Short answer: the Cleer Audio Scene. It ranks #31 of 144 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 3.9/5, at $74.99; the Bose Soundlink Flex ranks #36, rated 3.8/5, and costs $79.99, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
Why pick the Cleer Audio Scene: Quite neutral frequency response, almost indistinguishable from the very neutral Flip 6 besides the worse bass extension. Watch for: Less bass extension than a Flip 6.
What the Bose Soundlink Flex does well: IP67 rated; rugged enough to survive drops from several feet and floats. The tradeoff: Not stereo.
Buy the Cleer Audio Scene. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Bose Soundlink Flex 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $74.99 | $79.99 |
| Ranked | #31 of 144 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #36 of 144 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~62Hz | 56Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| 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 (589 g) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 4.2 |
| 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 | 1x 60mm full-range driver + 2x passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Amplifier Power | 20W | - |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 33ms |
| Maximum SPL | - | 96dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (Bose Party mode) |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Cleer Audio Scene: $74.99 Amazon eBay
Pros: Quite neutral frequency response, almost indistinguishable from the very neutral Flip 6 besides the worse bass extension. Measured bass extension of ~62Hz (-10dB).
Cons: Less bass extension than a Flip 6. No app, EQ, stereo pairing, or multipoint. Sound is fairly directional - best right in front of it. Bigger and heavier than most speakers this size.
Full Cleer Audio Scene review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 20W |
|---|---|
| App | No |
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~62Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 8.5” x 3” x 3.5” (217 x 76 x 89 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 48mm neodymium dome drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 1.6 lbs (742 g) |
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Bose Soundlink Flex: $79.99 Amazon eBay
Newer model: the Bose Soundlink Flex 2nd gen, rated 3.8/5.
Pros: IP67 rated; rugged enough to survive drops from several feet and floats. Around 12 hours of battery at moderate volume. Measured bass extension of 56Hz (-10dB).
Cons: Not stereo. Warm sounding with overly boosted bass which drowns out midrange detail
Full Bose Soundlink Flex review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 33ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 7.9” x 3.5” x 2” (201 x 90 x 52 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 60mm full-range driver + 2x passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Maximum SPL | 96dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Party Mode | Yes (Bose Party mode) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs (589 g) |
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