Short answer: the Bose Soundlink Flex. It ranks #38 of 182 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 3.8/5, at $79.99; the Huawei Sound Joy 2 ranks #63, rated 3.5/5, and costs $154.73, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
The case for the Bose Soundlink Flex: A small, rugged waterproof speaker that survives drops and floats, with a warm, bass forward sound for casual outdoor use. Watch for: Not stereo.
The Huawei Sound Joy 2 is the longer-running pick. 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. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Bose Soundlink Flex lacks. The catch: 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. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Huawei Sound Joy 2 and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bose Soundlink Flex | Huawei Sound Joy 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79.99 | $154.73 |
| Ranked | #38 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #63 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Huawei AI Life |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 26 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | - |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 33ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 96dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Bose Party mode) | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | - |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs (589 g) | 1.5 lbs (700 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 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) |
| Drivers | 1x 60mm full-range driver + 2x passive radiators | 50mm x 75mm racetrack full range, 19mm tweeter, 2x passive radiators |
| Digital Aux Input | No | - |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC |
| 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: 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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