The Bose SoundLink Flex is a good companion for hiking or taking a shower, and it plays music well enough that you can tell the difference between singers and instruments. But it has some problems, like buttons that are hard to tell apart and no headphone jack. Still, this is a good choice for people who like to go on trips and want something loud and rough.
Even though most new Bluetooth speakers use Bluetooth 5.1, the Flex uses the older Bluetooth 4.2 instead. Bose told us that upgrading from Bluetooth 4.2 to Bluetooth 5.1 wouldn’t be a big deal for its users because the changes wouldn’t affect how well the Flex worked with A2DP. (since there was no change in the spec for A2DP audio in 5.1). And since there wasn’t much to gain from updating to 5.1, the company chose to use the same chip it had used in the SoundLink Micro, which had been “thoroughly field-tested and updated over time to make sure it worked well with other devices and was reliable.”
[content-egg-block template=offers_logo hide=price]Specifications
- Brand Bose
- Model Name SoundLink Flex
- Speaker Type Soundbar
- Connectivity Technology Bluetooth
- Special Feature Waterproof, Built In Microphone, Usb Port
Where to get Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Portable Speaker?
The speaker has a built-in loop that can be used to stand it up horizontally, lay it flat, or hang it vertically. Bose shows pictures of it with a carabiner tied to the loop, but you have to bring your own carabiner. But it’s good that there’s a loop, and it does look pretty sturdy.
The Bose SoundLink Flex works well outside. This small, lightweight speaker is easy to carry around. It runs on batteries, so you don’t have to keep it plugged into an outlet to listen to music. It has an IP67 rating, which means that it is completely dustproof and can be submerged in up to one meter of water for 30 minutes. It’s nice that you can take it to the pool or lake without thinking about long-term damage. But it doesn’t get as loud as bigger speakers on the market, so you can’t fill your whole garden with sound.