Short answer: the Bose Soundlink Flex 2nd gen, if you are buying new. The Huawei Sound Joy measures as well as it (#40 vs #37 of 177 medium speakers, 3.8/5 vs 3.8/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the Bose Soundlink Flex 2nd gen is still sold new at $149. The Huawei Sound Joy’s replacement, the Huawei Sound Joy 2, is rated 3.5/5 at $154.73.
Why pick the Bose Soundlink Flex 2nd gen: 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 lacks. The tradeoff: 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 is the longer-running option. A waterproof speaker with a separate tweeter, long battery life and good loudness, with a Devialet mode for its best sound. It is rated for 26 hours of battery against 12 for the Bose Soundlink Flex 2nd gen. The catch: Boosted treble, not quite as deep of bass as a JBL Charge 5.
Buy the Bose Soundlink Flex 2nd gen, since the Huawei Sound Joy is discontinued and only worth hunting down used.
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A small, rugged waterproof speaker with clear, well balanced mids, app EQ, aptX Adaptive and stereo pairing with a second unit.
A waterproof speaker with a separate tweeter, long battery life and good loudness, with a Devialet mode for its best sound.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bose Soundlink Flex 2nd gen | Huawei Sound Joy | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.00 | $180 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #37 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #40 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 26 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes (3 microphones) |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | Yes (with G-sensor orientation switching) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Bose Party mode) | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C (5V/2A, 9V/2A, 10V/4A) |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs (586 g) | 1.5 lbs (680 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” x 2.9” (202 x 73 mm) (height x width) |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Drivers | 60mm full-range driver with passive radiators | 1x 50x75mm racetrack woofer (20W) + 1x 19mm silk dome tweeter + 2x passive radiators |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive | AAC, SBC |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in loop) | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 56Hz |
| Maximum SPL | - | 100dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Amplifier Power | - | 30W total (20W + 10W) |
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