Customer Ratings & Reviews

Wife loves it. Bought as a birthday gift for her to listen to her on line books.

Excellent purchase. This is exactly as advertised.

For the most part came as advertised. My only real complaint is the fact the sound was not up to full capacity and battery lasted around 2 1/2 hrs. Coild have better battery time.

Great sound quality. I wish the batter would last longer.

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!

This speaker feels underwhelming for $150, i have spent less on other brand speakers and had better sounding results. Its not bad, just not a wow speaker for this price.

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

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.

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

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!

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.

I needed this for a ceremony. Right when I needed the national anthem to play, the speaker randomly disconnected from my phone and I had to trouble shoot for what seemed forever while everyone was waiting. I was standing next to the speaker so it was not a range issue. It was so embarrassing. I returned it the following day.

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

Happy with this! BIG HELPVIN ANNOUNCING DIRECTIONS WHILE DRIVING!

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

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.

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.

amazing sound from such a small speaker, convenient size and easy to use! have this in two different sizes and it does not disappoint. easy to link to your devices

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.