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A rugged mini speaker is an essential you’ll get use out of all year, from house parties to camping trips. In the warmer months, you can take it to the beach or BBQs, and in the winter, it’s durable enough to handle snowy adventures and warm up with your favorite playlist during a hot shower. The Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen Bluetooth Speaker is a tiny yet powerful option that fits the bill for all of the above, and right now it’s 23% off at its lowest price ever: $99 (originally $129).

The second-gen Bose SoundLink Micro has richer audio and clarity, as well as battery life that lasts up to 12 hours (twice as long as the first generation). Its appearance is similar to the first, but it’s slightly heavier and larger, measuring 4.0 by 4.0 by 1.7 inches and weighing 11.6 ounces. It comes with a strap that can attach the speaker to bags, handlebars, and more. The controls are located in a groove on the front, including a Shortcut button that lets you pair multiple speakers or activate Spotify Tap. 

Beyond its powerful sound, it’s also one of the most durable mini speakers on the market with an IP67 rating that makes it waterproof and dustproof (though not safe to submerge for extended periods). It’s a mono speaker with a single driver that connects via Bluetooth 5.4 and supports the AAC and SBC codecs, as well as Google Fast Pair. PCMag, which gives it an “excellent rating,” notes that while it includes a USB-A-to-USB-C cable, it would’ve been more helpful to include a standard USB-C cable. 

Despite its high rating, it also doesn’t have the ability to reproduce low frequencies or support high-resolution audio. And unlike the first generation, this model doesn’t have a speakerphone to use for phone calls. The sound performs well despite its portability, and while the bass response isn’t the deepest, it’s impressive for the updated SoundLink Micro’s size. Compared to speakers with fully adjustable EQ, the Bose app EQ is somewhat no-frills and only has three adjustable bands.