The Bose SoundLink Flex (ASIN B099TJGJ91) is a premium IP67 waterproof portable speaker with PositionIQ orientation sensing and Bose's signature balanced sound — available on Amazon.ca for around $179 CAD.
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I just bought one of these and it sounds amazing! It is loud, and has fantastic bass. Plus, Bose is one of the few companies that is still a private company and not beholden to shareholders, so they can put out products that they want, and at the quality they want.
I won one of these at last year's Xmas party. Sounded pretty decent on a camping trip.
The charging speed is actually what got me. I haven't been able to test the battery life itself, but it is 4 hours to charge with 12 hours of regular volume playback. That's a little rough. It does sound fantastic though, and I think that trade off will be worth it. Especially because I'm sure I can use it while plugged in
That's the update, apparently. One minor inconvenience is that I can no longer get the speaker to tell battery percentage by holding power button.
WHY DID THEY CHANGE ITTTTT. I actually really liked when it told me the battery percentage but now it's gonna die without me knowing cuz I'm not gonna open the stupid app to check the percentage. And I hate the new sound effects too it's too dramatic for no reason
Ive had 2 of these for years. Great battery and overall construction. They sync up too. Its great. One of them just got rained on and sat soaked with water. Still works lol
I was really blown away at how good the warm tone was and punchy the bass in such a small form factor. Its great in my apartment and in a room. Upgraded from a charge 5 (too big)
The Bose SoundLink Flex is the best-sounding portable Bluetooth speaker at its size and price — PositionIQ, genuine IP67 waterproofing, and Bose's acoustic tuning produce a musical, balanced sound that consistently outperforms similarly priced competitors. The 12-hour battery is the main trade-off against JBL alternatives, but buyers who prioritize sound quality over marathon battery life will find the SoundLink Flex the most satisfying speaker in its class.
