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 ranks #38, 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: A stereo portable speaker with quite neutral, natural sound that keeps voices and instruments clear and true. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Bose Soundlink Flex lacks. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Bose Soundlink Flex lacks. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Bose Soundlink Flex. Watch for: Less bass extension than a JBL Flip 6.
The Bose Soundlink Flex is the lighter option. A small, rugged waterproof speaker that survives drops and floats, with a warm, bass forward sound for casual outdoor use. At 1.3 lbs (589 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Cleer Audio Scene at 1.6 lbs (742 g). The catch: Warm sounding with overly boosted bass which drowns out midrange detail.
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 | #33 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #38 of 179 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 | Yes | Yes |
| 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) |
| Strap | - | Yes (built-in loop) |
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