Customer Ratings & Reviews

Totally awesome product, definitely good quality..

Happy with purchase. Had very good help with making my purchase. Sales people very knowledgeable about speaker that i got.All manner of business was conducted very professional and courtesy. I was talked to with great respect.

Great bluetooth speaker i like it so much sound is great

SUMMARY: The Bose Soundlink Flex 2 is a joy to use with a surprising amount of power. I did not use the original Soundlink Flex nor its predecessors, so this was a new experience for me. I have used other Bluetooth speakers, and I’ve used soundbars; the music quality of this tiny speaker is almost as powerful as my soundbar. The clarity of the sound is smooth and comparable to my soundbar as well. This Bose Bluetooth speaker has a robust sound quality that is evenly filtered throughout my house; on higher volumes and in an open space (such as residences with open floor plans), I can hear the device just as loudly if I were standing right by it. That is where the device’s wireless multi-room audio connectivity comes in. Talk about surround sound! DESIGN & SPECIFICATIONS: This is a Bluetooth wireless speaker that comes in multiple colors: black, blue dusk, alpine sage (which is more like a lighter shade of blue with a tiny bit of green), and sandstone (which is a beige/gray color). This is not a speaker that has a built-in voice assistant; this is not a “smart” device that you can talk to. It won’t respond to the sound of your voice. There is no radio feature on this device. This Bluetooth speaker is purely for streaming audio. The Soundlink Flex 2 is enclosed in a hard silicone casing. It has a large speaker on the front of the device and a smaller speaker located on the bottom end of the back of the device. The speaker has six controls located on the top of the device: the power on/off button, the Bluetooth button, a “Shortcut” button, a volume down button, a volume up button, and a play/pause button. You can use the play/pause button to skip songs by using a double press. If you press three times on the play pause button, the Bluetooth speaker will go back to the previous track. I have not tested the “Shortcut” button of this speaker, but it can be used to link two Bose bluetooth speakers together; this is what the button is programmed to do as a default feature, but you can customize the button to include other features. NOTE: You can only link two Bose bluetooth speakers together if BOTH speakers have a Shortcut button. The Bose Soundlink Flex 2 is a device that offers versatility and options. It allows you to pair multiple devices to it that you can select from; specifically, it allows you to store up to 6 devices in the speaker’s device list. You can view your device list in the accompanying Bose app (hit the image of the Soundlink Flex 2, then hit the “Source” button on the app to see all the devices your speaker is connected to). Optionally, you can use the Bose app to check the Soundlink Flex 2 battery life, control the speaker’s volume, configure EQ settings, etc. The Soundlink comes with a USB to USB-C charging cable that can either be hooked up to your desktop or laptop or to a wall outlet via a charging brick/wall charger. The charging port on the speaker uses the USB-C side of the cable. When you turn on the device, even straight out the box, it will immediately tell you what battery percentage is left. The device will turn off automatically after 20 minutes of non-usage. To pair the Soundlink Flex 2 to your device of choice, all you must do is hit the power button to turn it on; subsequently, the Bluetooth icon next to it will begin to blink blue. When the Soundlink Flex 2 connects to a device, the light switches from a blinking blue color to solid white. According to the directions, if for some reason the speaker isn’t connecting, click and hold the Bluetooth button on the speaker until you hear the speakerphone say, “Ready to connect.” PROS: This speaker is easy to use. It connects to my iPhone without any issues. It’s impressive how quickly it pairs to my phone. Similarly, it pairs to my Chromebook quickly. The Soundlink Flex 2 allows you to connect to multiple devices, six in total. I like that it not only gives me six options to choose from, but it also gives me the ability to connect to two devices at the same time. All you do is go to the Bose app and go to your device list or “source” list. There are toggle buttons to the right of each device displayed in your list; turn on the toggle next to one additional device within the list and watch how seamlessly you can switch back and forth between the two. Whichever streaming source you are using will have the words “Active Stream” listed next to it to determine which of the two devices is actively streaming on the Soundlink Flex 2. This dual functionality worked flawlessly between my chrome book and iPhone. You can get a lot of audio playing time out of the Soundlink Flex 2 if the Bluetooth speaker is fully charged. According to Bose, you can get up to 12 hours, but that length of time diminishes greatly when you play your audio at a louder volume for extended periods of time like me. I like it really loud, so I will get 4 to 6 hours max. Speaking of loud music, you don’t have to max out the volume on this handheld device to hear the audio at a higher volume. This speaker is powerful. It handles music recorded with lots of base and drums incredibly well. The louder and stronger the volume the music was recorded at, the lower the volume this speaker needs to be if you want to avoid going deaf or feeling the base in your chest. Yes, this device is truly that powerful. As a base and percussion lover, this is a huge pro for me. I like my music to thump, and this Bluetooth speaker handles “thumping” music phenomenally. Pick a song with lots of base or drums to test it out, and I highly doubt you will be disappointed in the sound quality coming from the Soundlink Flex 2. The music sounds great, and it distinctly can be heard throughout my entire home. I also like to use the device while I am in the shower. Though the device is labeled as waterproof, I did not bring it inside the shower and instead rested the device on the bathroom counter. Even with the shower running and pounding against the tile, I can comfortably hear the music playing. This last pro is fairly obvious: portability. The Soundlink Flex 2 can be carried with one hand. It weighs 1.66 pounds, which makes it feel almost like a brick in on hand. Despite the weight on it, it’s smooth silicone design feels comfortable in the hand and it’s flat sides make it easier to grip. The width is almost 9 inches (8.661 inches) and it has a slender build. It feels both durable and light enough to travel with. CONS: My biggest gripe is that it comes with a USB to USB-C cable and that it doesn’t come with a charging brick/wall charger. Most devices today are phasing out USB cables for USB-C. That means that most people are also not using their USB charging bricks anymore but instead are carrying around USB-C charging bricks. Some may find having to carry two different charging bricks to be an inconvenience. I would have preferred it came with a charging brick instead of just the cable. To me, it charges too slowly when using a laptop as a power source. I think it took me more than a half hour to fully charge it (it comes out the box at 30% battery power), and yes, I was using it while it was charging. Compare that to being fully charged in a half hour when I used an outlet and wall charger as a power source (while playing music), and you’ll see why I prefer not to use my laptop as a power source. NOTE: if the Soundlink Flex 2 battery is less than 20%, the speaker may require up to 4 hours to fully charge. I think that is too long. It would be great if the Bose can improve on the speed of charging the speaker’s battery in the future or if they could include in the box a fast-charging wall adapter. The device seemed to have a hard time connecting to an android phone I was using to test it. Even after I disconnected the device from my iPhone AND turned off my iPhone, the device kept trying to connect to my iPhone and not the android phone. It took 10 to 15 minutes for the device to finally connect to the Samsung galaxy phone I was using to test the device’s Bluetooth capabilities. To be fair, I cannot determine if this issue was because of the android phone or the speaker itself. My primary phone is an iPhone, and it had zero issue finding the Bose speaker in my list of Bluetooth devices. Also, I have the black version of this speaker, and it is a dust and finger smudge magnet. I know Bose says the Soundlink Flex 2 has a dustproof design, but I disagree. Be prepared to wipe it off frequently. Fingerprints and dust will not display as easily on the lighter color options. This is a minor con, but I would have liked for the device to come with a travel case of some kind. It is a portable device after all. While it is designed to be shock resistant and be able to withstand drops from short distances/heights, I still feel this device is too fragile to carry from place to place exposed. Yes, the speaker is durable enough to take a drop and not shatter or malfunction; and no, the speaker doesn’t feel fragile when you hold it, nor does the material seem flimsy. However, I am very clumsy, and mistakes happen. I wouldn’t want it sitting uncovered in my suitcase or carryon bag either to avoid scratches. It does not seem like the hardware would scratch easily, but again, I don’t want to take that chance. Lastly, if you live in an apartment, duplex, or condominium like I do, be mindful of the volume of the device. I’m not exaggerating when I say this tiny speaker is powerful. I have thin walls and live in an older house; there’s no way my elderly neighbors did not hear it. I try to be considerate of the time of day that I use this speaker for that reason. It can get about as loud as a low-end soundbar can; the bass will be amplified, and the sound of the audio will permeate the walls. For this reason, this will be a great speaker to use outside. CONCLUSION: My family and I enjoyed the overall performance of the Soundlink Flex 2. I think it would make a great gift.

Very good sound. You will be blown away by this dynamic speaker

This little thing sounds great! We take it outdoors fishing, picnics, parks…

Great sound. I hooked it up to a Spotify premium account. Rockin' all day now!

Sounds great for the size! I would recommend getting a darker color

Great sound that is soothing and bright. Great for pool side or as a hiking speaker. I appreciate how it confirms back to you who the speaker is pairing with. I named my speaker edamame :)

excellent product. Sound is great and happy with the qualify

Bought for my fiancé for Christmas and he loves it.

Excellent speaker to carry around. All my grinds live it.

Great sound, just wish the app would let me have more controls to get the sound to my liking.

Great sound quality and fills a room with sound! Would 100% recommend

Luv it Self-explanatory what else can I say Great product

Great product with excellent features. I will recommend to everyone.

I loooooove the output of the music. Especially the Bass.

Perfect portable speaker you can carry anywhere. Easy functionality.

Nice sounding could sit better but able to hear anywhere

Bose will never disappoint! The blue dusk speaker is beautiful. It pairs very easily & quickly. The sound is powerful; the base is on point. The size of the speaker makes it very portable; you can carry it anywhere. The speaker lasts all day.