
Customers are impressed with the SoundLink Flex speaker's amazing sound quality, portability, and very good battery life. Many appreciate its perfect size, especially for outdoor use, and the robust dust and water resistance. The speaker's straightforward connectivity, great volume, sleek design, and appealing color also contribute to its positive reception. Overall, the SoundLink Flex appears to be a well-received portable speaker with a range of desirable features.
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Press play and go further with the Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker (2nd Gen). Surprisingly big, bold sound in a super-packable size — perfect for sharing tunes and good times anywhere on the planet. With high-fidelity audio and deep bass, the speaker is loud enough to fill the space wherever you are on your journey. And it’s built durable, too, so you can go wherever the beat takes you.

Whether you’re the go-to DJ in your crew or a curator with the best playlists, the Bose SoundLink Max Speaker is the ultimate party starter. The stereo sound and deep bass turn good times to the max, letting you feel the music from your head to your toes. And with a trendy removable handle, you can take the party anywhere. Water and dust-proof features mean it’s perfect for a poolside, beach, or rooftop hang. And when someone spills a drink or you run into unexpected showers, it never knocks the vibe. Amp up the party even more when you link two SoundLink Max Speakers. Choose Stereo Mode for left and right channels, or go for Party Mode for the biggest, boldest sound. Thanks to the epic battery life, you can keep bumping the playlist for up to 20 hours*, so the party can start in the day and carry on through the late night. Phone battery is running low? The USB-C port has got you covered. Power up from the speaker’s built-in battery. Get yours in Black, Blue Dusk, or Citrus Yellow.

The upgraded Beats Pill is more advanced than ever. It’s more powerful. It’s lighter. It’s more portable. And it’s designed to sound incredible — in your home and beyond. Enjoy room-filling sound, bigger bass and better tonality across the audio spectrum. It features up to 24 hours of all-day battery life, and can even charge your phone on the go via the included USB-C cable. Compatible with both iOS and Android, the Beats Pill gives you instant one-touch pairing, automatic pairing across your other devices, plus Find My or Find My Device. Use your paired Beats Pill as a speakerphone and access your voice assistant. And you can easily pair two Beats Pill speakers for double the audio experience in Amplify Mode or Stereo Mode.

Listen to music anywhere with this JBL Flip 5 portable Bluetooth speaker. Powerful drivers and JBL PartyBoost technology help you feel the beat with loud, accurate audio across a wide frequency response range. This JBL Flip 5 portable Bluetooth speaker connects easily to smartphones and lets you stream wireless audio from up to 33 feet away.
| Pros for Bose - SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Waterproof/Dustproof Design - Black | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sound Quality, Portability, Battery Life, Bass, Size | Sound Quality, Battery Life, Portability, Bass, Size | Sound Quality, Battery Life, Portability, Bass, Size | Sound Quality, Portability, Battery Life, Size, Volume |
| Cons for Bose - SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Waterproof/Dustproof Design - Black | |||
| Button Responsiveness | Weight, Power Button, Price | Power Button | Weight, Charging, Microphone, Aux Input |