Cleer Audio Scene vs Bose Soundlink Flex

Last updated: October 27, 2026

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.

Cleer Audio Scene vs Bose Soundlink Flex

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
AppNoYes
Aux InputYesNo
Bass Extension (-10dB)~62Hz56Hz
Battery Life12 hours (Manufacturer specified)12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Built-in MicrophoneYesYes
EQNoNo
IP RatingIPX7IP67
Power InputUSB-CUSB-C
StereoYesNo
OmnidirectionalNoNo
TWSNoYes
Weight1.6 lbs (742 g)1.3 lbs (589 g)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth CodecsAAC, SBCSBC
Bluetooth Version5.04.2
Dimensions8.5” x 3” x 3.5” (217 x 76 x 89 mm)7.9” x 3.5” x 2” (201 x 90 x 52 mm)
Drivers2x 48mm neodymium dome drivers + 2x passive radiators1x 60mm full-range driver + 2x passive radiators
Frequency Response50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)-
Digital Aux InputNoNo
Amplifier Power20W-
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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