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@smooth_maple_17 · Owner-reported
Owned 1–2 years · Still using it: no, stopped · Posted
After 14 months of very good performance, both speakers stopped taking a charge. Bose support refused to help.
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At 7, its value for money beats 38% of bluetooth speakers we've measured.
Measured on 56 of the 160 we've cataloged.
A 9 puts its durability / build quality in the top half of bluetooth speakers we've measured.
Measured on 53 of the 160 we've cataloged.
Would not buy it again; has stopped using it.
Owned 1–2 years.
What gave out: Battery (1)
below average for bluetooth speakers — based on 131 of 160 we've cataloged.
IP67 is the most common — on 40% of the 123 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 160).
4.2 appears on 7% of the 129 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 160).
True is the most common — on 92% of the 153 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 160).
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.
✓Liked: IP67, Rugged build, Strap attachment, aptX codec
✕Could be better: Lackluster EQ options, Minimal upgrades from 1st Gen, No AUX in
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Would not buy againAfter 14 months of very good performance, both speakers stopped taking a charge. Bose support refused to help.
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