Short answer: the Cleer Audio Scene. It ranks #33 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 3.9/5, at $74.99; the Bose Soundlink Flex 2nd gen ranks #37, rated 3.8/5, and costs $159, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
Why pick the Cleer Audio Scene: A stereo portable speaker with quite neutral, natural sound that keeps voices and instruments clear and true. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Bose Soundlink Flex 2nd gen lacks. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Bose Soundlink Flex 2nd gen. Watch for: Less bass extension than a JBL Flip 6.
The Bose Soundlink Flex 2nd gen is the lighter option. A small, rugged waterproof speaker with clear, well balanced mids, app EQ, aptX Adaptive and stereo pairing with a second unit. At 1.3 lbs (586 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Cleer Audio Scene at 1.6 lbs (742 g). It supports aptX Adaptive Bluetooth, which the Cleer Audio Scene lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Cleer Audio Scene lacks. The catch: 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.
Buy the Cleer Audio Scene. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Bose Soundlink Flex 2nd gen 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
| Cleer Audio Scene | Bose Soundlink Flex 2nd gen | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $74.99 | $159.00 |
| Ranked | #33 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #37 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~62Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | Yes (3 band) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 1.6 lbs (742 g) | 1.3 lbs (586 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 8.5” x 3” x 3.5” (217 x 76 x 89 mm) | 7.9” x 3.5” x 2” (201 x 90 x 52 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 48mm neodymium dome drivers + 2x passive radiators | 60mm full-range driver with passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Amplifier Power | 20W | - |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (Bose Party mode) |
| Strap | - | Yes (built-in loop) |
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