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SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker (2nd Gen)

The SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker (2nd Gen) lands as a entry-level bluetooth speaker, built around 12 hours.

53/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
12 hoursIP675.3
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Why we rate it

  • Stereo pairing
  • Multi-speaker party mode
  • Multipoint
  • Below-average battery life
Score profile

Where the SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker (2nd Gen) wins and loses

Scored against the bluetooth speakers class
AudioBatteryConnectivity814281
Audio
81
Battery
42
Connectivity
81
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Audio

Stereo pairingYes
Multi-speaker party modeYes

Battery

Battery life12 hours

Design

IP ratingIP67

Connectivity

Bluetooth version5.3
MultipointYes
Head to head

SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker (2nd Gen) vs Edifier Edifier MP330

Highlighted cell = better in that row
AudioBatteryConnectivity
SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker (2nd Gen)Edifier MP330
 BoseSoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker (2nd Gen)This pageEdifierEdifier MP330
Overall score53 /10055 /100Better
Battery hours12 hours19 hoursBetter
Max power40 W
IP ratingIP67
Bluetooth5.36
Who it's for

Is the SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker (2nd Gen) right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable bluetooth speaker for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need reference-grade sound and features, in which case a higher-tier bluetooth speaker is the better call.

Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
okay
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
excellent
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker (2nd Gen) worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 53/100 against other bluetooth speakers, a entry-level result where the class average is around 56.

What stands out on the SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker (2nd Gen)?

Its stereo pairing stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the JBL Xtreme 4?

The JBL Xtreme 4 scores 54/100 versus this one at 53/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.