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Bose SoundLink Flex review: Mini but mighty good
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The INFIL
November 10, 2021 at 1:11 pm
I basically can’t afford both the AirPods and this speaker right here but maybe someday.
saurabh Sukhdeve
November 10, 2021 at 1:13 pm
I like its shape , it help in producing depth in the audio ????
Oluwasegun Adewola
November 10, 2021 at 1:15 pm
What song did he use for the comparison?
David Carnoy
November 10, 2021 at 2:22 pm
I listened to lots of music but for the video we have to use non copyrighted tracks. The first track in the video is called Time For Miracles by The Cave Birds and second track is called Wild and Crazy by Mr. Robotic. They are on Spotify.
Charles Ju
November 10, 2021 at 1:17 pm
The Amazon description says it has Bluetooth 5.1, your review says Bluetooth 4.
David Carnoy
November 10, 2021 at 1:35 pm
Quite possible Bose got it wrong on its website.
David Carnoy
November 10, 2021 at 1:41 pm
Bose website lists Bluetooth 4.2 under specs (at bottom under “Bluetooth”)
David Carnoy
November 10, 2021 at 2:56 pm
Confirmed with Bose. It is Bluetooth 4.2. They are correcting Amazon. Thanks for pointing it out. You have changed the world in a small way 😉
George ogbeide
November 10, 2021 at 1:24 pm
How do they compare to Marshall Emberton Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Adin Chandra
November 10, 2021 at 1:48 pm
Not know why, I like Review about Speaker
কেএন এমপিটিভ
November 10, 2021 at 1:57 pm
❤️????????Nice❤️????????
AlfaMayle
November 10, 2021 at 1:58 pm
Thanks David
Suraj 18M
November 10, 2021 at 2:45 pm
I’ve bought Movi roam 2 for 10 dollar ,, trust me that’s a great speaker +water proof +drop proof
Kevin Sewell
November 10, 2021 at 2:54 pm
Hello David! Thank you so much for your review. I have the older Soundlink Mini II… does this speaker sound better than that one? I’ve always loved this little speaker. ????
David Carnoy
November 10, 2021 at 4:18 pm
I don’t have the Mini II around still but my guess is that the Flex does sound better from what I remember of it. It’s more travel friendly as well.
Kevin Sewell
November 10, 2021 at 9:30 pm
@David Carnoy Thank you so much for the response! It’s on my Christmas list!
Miguel Kiesse
November 11, 2021 at 2:51 am
@David Carnoy no way the flex is more travel friendly. The flex is 50% bigger. About the same weight.
Jackson Smith
November 10, 2021 at 3:52 pm
Wow, a $100 speaker (at most) that cost an extra $50 because of the brand name…….sign me up (sarcastic voice).
G H
November 10, 2021 at 4:16 pm
That’s what she said!
nilomanalo
November 10, 2021 at 4:27 pm
The Bose Connect App is very buggy when you want to stereo/party mode with your speakers.
Trell Roberts
November 10, 2021 at 4:59 pm
I love my flex I think I want the blue one I have the white one it’s amazing
David H'ee
November 10, 2021 at 5:02 pm
Wait – it’s a mono speaker?? ????♂️
Shadnan I
November 10, 2021 at 6:57 pm
So disappointing
SanJose408Alex
November 11, 2021 at 4:44 am
Would this only matter if I wanted to get two of these? I dont know anything about speakers
Blake Pereira
November 12, 2021 at 7:18 pm
@SanJose408Alex speakers that tiny having stereo is almost indistinguishable on separating sounds, so it really doesn’t matter. Having two mono (no sound separation) speakers in stereo would be ideal for sound separating, more volume/dynamics, bigger soundstage and bass,- mix is being played how intended – ex. like how your car will play some parts on different speakers throughout a mix. Hope that helps!
Jeffrey Ing
November 10, 2021 at 5:10 pm
Mono?? ???? This is an Amazon speaker with a bose label
Juan Carlos Sanchez
November 10, 2021 at 5:39 pm
Hi David, one quick question… Does this model replace the Soundlink Color II? Awesome review as always!
David Carnoy
November 11, 2021 at 2:21 pm
I don’t think so. SoundLink Color II is still available. Decent deal for refurbished unit from Bose for $79.
Juan Carlos Sanchez
November 11, 2021 at 3:30 pm
@David Carnoy Thanks David!
Kellen
November 10, 2021 at 5:54 pm
this is true. This speaker is great. The sound quality is amazing. I am finding myself hearing lyrics in songs that i’ve never heard because the sound is so clear.
And yes, it is true, the base you can feel in your chest.
noupot
November 10, 2021 at 9:25 pm
BT 4.2 in 2021…must be a joke.
Canturk Civelek
November 10, 2021 at 10:33 pm
Great Review! All my questions are answered! Thank You ????????
Tea With Danny
November 11, 2021 at 1:08 am
Sexy design, I’d definitely stick my auxiliary in it IF IT HAD ONE
teitake
November 11, 2021 at 1:53 am
Much older but I want to know how it compares with Anker Soundcore Motion +.
CKManzano TV
November 11, 2021 at 2:06 am
my bose soundock still sounds good until this moment.
Kannan
November 11, 2021 at 5:13 am
I’m still rocking the Sony SRS X3 speaker from like 5 years ago. Sound is great, but I’d like a little more bass and better battery life. Call quality however was great
Felix Five
November 11, 2021 at 7:00 am
Could it beat my soundlink 2? That can pair to two devices and throw out good sound and it’s getting on 5 years old
Nachiket Bidwai
November 11, 2021 at 8:18 am
Stupid bose using Bluetooth 4.2
Garbage connectivity
Kalpak Shah
November 11, 2021 at 8:39 am
Great review, thanks.! 🙂 Could you do a review on Bose Home portable speaker.?
विजयशंकर एस अय्यर
November 11, 2021 at 10:47 am
Bose wanted to set up in kolkata and couldn’t. He instead went to USA where he could. That’s what India is where it is.????
Hog Farmers For Justice
November 11, 2021 at 1:56 pm
After just trying two Bose QC352 headphones, I don’t trust the company. It is content to sell products with half-baked functionality.
Bryan Mc
November 11, 2021 at 4:58 pm
Why do many Bose reviews take a snide attitude towards Bose “value”? Bose products have never been the most expensive in the market, they’ve also never been the cheapest. Bose has been a leader in audio exactly because consumers have always felt them a “good value” for the $$. This is a cheap shot from CNET.
Speaker Subject
November 11, 2021 at 6:07 pm
Well tbh who wants to take the time to tweak audio EQ?
David Jamgochian
November 11, 2021 at 9:23 pm
Great reviews!!!
jagathon777
November 12, 2021 at 12:23 am
Bluetooth 4.2 wow! pretty sad for 2021
Brechan Fraser
November 12, 2021 at 4:10 am
So all you folks think the sound of distortion and buzzing in the background (3:56) to be a “great sounding” speaker? Yes, I realize that David explained about the distortion “at higher frequencies…”, this speaker was not turned up loud, at least not in my opinion.
Bimal Mondal
November 12, 2021 at 1:29 pm
Please, give the demo in bengali verson.
theharesbreath
November 12, 2021 at 1:51 pm
How does this sound compared to a SoundLink mini 2?
Michael Anthony
November 12, 2021 at 10:12 pm
Excellent review! I’ve had a ton of Bose bluetooth speakers over the years and this one is already my favorite! I retired my perfect little SoundLink micro to my 10 yr old son ????
Jonathan Parker
November 12, 2021 at 10:54 pm
I’m enjoying mine. I’m probably going to get a second so I can have true stereo when the “need” arises.
Wilkins Noriega
November 13, 2021 at 12:53 am
Love it I have multiple bose products I love them all