Customer Ratings & Reviews

The sound is still good, but the battery life is misleading. When you look up other reviews outside of Best Buy (which was what I should’ve done instead of blindly trusting this), people have reached out to Bose about their battery concerns and they’ve admitted that the long battery life is only when you have the speakers on very low volume. Kinda defeats the purpose of having speakers to begin with? The battery life is worse than the old old version of the Soundlink. I constantly have to charge mine and I just purchased it last month. Thankfully I got it on sale and used my certificates on top of it. The audacity to price speakers this much when the quality doesn’t match the price is wild.

The Bose brand is synonymous with quality. You know when you’re buying a Bose speaker that you’re going to get a well-built product that will sound excellent and perform exactly the way it should for years to come. The 2nd Generation Soundlink Flex Portable speaker is no exception! Initial setup with my iPhone and the app was seamless and took mere seconds. The speaker feels well-built and solid without having too much weight to it! The speaker comes with a USB charging cable and a small strap on the side of the speaker to support being attached to a backpack or carabiner. The speaker is made of silicone on the outside and is water resistant for up to 30 minutes along with being rust and shock resistant! It’s made to be durable on hikes or camping trips on the go, so you don’t have to worry about dropping it and damaging the speaker! Initial impressions of the sound quality are exactly what I expect from Bose. The speaker is powerful without being distorted, half the time I don’t even need to move the volume past halfway. Vocals and anything spoken are crisp and clear and the speaker has powerful bass for its size. It’s everything you would want in a portable speaker. There is an equalizer on the Bose app that can dial in the sound that you like! There’s also a directional IQ built into the speaker so it can tell if its vertical or horizontal and direct sound accordingly. Also built into the speaker is a Shortcut button that will allow you to either recall Siri, link another speaker together to create a stereo affect, or restart Spotify! The linking of speakers is a great feature as well as I have a Bose soundbar in my family room and the two can work in conjunction with each other to play music in multiple rooms! With those added features along with the great sound quality and portability this speaker is hard to beat in my opinion. Overall, the 2nd Generation Soundlink Flex Portable Speaker is the perfect portable speaker for anyone on the go who wants a good sounding speaker that’s water resistant and tough enough to take a few bumps and bruises! If you buy this speaker just know you’re getting a quality product!

I like the way it looks but the quality of sound is not quite what I expected. Clarity needs improvement.

Good indoor speaker, but not so much when outside. I used it for cheer practice and could barely hear it.

Bought this on sale for $119.00. The price isn't bad for whats on offer but I am somewhat disappointed in the volume. I expected the BOSE brand to deliver a much higher volume setting than it has.

The Bose Flex 2 SoundLink is a great small, portable speaker! I am really enjoying this speaker. I've thoroughly tested is out and following are my observations: - It comes nicely packed, including the speaker and a USB-C cable, which you can connect to any USB charging block. - It comes in four different colors. I have the black one and it is a nice looking speaker and feels very durable. - It is approximately 2"H x 8"W x 3.5"D and weighs just under 1.3 pounds, so this is easily packable to take with you wherever you go. It also has a nylon sport utility loop attached that you can use to clip it onto something. - It is dust and water resistant with a IP67 rating - The battery will last up to 12 hours with a full charge. - It maintains Bluetooth connection up to 30 feet - It easily connects via Bluetooth directly to your phone. There are exterior buttons to allow you to power it on and off, play and pause, forward and reverse, enable Bluetooth, and it has a shortcut button that is programmable with the Bose App. - The Bose App can be used for some advanced features. You can program the Shortcut button to link two Bose Bluetooth Speakers, or to access your voice assistant, or to resume Spotify. You can switch between two different phones or source devices. The App has a three band equalizer with four preset options or you can manually set the equalizer how you like it. I really enjoy having the equalizer as you can play with it to optimize the sound for the music you like, The App also has tips and an Owner's guide. This is a useful App to maximize the speaker options. - Most importantly is the sound. It has a large speaker area on the front, but also a smaller area on the back, so it sounds good from all directions, I am really impressed with the sound. For a smaller sized speaker, it really packs a nice bass punch with the bass turned up on the equalizer, with no distortion. I've tested it with multiple genre's of music, loud & soft, acoustic, hard-rocking, male and female singers, instrumental only. It all sounds great! I'm really happy with the sound and functionality of the Bose Flex 2 SoundLink speaker. I will use it while golfing and traveling and just to listen to in my house or on my deck. I highly recommend this speaker!

Great little speaker. Battery does not seem to last for long.

I did not receive this item. Haven’t been receiving any updates about the package. Ordered on June 23rd no updates on what happened to it. I don’t know if it’s lost or something happened to it, but I need answers now from the sender please. The last update said it was in New Jersey June 25th.

Happy with this! BIG HELPVIN ANNOUNCING DIRECTIONS WHILE DRIVING!

I've always been a big fan of bose speakers but this one does not have great battery length. I will use it for 30 minutes and it will go from 100% battery to 40%.

OK, quality. Could be better for the price and brand.

The Bose Soundlink Flex Gen 2 speaker stands out as an impressive portable audio option, offering remarkable sound quality in a compact design. It delivers punchy bass that enhances the listening experience across various music genres. Its IP67 rating ensures robust dust and water resistance, making it an ideal companion for outdoor activities. Additionally, the speaker features a convenient shortcut button, customizable for functions such as party mode, Spotify playlists, or voice assistants like Google or Siri. With built-in microphone capabilities, it also doubles as a speakerphone, making it versatile for various situations. While the Soundlink Flex Gen 2 excels in sound quality and durability, it does have some drawbacks. The battery life, though decent, could be longer compared to other Bluetooth speakers in the same price range. Fully depleting the battery requires up to four hours for a complete recharge, and the absence of quick charge capability may be a downside for users on the go. These factors could influence potential buyers who prioritize prolonged usage without frequent charging. Despite these limitations, the Bose Soundlink Flex Gen 2 has quickly become my favorite portable Bluetooth speaker, surpassing my previous choice, the JBL Flip 6, which I had used for over two years. The Soundlink Flex delivers a superior audio experience that appeals to a broader range of musical tastes. Although the Flip 6 can get slightly louder, the overall sound quality of the Bose makes it a worthwhile consideration, especially for those who appreciate rich audio. For those still using the 1st gen Soundlink, I don’t think there’s enough that Gen 2 offers to justify an upgrade; the battery life and design are the same, with just the addition of the shortcut button. For everyone else, if you’re looking for a portable speaker that combines excellent sound with thoughtful features, the Bose Soundlink Flex Gen 2 is the clear winner.

Love Bose products the sound is always so clean I highly recommend this product changing one

I had high standards for this speaker... Because it’s Bose. Maybe I got a defective one, but the battery life and sound quality is complete garbage. There are better speakers out there for half the price.

This speaker was obtained to replace a very old Bluetooth speaker that has fallen behind in features and protocol support. Right away it was a huge improvement. I really liked the way that it uses a built-in voice to announce the status of the speaker, give the battery level, and guide you through pairing your devices. This was a lot better than having to interpret various beeps, flashing LEDs, etc. There’s also a button clearly marked that’s used to pair additional devices, so in no time I had it paired to my smartphone, tablet, etc. The sound is excellent – another improvement over the old unit – and is what you might expect from a company with Bose’s reputation. There’s certainly nothing wrong with the range of available volume and it sounds good at every level that I tried. Volume can be changed with buttons on the unit or from your device, as can pause/play functions. The speaker is a nice size and comes with a short carrying strap on one end. It has some heft to it, which indicates that it has the internal hardware necessary to produce a wide range of frequencies, particularly at the low end. The one minor disappointment is the app that they encourage you to download. It really doesn’t provide much useful information and the EQ feature is very limited. Perhaps Bose just assumes that their sound engineers know what’s best, especially at this price point, and so far I have to agree with them. Overall, the SoundLink Flex II is well worthy of a 5-star rating.

This is a compact Bluetooth speaker with great sound! I have MANY Bluetooth speakers, but I’ve never had a Bose speaker before. This speaker is very easy to handle, there’s no flaps to look for, no extra lights, and no kickstand for it to lean on. The box and packaging materials are made of almost all paper and if I recall correctly, just one piece of plastic adhesive seal for the parchment paper wrap around the speaker. Also included in the box is a USB-A to USB-C cord for charging the speaker. This speaker was very easy to pair with my iPhone. I also downloaded the Bose app for further customization of sound. There is a lot of information available on the app, so don’t hesitate to download it. Much more than I am mentioning here. There’s also access to the owner’s guide and Bose support on it. This speaker talks to you. When you turn it on, it tells you the battery percent, and what device it is connecting to. The voice is very pleasant, but as far as I can tell, there isn’t an option to change the voice, which is a female voice, but I could be wrong. This speaker can be paired with another Bose Bluetooth speaker for Speaker Link mode. This is also done in the app. As I only have this Bose speaker, I haven’t tried this. But it seems pretty fun! The speaker can be hung by the nylon strap on the right end, or however you want to use it. It is waterproof, and can float. Even though the overall width of the speaker is about 2”, the width of the speaker if you just let it stand in standard horizontal mode is 1-1/16”. It’s not very wide, but I haven’t had any problems so far. The sound is great, that's what Bose does, right? The sound can be adjusted through the app. I have listened to a variety of studio recorded and live recorded music, and they all sound great. It kind of gave me goosebumps, actually. So yes, I think this is a really great speaker that is worth your while.

I thought the Bose legacy held up. I guess not. I returned it in one day. I stayed in the store to test the other speakers and heard what i wanted to hear in the JBL Xtreme. I expected the sound on the Bose to be crisp and have depth, and it did not compared to the JBL.

If you’re looking for excellent sound in a small totally wireless speaker, look no further. With name like Bose you know you’re receiving quality and this speaker is no exception. As an owner of several wireless speakers they have always felt just kinda cheap in the hand, the Sound link flex 2 has a great quality feel. Great weight and a smooth anti slip finish. Easy to use water resistant buttons located on top and a loop on the side to carry it from. In addition to its anti slip coating its aluminum body construction makes it rugged and able to withstand some abuse, which is great when my toddler takes it off the table and runs around the house with it. Connection and setup is a breeze after downloading the BOSE app. The app allows you to customize settings such as the device name and EQ settings. The adjustable EQ is a great feature that some speakers I have used in the past lack. I myself listen to a wide variety of music and being able to adjust for different type of music is great. Now sound quality is something expected from a company such as BOSE and they absolutely delivered with the sound link flex 2. With its small size one would not expect deep rich bass but to my surprise it delivers deep room filling bass accompanied with rich midrange and crisp clean highs. Battery life also is very impressive. With about 14hrs of play time on it the battery was still around 30%. Definitely worth picking up if you’re looking for a Great looking and sounding speaker for your on the go activities.

I've owned Bose products for over 40 years. I've always considered Bose to be a premier manufacturer of great sound equipment but in recent years, I have found the quality and longevity not to be at the same standard I have grown accustom to for Bose products. It seems like they are back with this portable speaker. I needed a new Bluetooth speaker for use on our patio so I decided to try the SoundLink Flex speaker. What I like about it is the fact that Bose doesn't force you to use their app to access your music via iTunes or other streaming services. One of their main competitors force you to use their clunky app to access your music. This is a big benefit of owning Bose vs their main competitor. I also like the size of the unit. It seems large enough to offer good sound quality, but small enough to carry around easily. The device charges with a USB-C cord. I have had the unit playing for several hours without the need for a recharge. When I first used the speaker, I was concerned about the sound quality as it seemed compressed - especially in the mid and high range spectrum. By using the app, I was able to adjust these levels and started to enjoy the Bose quality sound that I expect. I'm not sure what the strap does at the end of the unit. I'm sure it has a use, but it takes away from the look of the speaker.

The sound was good how ever the battery died after only an hour of use when it was stated it last for 6+ hours