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A gift guide to the Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker (2nd Gen), with verified battery conditions, IP67 limits, multipoint and box contents.
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At 0. 59 kilograms, the second-generation Flex is compact enough for many day bags. Its multipoint feature can maintain connections to two paired source devices, while its IP67 rating and floating design help with accidental water exposure—not underwater listening.
The verdict
The second-generation Flex suits someone who values portability, multipoint pairing and water resistance more than stereo separation or an aux input. Bose advertises up to 12 hours, but runtime varies with volume, audio, temperature and other conditions; a power adaptor is not included.
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Bose advertises up to 12 hours using Bluetooth audio at 50% volume, default EQ and specified room temperatures. Actual runtime varies with volume, content, temperature and other use conditions.
Bose says it floats and is designed to withstand accidental immersion for up to 30 minutes. It is not designed for use while in water; rinse after salt or chlorinated water and let it dry thoroughly.
Multipoint can maintain connections to two paired source devices and transition to the active source. That is not the same as mixing audio from both devices simultaneously.
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