SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker (2nd Gen), Portable Outdoor Speaker with Hi-Fi Audio, Up to 12 Hours Battery Life, Waterproof and Dustproof, Black

For a compact portable speaker, this sounds impressively full. The volume is more than enough for a kitchen, bedroom, or small get-together, and it stays clear as you turn it up rather than getting harsh and tinny. Vocals are easy to hear and the bass has real weight for something this size, which makes music feel more satisfying than a lot of smaller speakers that sound thin. Pairing has been straightforward with my Samsung S25 Ultra, and connection has been stable during use. It’s also the sort of speaker you can move around without thinking about it. It feels solid and travel-friendly, and the size is ideal for throwing into a bag. Battery life has also been strong in normal use. I’ve been able to use it for [several hours / a couple of days of casual listening] without feeling like I’m constantly charging it. Placement makes a difference, as it sounds bigger when it’s on a solid surface, and if you stick it in a soft spot like bedding it can dull the sound slightly. That’s normal for speakers like this. Overall it feels premium, performs like it, and is a great choice if you want a portable speaker that doesn’t sound like a compromise.

This Bose speaker is amazing, I have different speakers made by Bose all of them are great and I have never been disappointed by any of them, the only reason I have bought this one is for the size and robust design for travel. Easy set up it connected to all my devices straight away, the Bose app is brilliant it makes life so much easier, I knew from experience it would be good but the sound quality matches my larger and more expensive speakers, it really fills the room with Bose quality sound, very impressed. Great battery life, it will last the twelve hours they state and it does charge very fast. Easy to use, nice controls and a really nice design, there are plenty of different cases available for it from hard to carrying, I will be getting one of these for added protection but it is a robust speaker with dust and water prevention features so not a requirement. As for the price, I must admit I did get this discounted so it's easy for me to say how great the value is, but truthfully I would like to buy another one in the future so I can connect them together for an even better sound experience and if I have to pay the full price I will do so as I truly believe they are worth the money. Once again a fantastic speaker worth buying if you want great sound on the go or as your set up in the house. I hope your experience will be as positive as mine has been because I am chuffed with my purchase. Very happy.

Fantastic speaker, was considering the beats pill as my kids have them and they are great but decided on this as I had a Bose iPod doc years ago that was superb. Not disappointed at all the speaker is superb. Sound quality is amazing for a speaker this size. Super easy to set up and connect to my iPhone. The app has an equaliser so you can tailor the sound to suit you. Feels so well built and sturdy. Can’t fault it at all. Great speaker that, based on tests, is great outdoors. Can’t comment on that yet.

Having recently bought a new MacBook Air, I was keen to find a portable Bluetooth speaker that would improve the MacBook's tinny sound. After having watched a few comparison videos on YouTube, I plumped for the Flex 2 SoundLink. It felt strange buying a speaker without hearing or seeing it, but I've had Bose products before and always liked their sound. Having used it for three weeks now I have to say I'm really impressed. It's so easy to use, immediately pairing to both my laptop and iPhone and for such a small speaker the sound is superb. Yes, it's not stereo, but the quality of the sound it produces is superb, neither tinny or boomy, just rich and surprisingly loud. I find it works best sat on a phone stand (I use the excellent Lamicall) and in conjunction with a portable Anker charger. Once charged, the battery lasts for hours (at least 10) and quickly recharges. Being portable and Bluetooth, you can take it anywhere you want, be it the bathroom or outside. The speaker can also be controlled via the Bose app which also allows you to alter the EQ levels (Although fairly basic, I imagine Bose will update the software at some point) All n all, I think this is a great little speaker - it has transformed listening to music on both my laptop and phone. Its understated looks and finish exude quality and the sound performance speaks for itself.

Fabulous portable speaker. As you would expect from BOSE the sound quality is excellent. It holds a charge really really well. It’s really easy to pair with my phone and other Bose speakers I have. It’s also really sturdy and excellent value for money. Would totally recommend.

Love this Bose speaker, great sound. Good job Bose. Worth the cost.

Great speaker, good build, small size, sleek look, sound is good not stupid loud easy to connect too definitely would buy another

Très bon son. Faut juste le trouver à un prix pas trop élevé

The sound is full... the bass is amazing!! The app works well to fine tune the sound to your liking. It's lightweight and very easy to take with you on the go. It fits nicely in bags due to the flatter design. I am very happy with this purchase.

Je cherchais une enceinte avec de belles basses profondes et un son propre, et je ne suis vraiment pas déçu ! J'étais habitué à du JBL mais j'avais envie d'autre chose, je savais que Bose était connu pour son excellente qualité sonore alors je n'ai pas hésité. Je l'avais d'abord acheté en tant que cadeau, puis j'ai adoré le son alors j'ai fini par me la prendre aussi en couleur Rose pétal ! En revanche niveau couleur j'aurais aimé un rose un peu plus voyant car je le trouve trop pale, mais ce n'est qu'un détail. Cette enceinte charge très vite et tient longtemps, c'est livré avec la notice et un cable de recharge. On a un bouton pour ajouter un raccourcie, moi j'ai mis Spotify en tant que raccourcie ce qui est très pratique pour moi. Il y a aussi une application à installer qui permet de paramétrer plusieurs choses, comme l'égaliseur par exemple et bien d'autre chose. J'ai fais le test de la mettre dans l'eau pour voir si elle était vraiment étanche et je confirme que oui comme vous pouvez le voir sur la vidéo. En revanche le son n'est pas très bon, il devient étouffé par l'eau et grésille un peu, mais ça marche. Conclusion : Je conseille vraiment de l'acheter elle est vraiment excellente ! Vous ne serez pas déçu ! En plus il y a souvent des ventes flashs où vous pourrez la trouver pour pas trop cher, moi je l'ai eu à moins de 100euros donc je suis ravie !

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The Bose SoundLink Flex 2nd Gen speaker is hands down my favorite bluetooth speaker, though I do own the latest Beats Pill and love it for its capabilities. At present, I own eight of these 2nd Gen Flex speakers, one in each color variant. I do find that audiobooks, podcasts and spoken content sound best on the 2nd Gen Flex. Most Music does as well. Some reviewers report sound differences between the color variants. After initially suspecting this and repeatedly comparing the identical audio on each speaker, I found that the most likely explanation is how one is holding the speaker when audio is playing, as the audio does change based on the position of the speaker. Features I would like to see in the 3rd Gen model include: Much longer battery life. The technology and capabilities exist. The speaker is so excellent that paying a little more for much longer battery life, perhaps double, would be worth it. Lossless ability. When connecting the latest Bose Ultra headphones and even the Beats Pill to my iPhone with the Usb C to Usb C cables, each offer lossless streaming. The ability to connect the Flex to a CD player or some other audio device via the cable. There are Usb C to 3.5mm male and female cables on the market and this would be nice as I still have a small Bose CD player and plenty of CDs. While there are bluetooth transmitters such as the AirFly which make connectivity possible, direct wired connectivity is still nice for some of us. A detachable strap. The Beats Pill and the most excellent Bose SoundLink Micro 2nd Gen both offer a detachable strap. This would be a nice option for the Flex in the future. Pairing four Flex speakers in surround sound mode. While two Flex speakers are great in stereo, pairing four for surround sound would be next level great. The ability to change the volume of the obnoxious sounds the Flex puts out. I do like these sounds, particularly when the speaker connects to bluetooth. However, these are way too loud. The Beats Pill has the option of controlling the volume of its sounds. The same is true for the voice prompts. While some of the voice prompts can be disabled in the app, the volume cannot be changed. Even without these potential additions to a 3rd Gen Flex, this existing 2nd Gen Flex is a phenomenal bluetooth speaker that serves many purposes. The Alpine Sage color variant has been discontinued, as it was limited. However, the existing color options are excellent, particularly the Twilight Blue. Although the Flex and Beats Pill are both excellent and come down to personal preference when selecting one or the other, I would also go with the Flex if I did not have the luxury of owning both. In fact, I would go with the Flex over any other, even if it has yet to fulfill all its potential, which with the suggestions I mentioned for the 3rd Gen Flex, it would be an untouchable speaker. Highly recommend the 2nd Gen Flex to all reading this.