The Bose SoundLink Flex, Micro, Max and Plus line on Speaker Ranking spans 2 generations and 6 models, from the Bose Soundlink Flex and Bose Soundlink Micro to the Bose Soundlink Flex 2nd gen, Bose SoundLink Max and Bose Soundlink Micro 2. Ratings run from 3.5/5 to 4.3/5. Of these, 6 are still sold.
Each column below is one generation, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow means a model skipped a generation. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.
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Generation by generation
Soundlink Flex to Soundlink Flex 2nd gen
The Bose Soundlink Flex 2nd gen replaced the Bose Soundlink Flex. Both rate 3.8/5.
| Spec | Soundlink Flex | Soundlink Flex 2nd gen |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.3 |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs (589 g) | 1.3 lbs (586 g) |
Full Soundlink Flex vs Soundlink Flex 2nd gen comparison
Soundlink Micro to Soundlink Micro 2
The Bose Soundlink Micro 2 replaced the Bose Soundlink Micro. It rates higher, 3.6/5 against 3.5/5.
| Spec | Soundlink Micro | Soundlink Micro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 6 hours | 12 hours |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.4 |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs (289 g) | 0.7 lbs (329 g) |
Full Soundlink Micro vs Soundlink Micro 2 comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
How many generations of the Bose SoundLink Flex, Micro, Max and Plus are there?
Speaker Ranking covers 2 generations of the Bose SoundLink Flex, Micro, Max and Plus, from the Bose Soundlink Flex and Bose Soundlink Micro to the Bose Soundlink Flex 2nd gen, Bose SoundLink Max and Bose Soundlink Micro 2.
What replaced the Bose Soundlink Flex?
The Bose Soundlink Flex 2nd gen replaced the Bose Soundlink Flex. Both are rated 3.8/5.
What replaced the Bose Soundlink Micro?
The Bose Soundlink Micro 2 replaced the Bose Soundlink Micro. It is rated 3.6/5, against 3.5/5 for the Bose Soundlink Micro.