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SoundLink Flex SE

A solid mid-range bluetooth speaker for listeners who care how it sounds, leading with 12 hours.

55/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
12 hoursIP67Bluetooth
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Why we rate it

  • Stereo pairing
  • Multi-speaker party mode
  • USB-C charging
  • Below-average battery life
Score profile

Where the SoundLink Flex SE wins and loses

Scored against the bluetooth speakers class
AudioBatteryDesign825082
Audio
82
Battery
50
Design
82
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Audio

Stereo pairingYes
Multi-speaker party modeYes

Battery

Battery life12 hours
USB-C chargingYes

Design

IP ratingIP67
Floats in waterYes

Connectivity

Bluetooth versionBluetooth
Head to head

SoundLink Flex SE vs Soundcore Soundcore Boom Go 3i

Highlighted cell = better in that row
AudioBatteryDesign
SoundLink Flex SESoundcore Boom Go 3i
 BoseSoundLink Flex SEThis pageSoundcoreSoundcore Boom Go 3i
Overall score55 /10055 /100
Battery hours12 hours24 hoursBetter
Max power15 W
IP ratingIP67IP68
BluetoothBluetooth6
Who it's for

Is the SoundLink Flex SE 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 SE worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 55/100 against other bluetooth speakers, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 56.

What stands out on the SoundLink Flex SE?

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

How does it compare to the Majority Move 2?

The Majority Move 2 scores 56/100 versus this one at 55/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.