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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.
58/100
12 hoursIP675.3
£99.95best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Stereo pairing
- Multi-speaker party mode
- Multipoint
- Below-average battery life
Score profile
Scored against the bluetooth speakers classWhere the SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker (2nd Gen) wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Audio
Stereo pairingYes
Multi-speaker party modeYes
Battery
Battery life12 hours
USB-C chargingYes
Design
IP ratingIP67
Floats in waterYes
DustproofYes
Carrying strap / handleYes
Form factorPortable
Connectivity
Bluetooth version5.3
Bluetooth range9
MultipointYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowSoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker (2nd Gen) vs Bose SoundLink Micro (2nd Gen)
SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker (2nd Gen)SoundLink Micro (2nd Gen)
| BoseSoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker (2nd Gen)This page | BoseSoundLink Micro (2nd Gen) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58 /100 | 58 /100 |
| Battery hours | 12 hours | 12 hours |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Weight | — | 330 g |
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.
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