A compact wireless streaming speaker from Bluesound with BluOS, AirPlay 2, dual-band Wi-Fi, gigabit Ethernet and two-way aptX HD Bluetooth. It has two 4 inch woofers and two 3/4 inch tweeters driven by 100 W of bi-amplified power.
Bluesound says the Pulse Mini 2i gets its biggest acoustic upgrade yet, with double the bass drivers and amplifier power of the model before it, redesigned tweeters and a DSP engine. It comes in black or white.
The Pulse Mini 2i, from Bluesound
Why you will love it
A true stereo speaker in a small case
Bluesound lists 100 W of total system power, bi-amplified: 40 W for each woofer and 10 W for each tweeter. The woofers are 4 inches (102 mm), the tweeters are 3/4 inch (19 mm), and the enclosure is sealed.
Frequency response is listed as 50Hz to 20kHz within 1.5 dB, and 10 dB down at 40Hz, with THD+N of 0.030%. Bluesound says the redesigned tweeters widen the listening sweet spot.

BluOS and AirPlay 2
The BluOS app controls the speaker, its music service integrations, internet radio and podcasts, and your own files. Bluesound lists 17 or more music services and AirPlay 2.
It plays MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF and MQA files at 32 to 192kHz and 16 to 24 bit. Presets are set up in the app, and Bluesound lists Amazon Alexa voice control.
Wi-Fi, Ethernet and Bluetooth
Bluesound lists dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi and a gigabit Ethernet port. Bluetooth is built in with Qualcomm aptX HD, version 5.0, and works two-way, so the speaker can also send audio to Bluetooth headphones and speakers.
Inputs are a combo TOSLINK and 3.5 mm analogue input and a USB-A port for FAT32 drives. There is a 3.5 mm headphone output, and a front-panel IR sensor that can learn a remote.


Stereo pairs and multi-room
Group the Pulse Mini 2i with other Bluesound players to play in sync across rooms. Bluesound also says you can pair two Pulse Mini 2i speakers for stereo, with separate left and right channels.
The speaker has simple touch controls on the top panel. Bluesound lists the optional RC1 remote control as an accessory.
Is it right for you?
A great fit if you…
- Want a small speaker that streams over Wi-Fi with BluOS and AirPlay 2
- Plan to build a multi-room Bluesound system
- Want to buy two for a stereo pair
- Want an optical or analogue input for a TV or other source
Worth knowing
- It plugs into mains power; it has no battery
- Presets are set up in the BluOS app
- Bluetooth works both ways, so it can receive audio and send it to headphones
- Control is through the BluOS app
Build your system
Bluesound says you can group the Pulse Mini 2i with other Bluesound players or pair two for stereo.
- Bigger speaker: Compare the Bluesound Pulse Flex 2i
- Soundbar: For TV, see the Bluesound Pulse Soundbar+ and Pulse Sub+
- Streamer: Add a Bluesound Powernode for a wired stereo system
- More from Bluesound: See the Bluesound range
Specifications
Audio
| Power output | 100 W total system power, bi-amplified (40 W x 2 woofer, 10 W x 2 tweeter) |
|---|---|
| Speakers | 2 x 4" (102 mm) woofers; 2 x 3/4" (19 mm) tweeters |
| Enclosure | Sealed |
| Frequency response | 50Hz - 20kHz +/-1.5 dB, -10 dB at 40Hz |
| Distortion | THD+N 0.030% |
| Amplification | Digital |
| Processor | ARM Cortex-A9, 1 GHz |
Streaming and control
| Operating system | BluOS |
|---|---|
| File formats | MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF, MQA |
| Sampling rates and bit depths | 32 - 192kHz; 16 - 24 bit |
| Music service integrations | 17+ |
| Third-party integrations | AirPlay 2 |
| Voice control | Amazon Alexa |
| Control systems | Crestron, Control4, RTI, ELAN, URC, Lutron |
| Controls | Touch LED play/pause, volume and previous/next; presets in the app |
Connections
| Wi-Fi | 802.11ac, dual-band |
|---|---|
| Ethernet | RJ45, gigabit |
| Bluetooth | Built in, Qualcomm aptX HD, Bluetooth 5.0, two-way (transmit and receive) |
| Optical / analogue input | Combo TOSLINK / 3.5 mm |
| USB | Type A (FAT32); Type B (mini) for servicing |
| Headphone output | 3.5 mm stereo |
| IR | Front-panel IR sensor |
| Power | Universal bi-pin AC cord input (100 - 240 V AC) |
Physical
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 335 x 172 x 155 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 3.6 kg |
| Power consumption | 10 W idle, under 0.5 W standby |
| Finishes | Black or white, matte |
Specifications from Bluesound's Pulse Mini 2i product page and data sheet, checked November 2026.
What is in the box
- Pulse Mini 2i
- 120 V AC and 230 V AC power cords
- Ethernet cable
- TOSLINK optical to 3.5 mm adaptor
Questions people ask
Does it have AirPlay 2?
Yes. Bluesound lists AirPlay 2.
Can I use two as a stereo pair?
Yes. Bluesound says you can pair two Pulse Mini 2i speakers for stereo, with separate left and right channels.
What inputs does it have?
A combo TOSLINK and 3.5 mm analogue input, a USB-A port and gigabit Ethernet.
Does it have Bluetooth?
Yes. Bluetooth 5.0 with Qualcomm aptX HD, working two-way.
Which voice assistant does it work with?
Bluesound lists Amazon Alexa.
How do I control it?
With the BluOS app, the touch controls on top, or the optional RC1 remote.