SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen)

If you want a **portable Bluetooth speaker** for the garden, the park or packing into a weekend bag, the SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) hits the sweet spot between size, toughness and sound. It is aimed at people who want something genuinely easy to carry without settling for thin, tinny audio. ## What makes it worth it Bose’s signature is still the draw here: reviews consistently point to clean, balanced sound with bass that feels bigger than the cabinet suggests. The **IP67** rating and silicone-wrapped body make it a sensible pick for outdoor use, and Bose says it can handle water, dust, drops, shocks and rust. Bluetooth 5.3 and multipoint support make everyday pairing less annoying, and PositionIQ is a neat touch because the speaker adjusts its tuning depending on how you place it. ## Where it falls short Twelve hours of battery life is fine, but it is not class-leading anymore, especially if you compare it with bigger rivals that last longer for similar money. It also is not the loudest option in its size class, so if you want party-volume sound, you should look elsewhere. Buy this if you want a compact outdoor speaker with genuinely good sound and real ruggedness. Skip it if your priority is maximum volume or the longest battery life for the money.

£109