Big, weighty sound ; Goes loud without hardening ; Google Assistant and Alexa

Poor detail ; Timing is underwhelming ; Lack of dynamic range ; Cluttered and confused

There are those who will be enamoured with the Bose Home Speaker 300’s weight and volume, but they are about the only things it gets right

Powerful audio output with rich bass depth and sculpted, crisp highs. Works with Alexa and Google Assistant.

Sometimes distorts on deep bass. Play/Pause can have a minor delay.

The Bose Home Speaker 300 offers Alexa and Google Assistant voice control in a small, powerful package.

Smooth sound and slick looks ; Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant are both on board ; Bluetooth and Apple AirPlay 2 connectivity in addition to Wi-Fi ; Six very useful content preset buttons

Multi-room configurations are limited to the Bose Home Speaker 300 and 500, and the Bose Soundbar 500 and 700 ; You can’t pair this speaker with a Bose bass module ; You can’t pair two of these speakers for stereo performances

Bose is working hard to compete in the smart speaker market, and I’d wager the company will add even more models to this line—perhaps a top-of-the-line Home Speaker 700—as well as more home theater products. It’s unfortunate, however, that the company...

The offers high-quality and loud audio in a relatively affordable package. It is a great choice, particularly if you're looking for just a single speaker, and want the convenience of a Bluetooth connection.