- Battery Life
- Up to 12 hours (Bose rating)
- Water and Dust Rating
- IP67, and Bose says it floats
- Weight
- 1.3 lb
- Dimensions
- 2.06 x 7.93 x 3.56 in
- Bluetooth
- 5.3 with multipoint, about 30 ft range (Bose rating)
- Microphone
- Built in, works as a speakerphone
- Charge Time
- About 4 hours with a 7.5 W USB-C supply (Bose rating)
Bose
Bose SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen)
Bose's flat, rugged portable Bluetooth speaker, aimed at people who want fuller sound than a cylinder speaker and a built-in speakerphone.
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All prices
| Store | Price | Checked | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bose Best price | $129 | ✓ AUG 28 | Go to store |
| Target | $159.99 | ✓ OCT 11 | Go to store |
Prices were checked on the dates shown and can change at any time. The store page is always authoritative. Shipping and taxes are not included.
| 2026-10-11 | Target | $159.99 |
| 2026-10-04 | Target | $159.99 |
| 2026-09-27 | Target | $159.99 |
| 2026-09-20 | Target | $159.99 |
| 2026-09-17 | Target | $119.99 |
| 2026-08-28 | Bose | $129 |
| 2026-08-28 | Target | $129.99 |
Each line is the price we verified on that date.
Our verdict
Where it wins
- IP67 dust and water rating, and Bose says it floats if dropped in water
- Built-in microphone doubles as a speakerphone, which the JBL Flip 7 lacks
- PositionIQ senses how the speaker is oriented and adjusts output accordingly, per Bose
Where it loses
- Bose rates the battery at 12 hours, below JBL's 16 hour claim for the similar-size Flip 7
- List price of $159 is high for the size class, so it is only good value on sale
- Stereo playback requires buying a second compatible Bose speaker
The second-generation Flex adds Bluetooth multipoint and a shortcut button to what was already a popular rugged speaker. It suits people who take calls on their speaker and want the flat form factor that fits in a bag pocket. At the frequent $129 sale price it is competitive; at the full $159 the JBL Flip 7 and cheaper Sony and Soundcore options make more sense.
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JBL Flip 7
JBL's seventh-generation cylinder speaker, a mid-size portable Bluetooth speaker for outdoor and around-the-house listening.
Sony ULT Field 1
Sony's compact rugged Bluetooth speaker with a bass-boost button, for buyers who want a name-brand outdoor speaker at a sale price.
Common questions
What changed from the first SoundLink Flex?
The 2nd Gen model moves to Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint for switching between two devices, and adds a programmable shortcut button. The size, IP67 rating and 12 hour battery rating carry over.
Can I take calls on it?
Yes. It has a built-in microphone and works as a speakerphone when paired to a phone.
Does it float?
Bose says the speaker floats and carries an IP67 rating for dust and water immersion, so a drop in a pool is survivable.
Prices last verified Aug 28, 2026.