Ultimate Bluetooth Speaker Comparison: Which is the best?
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It’s finally here… our 2022 Portable Speaker Comparison puts 5 speakers to the test to find the best Bluetooth speaker to buy in 2022. We put the Sonos Roam SL, UE Boom 3, JBL Flip 6, Marshall Emberton II and Bose Soundlink Flex head-to-head in 5 categories. Design, Sound Quality, Features, Durability and Battery. Comment below… who’s your winner?
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:18 Design
06:05 Sound Quality
10:45 Features
15:35 Durability
19:12 Battery
22:17 Final Scores
23:55 Sound Test
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Thanks for the detailed comparison but shouldn’t sound quality score be weighted more since they are speakers first 😀
No... because people do drop them and into bad places, What good is a speaker that only plays for 20 min, and finally If they take a month of sundays to charge and are hard to use? WHAT GOOD ARE THEY? None :) Into the bin with them. I think some of them are ugly and resemble suppositories but for 99% of the people out there buying a speaker, this is good enough.
Yes. That’s why I purchased the Bose Soundlink Flex. 12 hours of battery life, water sealed and you can run it over with a car and it’ll still work. And most importantly, sound is second to none.
I’m thinking about the flex, but the revolve I have has terrible battery. I use it sparingly, but when I do it’s always almost dead. So the idle battery is my biggest issue.
@@Tiggaknock - I am sure the flex is the best choice out there because of battery life, the USB C charging, and it works as a full duplex speakerphone which is invaluable to me with a laptop and my phone or tablet I can set up a conference call with colleagues or clients and the quality on Skype, WhatsApp, or phone call is stupendous. We don't use the china spy app zoom for teleconference... Not secure especially for financial, proprietary IP, gov't, or medical.
What good is sound quality if your speaker always dies or has bad connectivity
_I always go for the sound quality. So, Bose Flex for me._
agreed
I love how you guys explain your subjective priorities at the beginning and then have a friendly debate through the video; it really really helps as a viewer
The Bose Flex is a game changer. Size sound and durability. They nailed it
bought the Flip 6 today gotta say: the Hype is REAL..... i am VERY happy with it! what a great speaker. the bass is superv for it's size, it also has a great bass response at low playing volumes (something that is important to me) the high/mids are precise and crisp thanks to the 20w driver / 10w tweeter separation adding in the insane durability, sleek comfy design, a fair retail price.... simply an amazing portable speaker.
@Dasbomber what he said
Love my flip 6 it sounds incredible
Great comparison video guys! Agree with most of your final results. For me… Roam fits into my ecosystem with all its features and quality . For travel…the Bose Flex with phone mic, great sound, stereo pairing and features win out. Sonos … if your listening, add phone mic and stereo pairing! Looking forward to next SHS video. You all do great work!
Great video! This way I am able to apply my own weighting into your scores and come up with the best alternative. Sound quality for me is more important than the rest of categories combined! Cheers
I went with the Bose Flex according to your reviews and I'm very happy to done so. Normally I like to tweak the EQ setting to get the best results but with this speaker it sounds amazing straight out of the box. I like electronic music, Pop music etc. of which I prioritize bass over everything else, and this speaker delivers me exactly those punchy basses. Given it's relatively small size it kicks very powerful. I highly highly recommend it.
Glad we could help!
The Flex has 3 preset EQ settings based on its orientation. Upright is the warm Bose signature sound. On its back is a treble boost with a little bass roll off. And vertical (like if hanging from its loop) is in between the 2. I like on its back the best, next vertical. I do prefer a slightly brighter sound, and on its back or vertical I get that. I am extremely happy with my Flex.
Can you do a review on ultimate ears wonderboom 3 or just a durability test on it please @@smarthomesounds
I got the Bose and I’m very satisfied with it. I picked it for the microphone cause I do Zoom meetings and don’t always want to use my Airpod Pro 2’s which are also an excellent current choice. It has a full sound while using it to play KZhead videos and watching movies in bed. For my main speaker for my tv I have a Marshall Stanmore which sounds great but isn’t Bluetooth and doesn’t have a mic.
You guys upped your lighting really nicely!
I bought my SoundLink flex blind and boy i also got surprised by the quality of the sound at that price and still getting that premium feeling that comes with Bose materials absolutely fantastic
You sound like a Bose fanboy.
@@X22GJP well aren't u a smart one I'm glad you got it across in ur mind
Appreciate the video guys yall did great and i made my purchase bose flex for my friend for xmas
Thx so much for prices as well! None of the others I checked out offer that so after watching then I have to look each up to find costs. Subscribing for sure!!
Marshall has its signature sound thats why it differ from others. But all in all its a good portable speaker with friends.
Although I am in love with JBL speaker and always have had them but that Sono sounds super clear and lively
Great video, you guys do an awesome job. I love that you define what you both are looking for at the beginning of the video. Priority 1 for me is sound quality. My Bose mini just got waterlogged so I'm looking for a new device, back to Bose it is. Thanks
Thanks to your video i called BOSE directly and was able to get the carmine red edition such a great color thanks.
Scores were spot on. I agree with just about all of them. I actually went with the Emberton II but agree that the JBL has better bass and volume but want a milder sound with retro styling for my offices. So A+ on the review guys I watched a lot of reviews and this one was by far the best. Thank you for posting.
Thanks for the feedback, hope you enjoy the Emberton as it’s a great speaker 🔈
I have two Bose SoundLink flex to use as stereo pair. Just amazing from such small speakers.
The instructions for setting up the Bose SoundLink Flex speakers in true stereo mode is on their website. Take one speaker and press the Bluetooth button and the plus button and hold down for 10 seconds until you hear the instructions to press the Bluetooth button and volume down button on the second speaker. Once you press the Bluetooth button and the volume down button on the second speaker for a couple seconds you will eventually hear a message that says “party mode“. You don’t need to go back to the original speaker and press and hold the Bluetooth and plus buttons again until you hear “stereo mode”. The original speaker is your left speaker. Once I did this I was extraordinarily happy with the sound from the speakers.
Great video, very informative and helpful. Thank you !!
I ended up buying two Bose Soundlink Flex speakers. Small package, great stereo sound with two. Much easier to tote around than the two non-portable Samsung MX-ST90B Sound Tower's I have, which are at a whole other level.
You then have no idea how to set it up in the Bose app. I get great stereo from a pair.
@@mmcpa you are correct. I deleted my previous reply. There is only a little snippet In the instructions online which tell you that you have to hit the Bluetooth and plus button again in order to put it in actual stereo mode. My mistake.
Thanks for the good summary. I went to the nearest electronics store, where I tried JBL, Sony, Sonos and Bose with my own ear, and finally Bose Soundlink and JBL Charge 5 were left (Yes Charge not the Flip 6) . Bose convinced me with its compact size and surprisingly high-quality sound image. In terms of bass, I couldn't tell much of a difference between Charge what was actually surprising. Even though the JBL Charge was a cheaper offer, I chose the Bose because of the compact size. Otherwise, both are good choices.
Thanks for sharing and good choice 👍
you have good ears. Bose is another level of sound quality. fuck the battery life. sound quality is my only requesite.
It’s not Sonose it’s Sonos
You mean you chose Bose because of the name?
@@X22GJP No, because of the sound quality and practical size :) I can say that I use it a lot because its easily fits in any bag and has big sound. Ps. I dont like older bose speakers because they lack of base and are somehow sharp sounding.
Hi guys, nice video. I was given an Emberton II and am interested in stack mode. Does it offer a Stereo mode rather than just a Stack mode for extra volume?
Excellent review! I too own the Bose. The JBL’s soundstage was a little too bright for me. Also, I love the build quality of the Bose.
Interesting thing, the Emberton will have the widest soundstage because it doesn’t down mix stereo content like the other speakers, which are mono channel
Depends on your music taste after all. For me its still emberton, love the marshall signature sound
Thank you so much for this video :) Think I'll go for the flip 6 (or ch5) since it can connect with my flip 5
Thanks for the reviews..you’ve made my decision more complicated 😫😜 Here in Canada, we don’t have the 2nd generation of the Marshall (well at the few stores I’ve shopped in)but oddly enough have the upgraded colours (black front “grill” and copper/bronze writing) and all the old technology 😔.
Earfun Uboom L Is the answer :)
@mavinapril1303 The Uboom l sounded too boxy too me. I didn’t like the vocals at all. Compared to the Flex it lost big time. I sent it back within the 30 days.
One of my favorite videos every year! Personally I’m more one the side of Jonathan using my speakers in the garden and around the home. For the next time: better use the regular Roam instead of the SL. A lot more options make that one totally worth it (for me)!
Of the speakers you reviewed, the two that caught my eye was the bose and the sonos. I have the bose. I like the sound tremendously. The sonos seems more premium but I purchased the sonos move. I was said to be their first Bluetooth speaker but I found out that initially it is wifi set up then Bluetooth. To me it was far more confusing to set up than others I have.
I got the Sonos for Christmas. What a nightmare to set up. Apparently, I’m not alone. Returning.
You can't beat bose. They are leaps and bounds ahead of the competition in terms of sound.
What a wonderful video, thank you for such a comprehensive review. I just found someone selling a brand new/boxed Flip 6 for £55, and bought it because of your recommendation.
Y lo compraste original? Por que en el mercado hay demasiada replica del flip 6
Ordered the Flip 6 yesterday and this re-assures that I made the right decision. However, the battery life and the aesthetics on the Emberton are appealing.
Just saw your comment and would love to know hows the experience so far coz i was thinking of buying it as well. Thanks for sharing
@@lawyewjun6554 the sound quality is amazing. It’s also very loud for its size. I used it when we’re out in the patio and it does the job. Bass is great. Only downside is the battery life, it’s not bad but could be better when compared to others.
@@lawyewjun6554 buy the JBL but make sure the serial number on the box starts with GG and not LT. you won’t be disappointed. I got it and love it.
@@omgeoh thanks bro!!!
@@stogie0608 thanks man
I tried both the Bose flex and the emberton 2. In my opinion and based on my own research the Bose flex and emberton have the best sound quality for the money. Both speakers are fantastic and I wouldn’t regret buying either. I went with the emberton because the battery is far superior and I don’t like needing to charge my speakers constantly. The emberton has a very balanced and clean sound profile whereas the bose has an advantage in the low end. The emberton isn’t lacking bass the Bose just has more. I will say that I prefer the sound profile on the emberton for live recordings like a video of a concert or something of that nature.
I got BOSE! Sounds better for me than other speakers in this budget
I love ur reviews! 👍 I own 3 of these speakers. The flip, the flex, and emberton. Love em all but my fav if I had 2 pick is the bose flex.
I agree. I own Flip 6 and Soundlink Flex and the latter sounds the best. I want to purchase another portable speaker but I dunno if there is one that can surpass the Flex when it comes to sound quality and clarity. 🤷
Hi, I also bought myself a JBL flip 6 and thinking about bose flex. I can still return the JBL. I will use it mostly in the hotel rooms to play some music and watch some movies on my laptop. Due to it's older bluetooth technology, does it have any delay when watching movies? That's my only concern.
Sound Quality is the #1 measurement in a speaker, for me. ThanQ to the 2 wonderful reviewers for this very important component.. Other reviewers give a lot of baloney, minimizing the importance of sound quality.
I'd like to hear the connection/disconnection and low battery sounds of different brands. Like I'm annoyed by JBL speaker notification sounds but I don't know if other brands are any better...
Got the Bose Flex, I somewhat disagree with the durability cause boy this speaker could endure drops. It feels heavy and solid. I kind of wondered why JBL had higher durability score when its rubber chipped off as what you complained with Bose powder paint-covered grills.
Same
I have both speakers and the bose feels more robust. Yes the damage on the bose will be more noticeable because it's painted but metal construction is far more durable than a plastic based construction. Overall I think the bose should have taken the top but that's my personal opinion. Appreciate the video. 🤙
@@lincolnbliss6046 yes. Anyway one could buy a rubber sleeve that would protect the front grills, so all is good 👍
The powdered paint coming off gives it a nice used look over time imo.
Coz these boys can't do reviews
Best video that helped me decide which to buy between jbl and marshall 😄😄😄.. thank you so much… im so lucky jbl flip 6 is on super sale right now.. in the Philippines..thank you so much…
I have already jbl flip 6. Its amazing. Like this comparison ❤
Thanks for the helpful comparison. To me, as a fan of more highs than lows, the Flip 6 takes the lead.
I have decided I somehow NEED both the Sonos Roam and the Bose. I just love them both so much. I’m in BOTH the Sonos and Bose ecosystems now… like help, lol
With the second sound test you can clearly hear a difference with the Marshall and Sonos they picked up more details for me it’s between them
Just bought the Bose...super satisfied. Also has the JLBlove that as well
Great review,Cheers.
One of the best comparison videos i‘ve ever watched.
Tthx for the comparison. As i think sound quality and portability is the most important for me, i’d go with the Bose Soundlink flex
Great choice 👍
After flip 6 tests give back it to vendor for a Bose Flex. No regrets, its a blast❤
Thanks for the excellent reviews👏Bose Flex is the clear winner for me.
Bose Soundlink Flex has Great Sound Quality with Mic for phone calls make an Edge overall 😍✨
Was torn between the Bose & JBL. Thanx for the video
Great review guys I'm after a speaker for use in my bathroom & I'm going to go with the bose one. Cheers from New Zealand 🇳🇿
Good choice!
I bought two flex’s a black and white one and I pair them up left and right for the ultimate Bose experience 😎. I sold my bose revolve plus And gave my micro to my mom. It’s awesome.
How did you pair left and right separately? Thanks
By using the Bose App.
@@pradeep2086 yes by using the Bose app. Sorry just saw this!
@@jimjohnson9813 do you pair flexs? Isn’t it amazing or is it just me?
I know the Bose sound profile gets knocked by the audiophiles but in my opinion they produce the best full sound bar none!
I have a JBL link 20 and it’s about 4 years old . It still works great but I would like to upgrade to a speaker that does AirPlay 2 and has usbc charging. The speaker must be able to do google assistant so I’m only looking at Sonos . I am looking at the roam and the move and trying to decide which one compares to the JBL link 20 . Because the speaker is a little older I can’t find a comparison to any Sonos speaker . Does anyone have any thoughts ?
Great review ❤️❤️
For me, stereo is really important as I would sometimes use it for an under monitor speaker. In future videos, please mention whether each of them are mono/stereo! Thanks!
I find that these small BT speakers never sound stereo unless you are pairing two. I own a Bose Flex (which is mono ) and also bought another speaker that was highly raved about on KZhead and Reddit that was stereo (supposedly). And the Flex sounded way more dynamic. I actually bought a second Flex and have paired for true stereo and while it does sound better and even more dynamic, when I disconnect and go back to one I really don’t feel like the music lost anything. Now if using for movies or TV that is a different story. But I can only contest to the Flex as sounding amazing for a mono speaker.
"Never seen a pill shaped portable speaker" Beats Pill: 😭
Ye i thought that because the beats pill was one of the most popular speakers back then not sure why it doesn't sound good
Sound test: 24:00 & 24:50 Bose SoundLink Flex 24:10 & 25:00 Marshall Emberton II 24:20 & 25:10 UE Boom 3 24:30 & 25:20 JBL Flip 6 24:40 & 25:30 Sonos Roam SL
Thank you so much !!! That's so helpful for comparison!!
@@AnnaAkuku No problem, glad I could help >_0
make more videos about portable speakers.EXCELENT VIDEOS
When i listened at the end it seemed like the Bose was best, Sonos 2nd, JBL 3rd in terms of sound in the room. I did notice something unique about the JBL, it might have been the loudness with the vocals. But the Bose and Sonos had more immersion i guess. I preferably like the shape of the Sonos when it comes to portability. Plus the Bose wasn't rated well for durability and it seems more likely to get scratched during traveling in a bag since it's so bulky. The sonos is more compact and can probably be more easily cushioned during travel. In the end it's still a hard pick
Which makes the Jbl really good for listening to podcasts
You show the Bose soundlink flex in a Burgundy color is it available in this color love this color it’s a toss up between the Flex and JBL FLIP 6 as best speaker.
Great review! Thank you. Adding, the entire UE line still charges with micro USB. There is no USBC charging whatsoever as of this date with UE speakers.
Yeah I would have bought a Wonderboom 3, but no USB C, not buying anything with micro usb,
@@user-ww9yw4zi8m same. Got the Sonos Roam, small, airplay and auto tuning. No regrets.
Nice review. Should have included the TriBit Stormbox.
HI there! currently I have Flip 4 but battery is giving me problem slightly... everything else still perfect!!!!! could you please suggest any other speaker apart from Flip 6, just little bit cheaper if so...or shall I go for Flip 6 only?
I would like to correct a couple of replies I had about the Bose Soundlink Flex speakers. They do in fact have a true stereo mode. The trick is to press the Bluetooth and plus symbol again on the primary speaker until you hear “stereo mode”. The primary speaker will become your left speaker.
Budget+bass • JBL Looks+battery life • Marshall Crystal clear sound+bass • Bose
BOSE is for boss)
@@IceQuiky lol bose are a joke
@@EvanLovell lol that’s not true) check reviews and you will find out that bose flex is pretty good portable speaker for its value and also very balanced. I had jbl flip 6 and marshall emberton II, but I like warm bose signature sound more.
@@IceQuiky the reason why it has good reviews because bose pushes the mids so dam high making people think "wow this has good bass" when it just the mids all bose does it pushes mids and some vocal and overprice it
@@EvanLovell ok. what portable speakers do you like more?
cool! i just got a jlip 6 squad color im so happy
Will a usbc to aux adapter work for the Bose flex since it doesn’t have an aux input?
A little high on your numbers, most of them could drop 3 points. Especially the sonos when talking sound quality. Decent reviews and thorough testing, i enjoyed watching this. Thank you.
A little correction for you guys. Emberton II and Flip 6 are rated IP67, not IPX7. Great comparion video, though. 👍👍
A frog's ass is rated IP100. Water tight.
thanks... the sound test at last guide me to decide...lol
which one of these speakers will be perfect if you have to attach it to a electronic scooter, and while driving to be able to get really nice and loud sound with decent bass?
Listening on my Flip 6 bought few days back 👏🙂
In my sense of sound after years i still stay close to my favorite one - Creative Iroar Go from 2016 and to this moment (2022) i can agree that theire are many speakers realy close to my choise of sound . . . 1. Marshall 2. Bose . . . but still only close. Its only my opinion - but i'm gonna stay with "him" untill he live cos its the best sound making ever and the name "GO" its have real meaning of this. You can listen to music at your home , but . . . yeah . . . big "but" - better outside. If You have opponunity to buy IT or test IT , just do IT ✌️ Greatings, and thank You for Your's video's 👍✌️
Of the several speakers, which one is the best for dangdut music?Please answer, I've subscribed
Sony xb 13 , Harman kardon neo. What to buy??? I listen to metal and electronic
I wish you guys would’ve used the sonos Roam (no SL) as it has the built in mic for true play tuning
That’s right
Hi, thank you for your feedback. We decided to use the Roam SL on this occasion as this put it more on a par with the other speakers in terms of price. None of the other speakers have voice control and felt this was more of a fair comparison. We did mention in the video there is an option for an upgrade and the voice support and Auto-Trueplay would have given it another couple of points in the Features field. Hope this helps!
@@smarthomesounds but only in the “Features” section, not on the “Sound Quality” section? I ask you this because I thought the TruePlay as a feature of the Sonos Roam, enhanced the sound quality as well.
I have a pair that with truplay make good stereo pair for on the go. The Sonos app is poor, and they can be a pita to hook up, sometimes when change wi fi networks.
@@smarthomesounds how is Harman kardon or are these better?
the only complaint i have about marshall is that they are not really designed for outside even if they have the ip67 rating the lack of a hook and the fact that they are not as loud as bose and on top of that if u crank up the volume more than 80% the sound quality becomes bad makes them for me much suited for house. Battery life is also amazing on them
The Bose was the clear winner for sound. And when you’re buying a speaker that’s kind of the most important thing. Was pulling for the Emberton but the Bose is clearly the best sounding. Which, frankly, matters most.
Agreed. They should have said “which should you buy?“ and mention the price, too. I’m surprised they didn’t mention the fact that the Flip 6 fits perfectly in cup holders on bicycles which is why I went with that one (plus I got for only $85).
I own 2 Flexes. Can confirm. No regrets with my purchases.
@@JohnSmith-ns6dp nice i'm looking for a speaker for my bike as well, gonna pick up the flip 6 for this reason
Have a Marshall Kilburn so I was rooting for the brand but the Bose plays louder and cleaner but 4.2 Bluetooth give me a break .
What a Review! Otherwise, what you guys think about Huawei sound joy?
How does it compare to the premium Sonos Move which is also Bluetooth portable speaker.
Just get the Marshall because it looks badass 😎🤘
I got the flip 6 for Christmas and it came broken but they sent us a new one but kind of a disappointment but by far it’s the speaker I want the two ones I recommend are the Bose one and flip 6
flip 5 owner maybe looking at the marshall for its longer battery life. good review fellaz
Thanks this was really helpful. JBL seems ideal for my use. Cheers! 🙌
Glad it was helpful!
Ue rocks the durability… 🤘🏼 and I also love the sound signature of it 👍🏼
Old but still comparable to the newbie, take extra note of it..
What exactly do you like about the sound? How do you describe it in comparison to the other speakers that makes it better? I’m curious to know why people like it, other than the extra volume argument. To me, it’s a trade-off. Their sound, although unique, is completely inaccurate and fuzzy sounding to me. (When the singer in the sound tests makes an S sound, it sounds more like an SH sound on the UE in comparison to the others, almost like a poor radio signal to me.) All the other speakers also produce bass a little better. I like the JBL products the best for bass, because they are not really bass forward, they just go the deepest by far without a volume decrease. The Sonos roam has the same issue as the UE to me, just less so.
@@djijspeakerguy4628 if you like jbl so be it, if you haven’t like the ue, then what’s the point on giving an argue with you, you have a decision even if I point out my likes on ue… hahahahaha just chill bro, like it if you like it then hate if you want.
I would never get one of these speakers again one drop from the table, broke the charging port
Personally felt like the Marshall was more articulate with the sound test. the atmosphere of the reverb on the vocal and the tighter bass are appealing to me. Felt liek the others had either a flabby bass response or chinky highs. wish the marshall had more feature however. Tough choice indeed.
Guys i need help. Soundlink flex or flip5 what would be the difference and what one would tou preffer?
UE Boom 3 I’m able to turn on and off with its app. The rest don’t have this option, do they???
I’m looking to add a good small Bluetooth speaker to pair with my projector. I care mostly about clarity and vocal sound quality, not so much bass. Costco offers the Bose speaker for $129 so would this be the best option if you don’t plan on using it for music or outdoors?
I know old post, but yes the Flex will give you the best vocal quality hands down. If you haven’t bought already be aware the Costco Flex is a tad cheaper cause it doesn’t have a microphone for calls. Otherwise same speaker.
I had 3 diferent jbl flip 4, i was really happy with their sound but they would not last more than a few months. After that i bought a flip 5, it had more bass and less volume on mids and treble than the flip 4. The flip 5 lasted me 4 years and it finally died. I ordered a flip 6 without doing any research on it since i been using jbl for so many years. I hated the sound quality on the flip 6 right away, i was super disappointed. Saw a few vids and this one being the most informative one (thank you). I just went and bought a bose soundlink flex to compare it to the flip 6 before returning it. In my opinion the bose sound is superior. It does sounds distorted on full volume. The JBL feels easier to carry and looks more modern and sturdy than the bose. I will give the bose soundlink a chance and see how it holds. Thank you for this video.
Bose flex is amazing ! Also purchased one for my Girlfriend who loves the sound . Hers in burgundy and mine in Blue .
Which one is louder ?
Fair enough. But let's say someone is gifting Bose flex or Bose revolve 2. Then which would you pick?
I took a test in between emberton 2 & bose flex in a nearby mall ... Bought emberton 2 it just had me at first beat
I just ordered the JBL Flip 6, got it for £72 (995kr here in Sweden 😊). A no brainer for that price I feel. 🔊
Do you think Sony's anticipated XE release later this month is worth waiting for or should I just get the flex? Seems like features will be great, but not sure on sound quality. Though I may be overweighting the bluetooth.
Good question and we will be reviewing these soon so stay tuned.
Sony is using crappy coverings which really muffle the sound. Avoid the SE series if you like clean sound.
Did I miss where it was mentioned that the Bose Soundlink floats? This is huge for a speaker that you might want to use by the water I mean, part of durability has to be whether or not you can actually retrieve the unit from the water. I like to listen to music by the pool, and being able to float is a huge selling point. I would have liked them to mention which speakers float, and which ones sink
Pretty much I agree with your comparisons and rating except on the durability. I believe Bose flex is more durable it didn’t have chip just marks compare to JBL you showed it have small chip plus the scratches. So I believe Bose would have been the winner 😁👍
IT’S LONG BUT PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ THIS. Just a thought on the JBL Flip 6 vs the Bose SoundLink Flex. They are the same size and according to the internet the bose has a larger transducer than the JBL but the JBL has a tweeter and an adjustable equalizer within the app where as at this time on the bose connect app there is not an equalizer to adjust the sound. But I have another bose speaker and it uses a different music app and it runs on the bose msuic app and in the bose music app it has an equalizer so you can adjust the bass and the treble to your liking. And in the JBL portable app you can do the same thing except you can also adjust the mid-range. Bose could add an EQ to there app in the future/near future. Bc I read on the internet that when the JBL flip 6 was released it did not have an adjustable eq within its app for its speakers. But now it has an eq in the app. I think with the equalizer off on the JBL the bose sounds better but with the eq on I think the JBL sounds better. So if bose added an equalizer that could change things. I know the speaker has position IQ technology where it’s supposed to adjust the sound depending on which way you lay it but it would be nice to be able to turn that off if you wanted to. A similar portable speaker called the sonos roam has a similar feature but in the sonos s2 app you can turn that feature off. In the bose app you cannot do that or on the speaker itself either. And also Sonos has an adjustable EQ within the app like the JBL. The bose is behind the times with that but I bet they’ll change for the better. I would turn position IQ off and have an equalizer set to my liking if I could. I prefer my bose soundlink flex to sit upright so it’s pointing at me but they say it will produce more bass if you lay it flat, in my testing this is true. A little more bass for sure. Which I like. But I shouldn’t have to lay it flat to get maximum bass output. And the speaker needs better rubber feet on it because sometimes it will move it self. Or vibrate itself off the table. So I would recommend not placing it near the edge of a table if you don’t have to. Thank you for whoever actually takes the time to read this.