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Bose SoundLink FlexRecommended1 / 14
Bose

Bose SoundLink Flex

Current price · Amazon US
$129.99
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Value for Money & durability / build quality
7/ 10
7
0.010.0

At 7, its value for money beats 38% of bluetooth speakers we've measured.

Measured on 56 of the 167 we've cataloged.

9/ 10
9
0.010.0

A 9 puts its durability / build quality in the top half of bluetooth speakers we've measured.

Measured on 53 of the 167 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Battery Life Wireless
12 hBelow average
12 h
5 h30 h

below average for bluetooth speakers — based on 137 of 167 we've cataloged.

IP Rating
IP67Most common
IP6740%IPX730%IPX49%IP686%

IP67 is the most common — on 40% of the 128 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 167).

Bluetooth Version
4.2
5.334%5.021%5.410%4.28%

4.2 appears on 8% of the 135 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 167).

Is Portable
YesMost common
True92%False8%

True is the most common — on 92% of the 160 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 167).

Battery

Battery Life Wireless
12 h
Charging Method
USB-C
Fast Charging
No
Powerbank Output
No

Build

IP Rating
IP67
Floating Design
Yes

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version
4.2
Bluetooth Codec
SBC
Bluetooth Range
9 m
Connection Type
Bluetooth
Multi Speaker Chain
Yes
Stereo Pairing
Yes

Design

Is Portable
Yes
Color Options
Black, carmine red, stone blue, white
Dimensions Depth
53 mm
Dimensions Height
90 mm
Dimensions Width
201 mm
Carry Strap
Yes
Power Source
Rechargeable battery
Weight
600 g

Features

Speakerphone
Yes
Companion App
IOS + Android
Voice Assistant Support
Siri, Google Assistant

Sound

Amplification
Active (powered)
Channels
1.0 (mono)
Driver Count
1

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating
7.4/ 10
Recommended
Dave Carr
Reviewed byDave CarrVideo Producer/WriterReviewed October 2024
Design6.0
Portability7.0
Features8.0
Value7.0
The verdict

While the SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) doesn't offer any major hardware upgrades over its predecessor, it does feature some helpful updates. Whether you're camping in the rain or enjoying a sunny afternoon at the beach, the SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) remains a solid choice for a portable, durable Bluetooth speaker that can handle the great outdoors.

✓What we like
✓IP67
✓Rugged build
✓Strap attachment
✓aptX codec
✕What could be better
✕Lackluster EQ options
✕Minimal upgrades from 1st Gen
✕No AUX in
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