Bose SoundLink Flex 2nd Gen in Sunset Peach falls to $99 on Amazon

What the deal offers

Amazon has cut the price of the Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker (2nd Gen) to $99, a saving of $60 off the original price of $159, according to Notebookcheck. The discount applies to the Sunset Peach colour and six others, so seven colours in total are on sale.

Notebookcheck notes the offer was available at the time of writing and may be limited by time or stock. Retailers can change prices at any point, so the figure is not guaranteed.

Key features of the speaker

The SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) carries an IP67 rating, which means it resists dust and can survive being submerged in water up to 3.3 feet, or 1 metre. Bose says it keeps playing music even underwater. The rugged body also withstands drops, sand and dust, and the speaker floats.

Bose PositionIQ technology senses how the speaker is sitting and adjusts the sound output automatically to suit its orientation. Listeners can fine-tune the equalisation in the Bose smartphone app.

The speaker connects to two audio sources at the same time over Bluetooth 5.3. A programmable shortcut button can start Spotify playback from a paired phone, summon a voice assistant, or link two speakers into a stereo pair.

Battery, weight and pairing options

Bose rates the battery at up to 12 hours of playback between charges, with charging over USB-C. The speaker weighs 1.3 pounds, or 0.6 kilograms, and has a built-in nylon strap so it can be clipped to a backpack.

Two SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) units can be paired for stereo sound. Party Mode goes further by making every connected speaker play the same music at once.

How it compares with rivals

Notebookcheck points out that the JBL Flip 7 beats the Flex in several areas, offering a longer runtime, stronger bass and better water resistance. The smaller Bose SoundLink Micro (2nd Gen), listed at $129 on Amazon, is easier to carry.

The Flex does have one advantage over the Micro: a built-in microphone, which makes it usable as a conference speaker for calls. Buyers should weigh these trade-offs against the discounted price.

Why it matters for shoppers

A $60 reduction on a current Bose portable speaker is a notable cut, and it lands just before Thanksgiving, when many people shop for gifts. The Sunset Peach colour is part of the sale, not a separate clearance line.

As always with deal reports, the price comes from Notebookcheck and was correct when the article was written. Anyone interested should check the current Amazon listing before buying.