Bose Soundlink Flex Review: Ranked #38 of 164

Last updated: October 5, 2026

The Bose Soundlink Flex ranks #38 out of 164 total Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers for sound quality. See all Portable Bluetooth rankings for every top pick.

Brand: Bose

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Bose Soundlink Flex - ranked #38 of 164 Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers · Editor's rating 3.8/5
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Newer model: the Bose Soundlink Flex 2nd gen, ranked higher, 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

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Related speakers: Bose Soundlink Flex 2nd gen.

How it compares: Just above it: Bose Soundlink Flex 2nd gen - $19 more. Just below it: JBL Charge Essential 2 - $5 cheaper, 8 more hours of battery life.

AppYes
Aux InputNo
Bass Extension (-10dB)56Hz
Battery Life12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth CodecsSBC
Bluetooth Latency33ms
Bluetooth Version4.2
Built-in MicrophoneYes
Digital Aux InputNo
Dimensions7.9” x 3.5” x 2” (201 x 90 x 52 mm)
Drivers1x 60mm full-range driver + 2x passive radiators
EQNo
IP RatingIP67
Maximum SPL96dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews)
OmnidirectionalNo
Party ModeYes (Bose Party mode)
Power InputUSB-C
StereoNo
StrapYes (built-in loop)
TWSYes
Weight1.3 lbs (589 g)
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