Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker (2nd Gen)

Bose SoundLink Flex Review: The Pocket-Sized Party Starter You Didn’t Know You Needed

Let’s be honest—there are two types of Bluetooth speakers: the ones that sound like a tin can attached to a string, and the ones that make you question whether you accidentally invited a live band to your picnic. The Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker (2nd Gen) is very much in the latter category. In fact, it’s so good, your friends will start asking it for song requests instead of you.

Big Sound, Small Package

The SoundLink Flex is like that one friend who looks unassuming but somehow belts out Adele at karaoke night like they were born for the stage. Despite its compact size, it delivers rich, clear, and balanced audio with deep bass that makes you wonder if physics is even real. Seriously, how does something this small sound this big?

Built for Chaos (Because Life Happens)

Let’s face it—you’re going to drop it. Maybe you’ll spill a drink on it. You might even accidentally use it as a makeshift frisbee after one too many beverages. But guess what? The IP67 rating means it’s waterproof, dustproof, and built to survive your questionable life choices. Whether you’re poolside, camping, or just prone to clumsiness, this speaker can handle it.

Battery Life That Outlasts Your Social Battery

With up to 12 hours of playtime, the SoundLink Flex keeps going long after you’ve run out of energy to socialize. And when it does need a charge, the USB-C connection means it juices up quickly—so you can get back to ignoring people while vibing to your playlist.

Connectivity So Good, It Puts Your WiFi to Shame

Thanks to Bluetooth 5.3, this speaker stays connected up to 9 meters away, meaning you can DJ from across the room (or across the yard) without awkwardly hovering over it. And if you really want to take things up a notch, you can pair two of these bad boys for stereo sound or Party Mode—because one isn’t always enough.

It’s Got Brains, Too

The PositionIQ technology is pure wizardry. Whether you set it upright, on its side, or hanging upside down like a bat, it automatically adjusts to give you the best possible sound. So go ahead, place it anywhere—just maybe not inside a bowl of guacamole.

Final Verdict: Should You Buy It?

• Do you like great sound, durability, long battery life, and a speaker that won’t ghost your Bluetooth connection? Then yes, you should absolutely buy it. If you don’t, someone else at your next get-together will, and you’ll be stuck listening to music from their inferior speaker. Don't let that happen—grab yours now