passive radiator is a type of driver (speaker) that doesn't have a voice coil and a magnet. The sound vibrations produced by a passive radiator depend on its mass and the size of its enclosure. It is usually used in combination with a woofer to produce deep bass tones.

More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.

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The battery can be recharged and used over again.

The time it takes to fully charge the battery.

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An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.

The device's battery life (when in use) as given by the manufacturer. With a longer battery life you have to charge the device less often.

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The device can connect at a greater distance via Bluetooth or infrared to another device.

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An auxiliary input allows you to play other audio sources by connecting them through a simple audio connection like a 3.5mm jack, i.e for MP3 or portable DVD/CD player.

Device supports fast Bluetooth pairing using NFC so it can communicate with other devices over Bluetooth. You can fastly pair devices without entering a code by simply holding one device next to the device with which it is to be paired.

With more USB ports, you are able to connect more devices.

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Wireless devices allow users more freedom of movement.

With voice prompts, you will automatically receive information via audio messages – for instance, you may find out that the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device.

You can use your voice to control key functions of the device and you can easily access your device without pushing any button.