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General

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Series

SoundLink2Maker product pagebose.ca/en/p/bose-soundlink-flex-bluetooth-speaker/SLFLX-SPEAKERWIRELESS-WHTSM-WW.htmlRead 13 October 2026Bose lists the speaker in its SoundLink family of portable Bluetooth speakers. iFixit lists the same family.

SoundLink1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-flex-portable-speaker-2nd-gen/SLFLXII-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

865983-0100, 4359101Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/43ab91c25d0ac95a/original/866666_OG_SLFLX-SPEAKERWIRELESS_enUS.pdfRead 13 October 2026Regulatory section of the owner's guide lists Type designation 435910 for the Bluetooth speaker. SoundGuys lists 865983-0100 for the US Black item.3Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-soundlink-flex-review-63268Read 13 October 2026Review lists Model Number 865983-0100, the US Black item.

4425913Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/409c7c0457a61e44/original/891014_OG_SLFLXII-SPEAKERWIRELESS_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Regulatory information, page 4: Model 442591.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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Status

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Available1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-flex-portable-speaker-2nd-gen/SLFLXII-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker5Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-soundlink-flex-2nd-gen-review-125253Read 8 October 2026SoundGuys calls the original Bose SoundLink Flex the predecessor of the SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen).

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker (2nd Gen)8Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-soundlink-flex-2nd-gen-review-125253Read 13 October 2026Review calls the SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) the follow-up to the original SoundLink Flex that came out in 2021. The 2nd Gen has Bluetooth 5.3 and the Bose app.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$1493Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-soundlink-flex-review-63268Read 13 October 2026Review lists an original price of 149 USD. T3 and What Hi-Fi also give 149 USD. Tax treatment is not stated.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US3Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-soundlink-flex-review-63268Read 13 October 2026US price in USD and the US Black model number 865983-0100.

US1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-flex-portable-speaker-2nd-gen/SLFLXII-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Black, Blue Dusk, Sandstone, Alpine Sage, Twilight Blue, Petal Pink, Citrus Yellow, Fog Grey, Dewdrop Mint1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-flex-portable-speaker-2nd-gen/SLFLXII-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Current maker page explicitly offers Dewdrop Mint. Other listed colors come from the exact-model support specification.2Maker product pagesupport.bose.com/s/article/product-specifications-bose-soundlink-flex-portable-speaker-2nd-genRead 8 October 2026

Speaker typeiHome covers speakers made to stay in one place, including smart speakers. A speaker with Wi-Fi or a voice assistant can be of any type.

Portable7Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/SoundLink_FlexRead 13 October 2026iFixit describes a portable Bluetooth speaker.

Portable1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-flex-portable-speaker-2nd-gen/SLFLXII-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Audio

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Audio channelsiSound channels reproduced by one speaker. Pairing two speakers for stereo is separate.

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Mono1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-flex-portable-speaker-2nd-gen/SLFLXII-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Audio driversiPowered audio transducers in one speaker. Passive radiators are counted separately. Circular diameter and rectangular width and height have separate columns. Per-driver power must state continuous or RMS basis and battery or mains operation in the source note.

ABose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker

Driver type	Count
Full-range dynamic driver	1

Source6Reviewt3.com/us/reviews/bose-soundlink-flex-reviewRead 13 October 2026Review says the driver array is a single full-range dynamic driver. Bose does not publish its size or power.

BBose SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker (2nd Gen)

Driver type	Count
Full-range	1

Source4Maker product pagesupport.bose.com/article/poor-sound-quality-from-product-soundlink-flex-portable-speaker-2nd-genRead 8 October 2026Exact second-generation support article: one active speaker and two passive radiators. Full-range role is also stated in product-page sound options.

Passive radiatorsiPassive, unpowered bass radiators. Excludes powered drivers.

26Reviewt3.com/us/reviews/bose-soundlink-flex-reviewRead 13 October 2026Review says the single driver is supplemented by a couple of racetrack passive radiators, so two.

24Maker product pagesupport.bose.com/article/poor-sound-quality-from-product-soundlink-flex-portable-speaker-2nd-genRead 8 October 2026

Rated audio poweriMaker-published total rated continuous audio output. Battery power is used for portable speakers when mains and battery ratings differ. Peak marketing power is separate.

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Rated audio power on mainsiTotal rated continuous audio output with external power. Store a separate battery rating when the maker publishes both.

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Audio output power (unspecified rating)iMaker- or reviewer-published audio output power whose continuous or peak rating basis is not stated. This is separate from rated continuous output and explicitly published peak output.

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Peak audio poweriExplicitly published peak audio output. Never substitute for rated continuous output.

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Frequency response lower limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

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Frequency response upper limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

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Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)

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Adjustable equalizeriUser-adjustable frequency bands. Selecting fixed sound presets alone does not qualify.

No5Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/bose-soundlink-flex-reviewRead 13 October 2026Review lists no customizable EQ as a con. T3 also says there is no EQ in the app.

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-flex-portable-speaker-2nd-gen/SLFLXII-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Equalizer bandsiNumber of user-adjustable frequency bands. Do not count sound presets.

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35Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-soundlink-flex-2nd-gen-review-125253Read 8 October 2026Bose app offers Bass, Middle and Treble sliders.

Automatic sound adjustmentiAdjusts audio to placement or playback conditions. Keep the named feature and conditions in the source note.

Yes4Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/bose-soundlink-flexRead 13 October 2026Review says PositionIQ technology uses built-in sensors to detect the speaker's orientation and adjusts the sound to it.

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-flex-portable-speaker-2nd-gen/SLFLXII-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026PositionIQ senses speaker orientation and adjusts playback. Standing, lying and hanging orientations are supported.

Sound modesiNamed playback modes. Battery extension modes are also qualified in battery source notes.

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Wireless stereo pairingiTwo compatible speakers can play separate left and right channels.

Yes1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/43ab91c25d0ac95a/original/866666_OG_SLFLX-SPEAKERWIRELESS_enUS.pdfRead 13 October 2026Owner's guide (PDF created March 2024) describes Stereo mode with a second compatible speaker: SoundLink Micro, Flex, Color II, Revolve and Revolve+ (Series I and II). It does not work with the 2nd Gen Flex, which uses a different app.

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-flex-portable-speaker-2nd-gen/SLFLXII-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Two identical SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) speakers provide left and right channels. Party Mode can link different compatible current SoundLink models.

Speaker link protocolsiNamed systems for linking compatible speakers, such as PartyBoost, Auracast or Party Connect. Linking support does not establish compatibility across all models.

Bose Party Mode, Bose Stereo Mode, Bose SimpleSync1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/43ab91c25d0ac95a/original/866666_OG_SLFLX-SPEAKERWIRELESS_enUS.pdfRead 13 October 2026Party mode and Stereo mode for two Bose Bluetooth speakers, and SimpleSync to link with a Bose Smart Speaker or Soundbar through the Bose app.

Bose Party Mode, Bose Stereo Mode, Bose SimpleSync1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-flex-portable-speaker-2nd-gen/SLFLXII-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Max linked speakersiPublished maximum in a speaker group. A stereo pair is recorded separately. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

21Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/43ab91c25d0ac95a/original/866666_OG_SLFLX-SPEAKERWIRELESS_enUS.pdfRead 13 October 2026Guide says pair two Bose Bluetooth speakers for Party mode or Stereo mode. SimpleSync pairs with only one Bose product at a time.

21Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-flex-portable-speaker-2nd-gen/SLFLXII-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Two speakers in Party or Stereo Mode. SimpleSync connects to a compatible Bose smart speaker or soundbar.

Max Bluetooth group speakersiPublished maximum speakers in one Bluetooth playback group, including the first speaker. Source notes name the compatible models or families, linking system and firmware requirements. Wi-Fi groups and concurrent Bluetooth source devices are excluded. A stereo pair alone does not establish the maximum when other Bluetooth linking systems are supported. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

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Connectivity

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Bluetooth audio playbackiPlays audio streamed over Bluetooth from a phone or other source. Bluetooth used only for setup or app control does not count.

Yes3Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-soundlink-flex-review-63268Read 13 October 2026

Yes3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/409c7c0457a61e44/original/891014_OG_SLFLXII-SPEAKERWIRELESS_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth versioniVersion of the Bluetooth radio. Some Wi-Fi speakers use Bluetooth only for setup. See Bluetooth audio playback.

4.23Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-soundlink-flex-review-63268Read 13 October 2026Review says Bluetooth 4.2 with the SBC codec only. Bose 2nd Gen coverage also says the original uses Bluetooth 4.2.

5.32Maker product pagesupport.bose.com/s/article/product-specifications-bose-soundlink-flex-portable-speaker-2nd-genRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth codecsiExplicitly supported receive codecs. Bluetooth version alone does not establish codecs.

SBC3Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-soundlink-flex-review-63268Read 13 October 2026Review says only the standard SBC codec is supported. This is a reviewer statement and not a maker document.

SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/409c7c0457a61e44/original/891014_OG_SLFLXII-SPEAKERWIRELESS_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 18 explicitly identifies aptX Adaptive with a compatible Snapdragon Sound source. SBC and AAC are corroborated by the exact-model SoundGuys review.

Bluetooth profiles

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A2DP, AVRCP, BLE, HFP2Maker product pagesupport.bose.com/s/article/product-specifications-bose-soundlink-flex-portable-speaker-2nd-genRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth LE AudioiExplicit LE Audio support. Bluetooth LE for app control alone does not qualify.

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AuracastiExplicit Auracast support. Sending, receiving and speaker-group roles belong in source notes.

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth source connections. Pairing memory and speaker-to-speaker linking do not qualify.

Yes1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/43ab91c25d0ac95a/original/866666_OG_SLFLX-SPEAKERWIRELESS_enUS.pdfRead 13 October 2026Guide says the speaker can be actively connected to two devices at a time and plays audio from one device at a time.

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-flex-portable-speaker-2nd-gen/SLFLXII-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Multipoint source devicesiMaximum concurrently connected Bluetooth source devices, not remembered pairings.

21Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/43ab91c25d0ac95a/original/866666_OG_SLFLX-SPEAKERWIRELESS_enUS.pdfRead 13 October 2026Up to two actively connected devices. Up to eight devices are stored in the pairing list.

21Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-flex-portable-speaker-2nd-gen/SLFLXII-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth range (claimed)iMaker-claimed Bluetooth range to the source device. Test conditions belong in the source note.

9m1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/43ab91c25d0ac95a/original/866666_OG_SLFLX-SPEAKERWIRELESS_enUS.pdfRead 13 October 2026Guide gives a Bluetooth range of 30 ft or 9 m.

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Wi-FiiBuilt-in Wi-Fi, for audio streaming, setup or control.

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No6Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/bose/soundlink-flex-2nd-genRead 8 October 2026Public Wi-Fi test row explicitly says No. Member-only metrics were not used.

Wi-Fi standardsiOne 802.11 name per item, such as 802.11ax. A Wi-Fi generation is written as its standard, so Wi-Fi 5 is 802.11ac and Wi-Fi 6 is 802.11ax. Older standards are listed only when a source names them.

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Network audio protocolsiNamed systems that stream audio to the speaker over the home network. AirPlay is written as AirPlay 2. Chromecast built-in is written as Google Cast. Other names follow the maker, such as Spotify Connect.

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USB audio inputiPlayback from a connected computer or phone through USB. Charging, service ports and USB flash-drive playback do not qualify.

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USB drive playbackiPlayback of audio files on a connected USB storage device.

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USB audio file formats

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PortsiPhysical speaker connectors. Record charging, audio input, power output and service roles separately. A shared microphone and guitar jack is one port. A combo jack that takes XLR and 6.35 mm plugs is 6.35 mm audio, and the role names XLR. Optical is a TOSLINK digital audio socket.

ABose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker

Connector	Count	Role
USB-C	1	Charging input

Source1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/43ab91c25d0ac95a/original/866666_OG_SLFLX-SPEAKERWIRELESS_enUS.pdfRead 13 October 2026Guide says charge with the USB-C cable and shows no other connector. SoundGuys confirms there is no aux input.

BBose SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker (2nd Gen)

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Controls and software

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SpeakerphoneiBuilt-in microphone and call support, through a connected phone or a voice assistant's calling. A microphone used only for voice commands does not count. Microphone inputs for karaoke are separate.

Yes1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/43ab91c25d0ac95a/original/866666_OG_SLFLX-SPEAKERWIRELESS_enUS.pdfRead 13 October 2026Guide documents answering, ending, declining and muting calls with the built-in microphone.

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-flex-portable-speaker-2nd-gen/SLFLXII-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Standard non-SE SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen). Maker specifications exclude the later SE variant from microphone support. No SE variant is included.

Voice assistantsiVoice assistants explicitly usable through the speaker, such as Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri or Sonos Voice Control. State whether a connected phone is required.

Connected phone voice assistant1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/43ab91c25d0ac95a/original/866666_OG_SLFLX-SPEAKERWIRELESS_enUS.pdfRead 13 October 2026Guide says the speaker microphone extends the phone's microphone and press and hold of the multi-function button opens the voice assistant on the connected device.

Siri, Google Assistant6Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/bose/soundlink-flex-2nd-genRead 8 October 2026Public Voice Assistant verdict explicitly supports the paired phone Siri or Google Assistant. No independent assistant on the speaker.

Controls

Power, Bluetooth pairing, Play/pause, Next/previous track, Volume up/down, Answer/end call, Voice assistant1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/43ab91c25d0ac95a/original/866666_OG_SLFLX-SPEAKERWIRELESS_enUS.pdfRead 13 October 2026Guide lists Power, Bluetooth, Volume up and down and a multi-function button: press for play/pause and answer/end call, twice for skip forward, three times for skip backward, hold for voice control.

Power, Bluetooth pairing, Volume up/down, Play/pause, Next/previous track, Programmable shortcut3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/409c7c0457a61e44/original/891014_OG_SLFLXII-SPEAKERWIRELESS_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Speaker Controls pages 19-23. Shortcut choices include linking, Spotify Tap or connected-phone voice assistant.

Companion app

Bose Connect1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/43ab91c25d0ac95a/original/866666_OG_SLFLX-SPEAKERWIRELESS_enUS.pdfRead 13 October 2026Guide names the Bose Connect app for setup, Bluetooth connections and settings. The Bose app is needed for SimpleSync.

Bose app1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-flex-portable-speaker-2nd-gen/SLFLXII-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026

App platforms

iOS, Android2Maker product pagebose.ca/en/p/bose-soundlink-flex-bluetooth-speaker/SLFLX-SPEAKERWIRELESS-WHTSM-WW.htmlRead 13 October 2026Page says apps are available on Google Play and the Apple Store.

iOS, Android1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-flex-portable-speaker-2nd-gen/SLFLXII-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026

User firmware updates

Yes1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/43ab91c25d0ac95a/original/866666_OG_SLFLX-SPEAKERWIRELESS_enUS.pdfRead 13 October 2026Guide says the speaker receives security updates through the Bose Connect app and software updates can be run in the app.

Yes3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/409c7c0457a61e44/original/891014_OG_SLFLXII-SPEAKERWIRELESS_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Care and Maintenance, Update the Speaker: Bose app OTA or Bose updater website.

Built-in lightingiDecorative or ambient lighting. Status, battery, connection and microphone indicator LEDs alone do not qualify.

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Lighting modes

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Smart home

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Matter controlleriCan add and control Matter devices. Being a Matter device alone does not count.

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Thread border routeriConnects Thread smart home devices to the home network.

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Zigbee hubiA built-in Zigbee radio that controls Zigbee smart home devices.

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Battery and charging

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Built-in battery

Yes1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/43ab91c25d0ac95a/original/866666_OG_SLFLX-SPEAKERWIRELESS_enUS.pdfRead 13 October 2026Guide describes a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that is not to be removed by the user.

Yes3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/409c7c0457a61e44/original/891014_OG_SLFLXII-SPEAKERWIRELESS_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Playback time (claimed)iMaximum maker-claimed music playback on one charge in normal playback mode. Battery extension or reduced-bass boost modes belong in battery_life_boost_h. Record volume and lighting conditions in the source note.

12h1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/43ab91c25d0ac95a/original/866666_OG_SLFLX-SPEAKERWIRELESS_enUS.pdfRead 13 October 2026Guide says with typical usage the battery lasts up to 12 hours and varies with content and volume.

12h3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/409c7c0457a61e44/original/891014_OG_SLFLXII-SPEAKERWIRELESS_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 25: up to 12 hours using Bluetooth A2DP at 50% volume, default EQ, Top 50 Global February 2024 tracks, 20-25 C. At maximum volume Bose specifies up to three hours.

Playback with battery extension (claimed)iTotal claimed runtime with the named battery extension mode enabled. Store the total, not only the extra hours. Keep sound and lighting restrictions in the source note.

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Battery energyiPublished battery pack energy. Do not calculate from an assumed voltage.

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Battery capacityiPublished pack capacity at the voltage in battery_voltage_v. Do not substitute power-bank output capacity. A figure written per cell, such as 5000mAh*2, is not a pack capacity unless the maker states the pack figure.

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Nominal battery voltage

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Battery chemistry

Lithium-ion1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/43ab91c25d0ac95a/original/866666_OG_SLFLX-SPEAKERWIRELESS_enUS.pdfRead 13 October 2026Guide regulatory text names a rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

Lithium-ion2Maker product pagesupport.bose.com/s/article/product-specifications-bose-soundlink-flex-portable-speaker-2nd-genRead 8 October 2026

User-replaceable batteryiBattery that the maker documents as replaceable by the user. Service replacement does not qualify.

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Full charge timeiTime from discharged to full under the maker conditions. Adapter rating and simultaneous use belong in source notes.

4h1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/43ab91c25d0ac95a/original/866666_OG_SLFLX-SPEAKERWIRELESS_enUS.pdfRead 13 October 2026Guide says allow up to 4 hours to fully charge the battery. No adapter is included.

4h3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/409c7c0457a61e44/original/891014_OG_SLFLXII-SPEAKERWIRELESS_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 25: up to four hours from 0 to 100% in standby, 5 V/1.5 A (7.5 W) USB-A supply.

Quick charge duration

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Playback after quick chargeiClaimed music playback after quick_charge_min of charging. Source conditions apply.

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Charging input ratingiPublished speaker input voltage and current. An adapter rating alone does not establish device input.

5 V DC at 1.5 A1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/43ab91c25d0ac95a/original/866666_OG_SLFLX-SPEAKERWIRELESS_enUS.pdfRead 13 October 2026Regulatory section lists Input Rating 5Vdc, 1.5A.

5 V DC, 1.5 A3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/409c7c0457a61e44/original/891014_OG_SLFLXII-SPEAKERWIRELESS_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Regulatory information, page 4: Input Rating 5 V DC, 1.5 A. This is device input, separate from adapter output.

Max charging inputiPublished maximum charging input. USB audio power requirements and adapter output are separate.

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USB Power Delivery charging

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Charges other devices

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No1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-flex-portable-speaker-2nd-gen/SLFLXII-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker comparison table: Charging Out No.

Max power-bank outputiPublished power delivered by the speaker to another device. Output voltage and current belong in the source note.

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Wireless chargingiThe speaker battery can be charged wirelessly. Wireless power output to another device is separate.

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Durability

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Dust and water ratingiExact published IP rating. Keep separate ratings, such as IP68 and IP69, as separate entries.

IP67, IP641Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/43ab91c25d0ac95a/original/866666_OG_SLFLX-SPEAKERWIRELESS_enUS.pdfRead 13 October 2026Guide says the speaker is rated IP67 and IP64 and can be immersed for up to 30 minutes at a depth of up to 1 m.

IP671Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-flex-portable-speaker-2nd-gen/SLFLXII-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Floats

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Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-flex-portable-speaker-2nd-gen/SLFLXII-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Drop resistanceiExplicit maker claim or defined drop test. Do not infer from rugged wording.

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Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-flex-portable-speaker-2nd-gen/SLFLXII-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Drop test heightiMaker-published tested height. Surface and conditions belong in source notes.

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Carry featuresiPublished handles, straps, carabiners or wheels.

Built-in strap1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/43ab91c25d0ac95a/original/866666_OG_SLFLX-SPEAKERWIRELESS_enUS.pdfRead 13 October 2026Guide says the strap works as a finger loop or attaches to a carabiner or a cord.

Nylon utility loop1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-flex-portable-speaker-2nd-gen/SLFLXII-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Measured

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Playback time (measured)iReviewer-measured playback per charge. Volume, lighting, sound mode, firmware and connection belong in the source note.

11.98h3Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-soundlink-flex-review-63268Read 13 October 2026Review reports 11 hours 59 minutes, which is 11.98 h, in the standard test: continuous music at a 75 dB (SPL) maximum output level measured 1 m from the front of the speaker. Firmware and codec are not stated.

7.05h5Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-soundlink-flex-2nd-gen-review-125253Read 8 October 2026Exact SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) review: 7 h 3 min. Looping music at 80 dB from one meter. Firmware 4.3.30, Bose app 10.3.13. Volume is higher than the maker 50% runtime test.

Max sound pressure (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum SPL. Distance, test method and power source belong in source notes.

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Low-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured low-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

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High-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured high-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

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Audio latency (measured)iReviewer-measured source-to-speaker latency. Source device, app, codec, firmware and connection belong in source notes. App compensation may affect results.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer-measured time from empty to full. Power adapter and method belong in the source note.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiSpeaker body width, height and depth on explicitly identified axes. Unlabeled tuples do not establish axis meanings. Handle, strap and orientation conditions belong in the source note.

Width201Height90Depth52mm(7.9 × 3.5 × 2 in)4Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/bose-soundlink-flexRead 13 October 2026Review spec box lists Dimensions (hwd) 9 x 20.1 x 5.2cm, so height 90 mm, width 201 mm, depth 52 mm. Bose's own inch figures 3.56 H x 7.93 W x 2.06 D as reproduced by iFixit agree.

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WeightiSpeaker mass including its battery. Excludes packaging, charger and removable carry accessories unless the source states otherwise.

589g(1.3 lb)3Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-soundlink-flex-review-63268Read 13 October 2026Review spec box lists 589g. Bose's own spec as reproduced by iFixit is 1.300 lb.

590g(1.3 lb)7Maker product pagebose.de/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-flex-portable-speaker-2nd-gen/SLFLXII-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Technical specifications: complete product system 0.59 kg. Convert published metric value to grams. H/D axes are conflicting between US product sections and are omitted.

Body materials

Aluminum, Fabric, Nylon, Plastic, Silicone, Steel7Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/SoundLink_FlexRead 13 October 2026Product Material Aluminum, Fabric, Nylon, Plastic, Silicone, Steel, as in Bose's own specification.

Aluminum, Fabric, Nylon, Plastic, Silicone, Steel1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-flex-portable-speaker-2nd-gen/SLFLXII-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Speaker, USB Type-C cable2Maker product pagebose.ca/en/p/bose-soundlink-flex-bluetooth-speaker/SLFLX-SPEAKERWIRELESS-WHTSM-WW.htmlRead 13 October 2026What's in the box: Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth speaker and USB Type-C cable. SoundGuys says the cable is USB-C to USB-A.

SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker (2nd Gen), USB-C to USB-A cable, Safety sheet1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-flex-portable-speaker-2nd-gen/SLFLXII-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Links

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Product page

www.bose.ca/en/p/bose-soundlink-flex-bluetooth-speaker/SLFLX-SPEAKERWIRELESS-WHTSM-WW.html2Maker product pagebose.ca/en/p/bose-soundlink-flex-bluetooth-speaker/SLFLX-SPEAKERWIRELESS-WHTSM-WW.htmlRead 13 October 2026Maker's Canadian product page. The page shows the speaker as sold out and the US page has been removed.

www.bose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-flex-portable-speaker-2nd-gen/SLFLXII-SPEAKERWIRELESS.html1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-flex-portable-speaker-2nd-gen/SLFLXII-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

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support.bose.com/s/article/product-specifications-bose-soundlink-flex-portable-speaker-2nd-gen2Maker product pagesupport.bose.com/s/article/product-specifications-bose-soundlink-flex-portable-speaker-2nd-genRead 8 October 2026Exact second-generation manufacturer support specification page. SE microphone exception explicitly identified. Non-SE reference model.

Manual

assets.bosecreative.com/m/43ab91c25d0ac95a/original/866666_OG_SLFLX-SPEAKERWIRELESS_enUS.pdf1Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/43ab91c25d0ac95a/original/866666_OG_SLFLX-SPEAKERWIRELESS_enUS.pdfRead 13 October 2026

assets.bosecreative.com/m/409c7c0457a61e44/original/891014_OG_SLFLXII-SPEAKERWIRELESS_en.pdf3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/409c7c0457a61e44/original/891014_OG_SLFLXII-SPEAKERWIRELESS_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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1year1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-flex-portable-speaker-2nd-gen/SLFLXII-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026US maker page: included one-year Bose limited warranty. BoseCare paid extensions are excluded.

Both are also in the API. Back to all wireless speakers.