Customer Ratings & Reviews

Bose recently refreshed its "Revolve" line of Bluetooth speakers but failed to include any meaningful improvements (they still use micro USB and have limited dust and water protection compared to the competition). However, with this new SoundLink Flex, Bose finally has a portable Bluetooth speaker that actually shows some innovation. The SoundLink Flex offers a rugged and portable design with modern features and Bose's signature sound quality. PROS: - Setup is super quick and easy, especially if you already have other Bluetooth-based Bose products. If you've ever paired a set of wireless headphones or Bluetooth to your phone, you won't have any problems. - The SoundLink Flex is extremely durable with a very thick silicone exterior and steel grille. I reluctantly did a "test drop" on my concrete garage floor from about 4 feet, and to my delight, there is not a mark or blemish to be seen anywhere on the speaker and it never missed a beat. - The speaker has a tear-resistant loop on its right side that you can pair with a carabiner to hang from a backpack, hook, or anywhere else. According to Bose, the SoundLink Flex automatically detects its orientation to optimize sound quality (Bose calls this "PositionIQ"). - For me, the coolest part about the SoundLink Flex is that it actually floats. This makes it the perfect speaker to bring to the pool, on a boating trip, etc. - The buttons on the top of the speaker are large and easy to press. There are LED lights next the the Power and Bluetooth buttons to indicate battery level and succesful device pairing. - Bluetooth range is very good. I walked more than 30 feet away from the speaker before it finally lost connection to my phone. - Sound quality is very good for a speaker of this size. The PositionIQ technology is very impressive and the speaker sounds excellent no matter its position. I tested it on my countertop and hanging vertically from my backpack. In both positions, the speaker delivers clear sound with crisp highs & mids and powerful bass. The speaker gets very loud and there is minimal distortion at the highest volumes. Would I use this speaker at a large party? No, probably not. But for personal use or smaller gatherings, it's great. - If you happen to own additional Bose Bluetooth speakers or sound bars, you can pair them together to enable "party mode" or a stereo pair for even richer sound. - Battery life is excellent, rated at 12 hours for the SoundLink Flex. I haven't had a chance to use the speaker non-stop for that long, but battery life has not been an issue at all in the couple of weeks I've used this speaker. - The speaker charges via USB-C. Finally, no need to carry an outdated micro USB cable. - The dust and water protection rating of the SoundLink Flex is IP67, which is in line with other rugged/portable speaker in this category and a marked improvement over Bose's other Bluetooth speakers. CONS: - Most of the speaker's low frequency/bass effects are pushed through an opening on the back of the speaker. If your hand or any other object covers too much of that opening, bass effects will take a noticeable hit. - The speaker has a built-in microphone, but it is mediocre at best. I tried answering one phone call using the microphone and the caller said I sounded "distorted" or "far away." OVERALL: Bose finally has a serious entry in the portable/rugged Bluetooth speaker market. The company has delivered an excellent speaker that will survive almost anything that you throw at it. Sound quality is excellent for such a small, lightweight device, and the durability of the speaker is evident out of the box. Minor shortcomings aside, the SoundLink Flex is an excellent portable Bluetooth speaker.

Great sound and volume! Waterproof allows us to use it at the pool!

Good inversión. High quality and definition The charge is long.

These speakers have very good sound. The bass is excellent.

[Employee of bestbuy] I was surprised at the sound quality of this product when I made the purchase for my. Max gift to myself. I use it daily and I can say it meets my music,sound needs. Love Bose products. This is my very first looking to purchase more products by Bose from bestbuy.

This bluetooth is amazing good quality song Recommend anybody to buy this.

Love this speaker. Bose consistently makes great Bluetooth speakers.

small portable that I keep in my bathroom and travel with. love the sound.

Great speaker, sounds spectacular, small and convenient

I bought this for my husband bc he loves Bluetooth speakers, I mean truly is obsessed with them. As soon as he turned this on, he asked if he could get another, so we did, and while we were there, he knew our son would love it too, so we bought a third one. They really do sound great, definitely recommend.

I would recommend the Bose Bluetooth speaker to anyone. It easily connect with my phone and the sound on it is phenomenal! Great things DO come is small packages.

Wanna be the life of any party at home or on the road? Well look no further than this speaker base is more than enough and you can actually understand lyrics when at any volume level def will be buying another one to pair with the now vet

excellent sound and the battery really last long..

Very nice little speaker great sound and good battery life

[Employee of bestbuy] I bought this for my wife. She loves it. I love it too and now use it more than her. Great sound quality although the battery does wear down rather quickly if you play it louder for a while.

This speaker is small but mighty. We own several bluetooth speakers and this one has become a favorite. It has a surprising amount of bass for this size speaker. It's hard to find a speaker that sounds this good for the size and below $150. I haven't tested the range but we haven't had any issues.

When I say I’m in heaven!!! This is by far theeee best Bluetooth speaker I’ve ever purchased&heard actually. Sound quality powerful, deep& crisp. Highly recommended!!!

By far one of my favorite speakers, I mostly use it at work construction type of environment. It’s loud and strong

I've always loved the Bose brand and this one also has not disappointed. Excellent sound quality whether it's playing slightly in the background or as loud as it will go (which is a lot louder than I thought!).

This is one powerful speaker. I bought one for my husband and he loved it so much, he asked for another one, so I bought him another one, and they were on sale for a great price and got a 3rd one for my son. Everybody's happy!