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Bose - SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Waterproof/Dustproof Design - Black

Model:
865983-0100
SKU:
12506038
Highly rated by customers for:
$149.00
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Customer reviews

Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 5542 reviews

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  • Sound Quality

    Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars

  • Battery Life

    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

  • Range

    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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96%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers commend the product's exceptional sound quality, particularly its amazing bass, along with its impressive portability and good battery life. They also appreciate its perfect size for packing, high volume, waterproof design, quick Bluetooth connectivity, light weight, and thin design. However, some customers found the price to be a bit steep. There were also minor concerns regarding charging issues and difficulties with device pairing.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Bose is the way to go

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A+++++++ love every thing about it so glad I finally broke down and purchased

    This review is from Bose - SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Waterproof/Dustproof Design - Carmine Red

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got for gift for sil, and he likes outdoors and camping. He absolutely loooves it and uses it everywhere.

    This review is from Bose - SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Waterproof/Dustproof Design - Stone Blue

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Mail carrier

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am a mail carrier and this speaker lets me listen to music while working. The only draw back is the battery life.

    This review is from Bose - SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Waterproof/Dustproof Design - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Favorite Portable Bose Speaker

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    One of my best purchases I ever made! You can never go wrong with Bose products! Highly recommend them!

    This review is from Bose - SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Waterproof/Dustproof Design - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability, Sound quality

    Great buy!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is Easy to use. Has Excellent sound. Portable.

    This review is from Bose - SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Waterproof/Dustproof Design - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Best of others

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great and functional soung if you need for something in any place is very good election

    This review is from Bose - SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Waterproof/Dustproof Design - Stone Blue

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Very awesome sound

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very awesome speaker. Loud and battery lasts a long time.

    This review is from Bose - SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Waterproof/Dustproof Design - Carmine Red

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability, Sound quality

    Great speaker

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love the sound and ease of use small but big sound

    This review is from Bose - SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Waterproof/Dustproof Design - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Bose

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have been wanting this item for a few years I decided to buy it when it went on sale.

    This review is from Bose - SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Waterproof/Dustproof Design - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great gift!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It was purchased as a gift, as a gift for someone I give it 5 stars.

    This review is from Bose - SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Waterproof/Dustproof Design - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Happy Nana

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product. Purchase for 85 year old Nana who loves her Crooners.

    This review is from Bose - SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Waterproof/Dustproof Design - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Right product, wrong vendor

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The speaker is the best! Best Buy is the worst. Every experience I have with them makes wish I was dealing with the DMV or Spectrum Cable.

    This review is from Bose - SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Waterproof/Dustproof Design - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Good product

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It was a good product. Outer looks cpuld have been better. I liked the soundlink 2 better

    This review is from Bose - SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Waterproof/Dustproof Design - Carmine Red

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Sharp Listener

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Greatest products always sold at Best Buy. I would recommend everyone to shop here for electronics.

    This review is from Bose - SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Waterproof/Dustproof Design - Carmine Red

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Grwat sound

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Found this as an open box while looking for a deal and i got to say that it was a great choice

    This review is from Bose - SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Waterproof/Dustproof Design - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Better than small Sonos.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have the Sonos but was shopping for my girlfriend. This one outperforms my Sonos with a much lower cost. Great product

    This review is from Bose - SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Waterproof/Dustproof Design - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Recommend

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Pretty loud for a small device. Expect a crisp sound.

    This review is from Bose - SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Waterproof/Dustproof Design - Carmine Red

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Sounds wonderful!!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great bass quality for the size of the speaker. Would definitely recommend

    This review is from Bose - SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Waterproof/Dustproof Design - Carmine Red

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Bose has done it again!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A great outdoor speaker with range. The Bluetooth connection is solid it can play anywhere in my backyard with no drop off of signal.

    This review is from Bose - SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Waterproof/Dustproof Design - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Awesome open box

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome Bose buy for open box. Recommend open box.

    This review is from Bose - SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Waterproof/Dustproof Design - Stone Blue

    I would recommend this to a friend
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