# Bose SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen)

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/bose-soundlink-flex-2nd-gen-outdoor-speakers
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/outdoor-speakers
- Placement: #5 of 13 in Outdoor Speakers, B tier
- Brand: Bose
- LP on this board: 540
- Last researched: 2026-08-19T08:57:57.806Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
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## Verdict

A reasonable choice for wireless flexibility, though not a standout performer based on current community sentiment.

## For

- Wireless operation with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
- Portable design suitable for outdoor use
- Reliable brand reputation
- IP67 rating
- Solid build

## Evidence

Consolidated from 26 cited sources across 21 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| TechGearLab | Elizabeth White | C | https://www.techgearlab.com/reviews/audio/bluetooth-speaker/bose-soundlink-flex-2nd-gen | fetched and confirmed |
| r/Bluetooth_Speakers | reddit.com | D | https://www.reddit.com/r/Bluetooth_Speakers/comments/1tmcdst/soundlink_flex_2_convenient_rugged_bassy_but_not/ | fetched and confirmed |
| What Hi-Fi? | whathifi.com | C | https://www.whathifi.com/speakers/wireless-speakers/this-stylish-and-feature-laden-bose-speaker-has-plummeted-in-price | fetched and confirmed |
| Smart Home Sounds | Elliott Peeters-Vanstone | C | https://www.smarthomesounds.co.uk/blog/faqs/jbl-flip-7-vs-bose-soundlink-flex-2 | fetched and confirmed |
| SoundGuys | Dave Carr | B | https://www.soundguys.com/best-shower-speakers-9587/ | fetched and confirmed |
| PCGamesN | Edward Chester | - | https://www.pcgamesn.com/best-bluetooth-speakers | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | - | C | https://www.facebook.com/61565592581316/posts/bose-soundlink-flex-portable-bluetooth-speaker-2nd-gen-review-the-bose-soundlink/122187784820519752/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Instagram | - | C | https://www.instagram.com/p/DWBWkOtFs2q/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Quick Take on the Bose SoundLink Flex 2nd Gen | - | B | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DP-t4WLjfiw/ | fetched and confirmed |
| SoundGuys | Dave Carr | B | https://www.soundguys.com/bose-soundlink-micro-2nd-gen-review-better-sound-limited-stamina-144274/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Elo My Melo | Soumya Roy | B | https://elomymelo.com/tech/soundlink-flex-2-units-vs-sl-plus.html | fetched and confirmed |
| HomeTechnologyReview | hometheaterreview.com | B | https://hometheaterreview.com/vs/turtlebox-ranger-portable-bluetooth-speaker-vs-bose-soundlink-flex-2nd-gen-portable-bluetooth-speaker-comparison/ | fetched and confirmed |
| SoundGuys | bearkun6414 | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVdXUgsQ87g#comments | fetched and confirmed |
| CEONTHEMAKING | samratpradhan9013 | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Pk4yWr0FFM#comments | fetched and confirmed |
| Danny Pops | tansanite09 | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muPC2gESoWc#comments | fetched and confirmed |
| Smart Home Sounds | Smart Home Sounds | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FmrwXG2NAA | fetched and confirmed |
| Golf Sky | Golf Sky | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfarMRDTIo0 | fetched and confirmed |
| SoundGuys | SoundGuys | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVdXUgsQ87g | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Mark Gaming & Reviews | Tech Mark Gaming & Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9qnsYcUdLI | fetched and confirmed |
| GYMCADDY | GYMCADDY | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMJrZ-WmqZQ | fetched and confirmed |
| CEONTHEMAKING | CEONTHEMAKING | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Pk4yWr0FFM | fetched and confirmed |
| Abt Electronics | Abt Electronics | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUdq2ejMymo | fetched and confirmed |
| The French Glow | The French Glow | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJlAvA0JLc0 | fetched and confirmed |
| TechRevs | TechRevs | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PM-uTbmEuC0 | fetched and confirmed |
| TechTroveToday | TechTroveToday | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28rxsRtsoE4 | fetched and confirmed |
| T3 | t3.com | B | https://www.t3.com/tech/audio/bose-soundlink-flex-2-review | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | OSD Audio AP650 | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/osd-audio-ap650 |
| 2 | JBL Boombox 4 | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/jbl-boombox-4-outdoor-speakers |
| 3 | Polk Audio T15 | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/polk-audio-t15 |
| 4 | Sony ULT Tower 10 | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/sony-ult-tower-10 |
| 6 | Ultimate Ears EPICBOOM | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/ultimate-ears-epicboom-outdoor-speakers |
| 7 | Sonance 4-Series Outdoor Speaker | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/sonance-4-series-outdoor-speaker |
| 8 | Sonos Era 100 | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/sonos-era-100-outdoor-speakers |
| 9 | Sony ULT Tower 8 | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/sony-ult-tower-8 |
| 10 | JBL Go 5 | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/jbl-go-5-outdoor-speakers |
| 13 | JBL Flip 6 | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/jbl-flip-6 |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/outdoor-speakers.

## What this tier means

- B: Good. A solid choice with real caveats worth knowing.

## How to read this

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