SoundLink Flex
BoseReleased Oct 1, 2021 · Analysis updated Sep 21, 2026
Enjoy rich sound and durable design with this lightweight, easy-to-use portable speaker featuring long battery life. The Bose SoundLink Flex scores 80/100 based on 23 expert reviews in the portable speakers category. Coverage includes reviews from CNET, TechRadar, The Verge, and Android Police.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 23 expert reviews
General agreement: our scores range from 72 (Tom's Guide) to 88 (CNET).
Average of 23 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score
Pros
- Great sound quality(20)
- Premium build quality(12)
- Long battery life(11)
- Lightweight design(8)
- Easy to use(6)
Cons
- Limited features(20)
- High price(4)
- No aux input(3)
- Low maximum volume(3)
23 Publication Reviews
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The Bose SoundLink Flex delivers impressive sound for its compact size, is fully waterproof and floats, making it one of the best mini Bluetooth speakers available at $150.
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The Bose SoundLink Flex Gen 2 is a compact, waterproof Bluetooth speaker with great sound quality that the reviewer uses daily, especially in the shower.
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Bose’s new SoundLink Flex speaker has a rugged design and ‘astonishing’ sound
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The second-generation Bose SoundLink Flex doesn't change much from the first iteration, but, in fairness, it's starting from a strong position.
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The Bose SoundLink Flex delivers exceptional sound quality in a rugged, portable design with useful multi-device pairing capabilities.
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The Bose SoundLink Flex is an excellent Bluetooth speaker that not only looks the part but delivers when it comes to performance too.
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The Bose SoundLink Flex delivers clear, powerful audio in a compact, rugged design built for everyday use and outdoor adventures.
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The SoundLink Flex from Bose scored top marks online, and the Bluetooth speaker also impressed in this test, particularly when we focused on its operation, sound quality, and battery life.
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The Bose Soundlink Flex 2 is a sturdy portable speaker with balanced sound and useful features, though its battery life and incremental upgrades may disappoint some buyers.
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The Bose SoundLink Flex has good overall sound quality with decent bass impact and depth, though it has some shortcomings in bass prominence, midrange graininess, and treble smearing.
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Bose's stylish new midsize speaker brings clear and punchy sound to the party.
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The outdoor-friendly Bose SoundLink Flex speaker produces powerful wireless audio and can easily withstand the elements.
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The Bose Soundlink Flex is a mono Bluetooth speaker made to sit on your desk but portable enough to be a sonic companion on your journeys.
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The Bose Soundlink Flex showed strong points as being the most mature sounding flat speaker, but it is certainly not the most dynamic one.
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The Bose SoundLink Flex is a wonderfully easy to use, straightforward, portable Bluetooth speaker that gets the job done.
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Not quite the complete package, but the SoundLink Flex might just have what it takes to satisfy your priorities.
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The Bose SoundLink Flex is a practical portable speaker that can withstand water and is also completely dustproof, with good sound quality when positioned directly at ears but compromised performance ...
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The Bose SoundLink Flex is a loud, clear, and durable portable speaker with great battery life and customizable audio, though it has some compatibility issues with older devices.
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The Bose SoundLink Flex is a solid portable Bluetooth speaker with good sound quality and durability, though it lacks some advanced features.
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With its rugged design, IP67 certification, and ability to float, the SoundLink Flex is introduced as the most robust model of all of Bose's Bluetooth speakers to date.
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While the Bose SoundLink Flex is a nice little lightweight speaker — with a handy carry strap — it's not without a few issues.
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