Amazon discounts the Bose SoundLink Flex second-generation speaker to new record pricing

Amazon has marked down the Bose SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) portable Bluetooth speaker ahead of Thanksgiving, cutting $60 off its regular price. Meanwhile, Notebookcheck reported the Sunset Peach edition and six other color options selling for $99, down 38% from an original $159 MSRP. [1][2][3]

The 1.3-pound speaker features an IP67 rating that withstands sand, drops, and submersion in up to 3.3 feet of water, and it can float. Bose equips the device with Bluetooth 5.3 for multipoint pairing with up to two audio sources, alongside aptX and AAC codec support for compatible Snapdragon Sound devices. PositionIQ technology automatically optimizes sound depending on whether the unit is hanging, standing, or flat, while a programmable shortcut button can trigger Spotify, link stereo speakers, or summon a phone assistant. Battery life is rated at up to 12 hours, with a four-hour recharge time over USB-C. [1][3]

Unlike the smaller Bose SoundLink Micro, the Flex includes an integrated microphone for speakerphone calls. However, Notebookcheck notes the speaker still faces stiff competition in the rugged audio category, trailing rivals like the JBL Flip 7 in water resistance, bass output, and battery longevity. [1]