Short answer: the Bose Soundlink Flex 2nd gen. It ranks #37 of 182 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 3.8/5, at $159; the Huawei Sound Joy 2 ranks #63, rated 3.5/5, at $154.73. Close enough in price that the sound-quality gap is the deciding factor.
What the Bose Soundlink Flex 2nd gen does well: A small, rugged waterproof speaker with clear, well balanced mids, app EQ, aptX Adaptive and stereo pairing with a second unit. It supports aptX Adaptive Bluetooth, which the Huawei Sound Joy 2 lacks. Watch for: One Flex remains mono and cannot deliver genuine low-bass rumble; RTINGS also found the elevated treble can turn hi-hats and other high-frequency detail piercing.
The Huawei Sound Joy 2 is the longer-running option. A waterproof speaker with long battery life, fast USB-C charging, NFC pairing and a light ring. It is rated for 26 hours of battery against 12 for the Bose Soundlink Flex 2nd gen. The tradeoff: In side by side sound tests against the Harman Kardon Luna, Tribit Xsound Plus 2 and Xiaomi Sound Outdoor, most listeners preferred the other speakers, finding the Sound Joy 2 treble heavy and strained, with audible distortion as the volume rises.
Buy the Bose Soundlink Flex 2nd gen. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $4.27 saving on the Huawei Sound Joy 2 is not enough to make up the difference.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bose Soundlink Flex 2nd gen | Huawei Sound Joy 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $159.00 | $154.73 |
| Ranked | #37 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #63 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Huawei AI Life |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 26 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | - |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Bose Party mode) | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | - |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs (586 g) | 1.5 lbs (700 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Dimensions | 7.9” x 3.5” x 2” (201 x 90 x 52 mm) | 8”H x 2.9”W (202 x 73 mm) |
| Aux Input | No | - |
| Drivers | 60mm full-range driver with passive radiators | 50mm x 75mm racetrack full range, 19mm tweeter, 2x passive radiators |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive | SBC, AAC |
| Digital Aux Input | No | - |
| Strap | Yes (built-in loop) | - |
| Amplifier Power | - | 30W (20W full range, 10W tweeter) |
| Lights | - | Yes |
| NFC | - | Yes |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Bose Soundlink Flex 2nd gen: reviews by Joy & Oluv’Sone, Oluv and Alan Ross.
- Huawei Sound Joy 2: reviews by Storytripper HD.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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