This Bose speaker sports a rugged yet incredibly stylish design. It has a solid IP67 rating and a metal grille, making it very suitable for outdoor use. By the way, it can even float on water. How about that for a sub-£120 speaker?
With a balanced sound profile, this puppy gives you crisp and clear audio. Given its size, it also gets quite loud. You should clearly distinguish all the instrumentals in your favorite songs. The bass may not be as thumping as on some other Bluetooth speakers, but most users shouldn’t find this a deal breaker.
A cool perk is the included microphone, as it lets you handle phone calls and not just stream songs. In fact, the included mic is probably the speaker’s standout feature, which earns it a place among the best budget Bluetooth speakers. You also get plenty of battery life – up to 12 hours on a single charge.
Then again, this puppy has a drawback – the slightly outdated Bluetooth technology. The SoundLink Flex supports Bluetooth 4.2, whereas more affordable alternatives like the JBL Flip 6 support Bluetooth 5.1. On the other hand, the JBL speaker lacks a mic.
Overall, the Bose SoundLink Flex is a fantastic little Bluetooth speaker you can take in the shower, on your next hiking trip, or just about anywhere else. It’s durable, offers great sound, and now sells at much better prices on Amazon UK.