The bottom line
The Bose Portable Smart Speaker works well and has impressive bass for such a small speaker. You can indeed take it around with you — even outside on a picnic, thanks to its water-resistant build. It works with both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, so you can pick the smart assistant you want. It's expensive, however, and you can only choose from a limited number of streaming services. Plus, full access to every smart function is dependent on your region of the world