I compared the JBL Flip 6, Marshall Emperton and Bose Soundlink Flex. All 3 were very impressive but I decided on the Flex because I could “feel” the bass.
I also have a Bose speaker but I prefer JBL Bose has a good quality and is very good in bass but it falter in mid and high frequencies. The Flip 6 doesn`t have the same bass level but sounds all in all more balanced and more mature - espacially at higher volume. Additional the JBL also has an manual equalizer. Than the housing of the Flip 6 isn`t as prone to scratches and dents than the housing of the Soundlink Flex is.
They must not have the new "feature set" of always needing an internet connection, connected to an app to function and incredible signal latency. I'm ready to throw my overpriced Bose sound system out the freakin' window.
I've noticed that 90% of these speaker reviews don't start with the sound. Wtf else matters if sound is shit? But credit to this video for actually playing the speakers- that's all I wanted thank you 👍
I have flip 6 and it sounds great playing every type of music. Crisp highs, clear midrange and a satisfying base for a small speaker. I’ve heard the Bose sound link flex and the difference wasn’t that noticeable for me to buy it.
I’m a tradesman, have used a jbl speaker for a few years as a work speaker . Can’t believe how durable it is . Gets rained on , knocked around , thrown in with the tools , and just keeps on going , every day for a few years
Kudos on review, great to the point comparison feedback. Bought the Bose Soundlink Flex for $110 at Costco. I’m not an expert on sound, Happy with Bose.
Owned the JBL flip 6 and charge 5 and while they’re great the Bose is way more of a quality sound to my ears and the charge 5 comes in second followed by the flip 6. I was having trouble deciding and am grateful I went with the Bose soundlink flex.
Wow, different crowds here lol most comments videos I see are leaning more with Flex than JBL. Also I have noticed, none of these comments actually have both so they can’t compare JBL vs Flex. Awesome vid btw!!!
The Bose flex is very cool in my opinion just got mine love that the EQ is available just by the way you position the speaker it activates Bose signature sound, mono, and surround (you'll hear it). The most impressive thing about Bose is that not only does it have EQ but it can change the range of sound on its own. For example if the song gets intense the volume goes up it's incredible
though it seems impressive i prefer to not have "self adaptive systems" tbh. " if the song gets intense the volume goes up" -thats the purpose of mixing and mastering already. The song gets louder at the peak or better said it is lower until the peak and its mixed this way. I dont want a speaker additionally "improvising" and messing with the sound if you get me. This is why i gave away my Bose microlink micro. In the intro of many songs it automatically raises the volume and when the song really comes in then it goes into compression resulting in songs sounding sometimes even louder in the intro than after the first "drop". I really dont like this cause (again) it defeats the purpose of mixing and mastering. But i am sure others will like it. Its just my opinion
@@krishnagilda if you got this for Christmas someone loves ya but unfortunately it only switches by the way it stands I recommend hanging it, it's the best balance and you get extra surround if you swirl it lol (I hang mine on a speed bag swivel)
We had a 1st gen Echo in our master bathroom for listening to music in the morning ruclips.net/user/postUgkxABghAEkaIDGZfHRBH3D3rBrlraNmnC71 and while in the shower. I didn't realize how tinny and awful the sound output on the original Echo was until we replaced it with the Studio. It was a sonic upgrade far beyond what I was expecting. Just wow. I love it because it's like having speakers IN the shower. My friend likes it because the music is so loud that she can no longer hear me singing. So that's a win-win.
I had purchased the JBL Flip 6, being a JBL fan for some time. I have not been impressed with Bose products before. However, numerous reviews of these two speakers has made me reconsider my choice.
Bose has always been better quality 👌. However, JBL fits the money budget IMO. The jbl is good but bose is very damn good. The flip 6 is definitely enjoyable. I'm still with the flip 5.
I went with the Flip 6 because here in Turkey the Bose Flex costs twice as much. No matter how much I prefer deep bass over everything else it was nonsense to pay double the price. I hope that the EQ Settings in JBL App can make up for the difference in bass, given that in stock mode the Bose’s basses sounds quite a bit better.
Stereo Mode is actually true Stereo when you pair two soundlink Flex ??, ...do you have any issues or tips to pair them?? ...I (just bought two for the same reason, ..they arrive next week)
@@lucetothebridge its about the same length my living room. So when you pair the 2 of them you get double the intensity of the audio and also True Stereo ?
Hey there ......great review..... One thing I'd like to mention, iv used the flip 4 extensively and my friend has used the Soundlink mini 2, the battery wear over the years on the flip 4 is much much faster than the bose. So whilst buying a portable speaker I would surely Keep that in mind. Even after replacing the battery from an authorized JBL service centre it was just not long lasting as the stock product. Just my personal experience. Hence I feel in that category bose does do well over jbl.
I must say I agree with the battery wear factor. Had myself a flip 4 and had the same issue. Turned to a soundcore motion+ and it is really an outstanding BT speaker, no issues at all but not quite portable. Now bought the Bose, I hope it is up to the hype
When you did the sound test you had the jbl vertical….Standing on one of its radiators. It isn’t allowing that radiator to push as much air. So I think the bass is compromised in that position. It is designed to be used flat. Your review is the only one that I have seen that has done the test vertical. I have the Charge 5 and I can tell you that the vertical position muffles the sound. Also, you should do a sound test outdoors….they are designed for outdoors.
@@TwinbeeUK Yes I agree,. Totally. Just in case you are interested. I have had the charge 5 for 2 years and love it. If anything happened to it, I would buy another the next day. 👍
This was a great video review. Well done. It didn't help me with my decision making, but that is not meant to be a complaint. It just attests to how fair and honest your video was!
I have two Bose Soundlink Flex speakers. Makes great stereo in a small package. A single speaker just doesn't provide good separation even if it's a single speaker stereo. L/R combined with Bose single speaker sounds good, but two is way better.
JBL has good Twitter and sound, but for the BOSE had good vocal and bass. For me, i may take that Bose SoundLink due to sound, but for price and more advantages of range and twitter JBL is good
I have a Bose MIni that I like a lot. I recently moved to a house on a River & wanted a bigger speaker for sitting outside. I was looking at the Bose Soundlink Revolve + but the price of 300.00 USD was a bit to much for a River or Beach speaker. So I was looking at Soundlink Flex for 149.00. After watching your video I will be purchasing the Soundlink flex
With the orientation of the JBL flip 6 during the sound test I feel it was put at a disadvantage as one of the passive radiators was being obstructed due to the speaker being placed on it's side
He tenido la oportunidad de escuchar ambos altavoces, y puedo decir que la calidad de sonido de ambos es excelente. Bosé saca su típico sonido Bosé, con esa sensación de que sus graves se sienten más amplios, distintos a los de otras marcas; y no solo los graves, todo el rango de sonido se siente diferente en todo producto Bosé, cualquiera que aprecie el buen sonido sabe que es su sello de identidad, es por lo que es tan apreciado y el sonido en conjunto tiene una calidad de 10. El JBL Flip 6 tiene unos graves que también son de gran calidad, y no los calificaría de inferiores, sino distintos, son como mas claros, mas limpios; el resto de del sonido del JBL Flip 6 también se siente de esta manera, medios y agudos muy nítidos, muy diferenciados, tiene un sonido excepcionalmente equilibrado, más que el Bosé. No me atrevería a decir que un altavoz tiene mejor sonido que el otro, porque creo que la calificación depende del uso que se le vaya a dar. Si quieres un altavoz más para uso portatil, para moverlo de aquí a allá, yo diría que el diseño del JBL flip 6 es mejor, debido a su diseño cilíndrico, lo puedes llevar en el porta botellas de una bicicleta, se agarra de una forma natural con la mano, y se guarda mejor en cualquier mochila; claramente es un diseño 100% portatil y funcional que resulta más versatil, ya que puedes colocarlo y escucharlo en vertical no necesitando más base que lo que ocupa el diámetro de su cilindo. Además se carga más rápido, es más facil hacerle un uso portatil. El Bosé tiene un diseño que yo calificaria de wireless, en el sentido literal de altavoz sin necesidad de cables, pero no creo que tenga un diseño portatil; lo veo más como un altavoz de sobremesa, para disponer de una base amplia para colocarlo, pero no es un diseño versatil, no da el juego que el Flip 6, que puedes colocar en casi cualquier lugar. El Bosé tiene la posibilidad de atender llamadas, pero el Flip 6 no, lo cual también demuestra la intención del diseño de uno y otro. El Flip es para escuchar música donde quieras, te lo pone facil, simplemente escuchar música, y cogerlo de forma intuitiva, moverte sin que se corte la música gracias al gran rango de su última versión de bluetooth. El Bosé, para un uso más sereno, tenerlo en una zona más estandar, bien colocado cerca de ti, pues su bluetooth no llega a más de 10 metros, coger llamadas gracias a su micrófono, poder incluso conectarlo con un cable de 3,5mm al móvil o tablet sin necesidad de bluetooth. Creo que en estas líneas resumo bién la impresión que me transmite uno y otro producto, ambos son excelentes, pero has de saber cual de los dos está hecho para ti. I have had the opportunity to listen to both speakers, and I can say that the sound quality of both is excellent. Bosé brings out its typical Bosé sound, with that feeling that its bass felt broader, different from other brands; and not just the bass, the whole range of sound feels different in every Bosé product, anyone who appreciates good sound knows that it is its hallmark, it is why it is so appreciated and the sound as a whole has a quality of 10. The JBL Flip 6 has basses that are also of great quality, and I wouldn't classify them as inferior, but different, they are clearer, cleaner; the rest of the sound of the JBL Flip 6 also feels this way, very crisp mids and highs, very differentiated, it has an exceptionally balanced sound, more so than the Bosé. I wouldn't go so far as to say that one speaker has better sound than the other, because I think the rating depends on the use it is going to be put to. If you want a speaker more for portable use, to move it from here to there, I would say that the design of the JBL flip 6 is better, due to its cylindrical design, you can carry it in the bottle holder of a bicycle, it grips in a way natural by hand, and is best stored in any backpack; It is clearly a 100% portable and functional design that is more versatile, since you can place it and listen to it vertically, requiring no more base than the diameter of its cylinder. Plus it charges faster, it's easier to doing a portable use. The Bosé has a design that I would describe as wireless, in the literal sense of a speaker without the need for cables, but I don't think it has a portable design; I see it more as a desktop speaker, to have a wide base to place it, but it is not a versatile design, it does not give the game that the Flip 6, which you can place almost anywhere. The Bosé has the ability to take calls, but the Flip 6 does not, which also demonstrates the design intent of both. The Flip is for listening to music wherever you want, it makes it easy for you, listening to music, and picking it up intuitively, moving without the music cutting out simply thanks to the great range of its latest version of bluetooth. The Bosé, for a more serene use, have it in a more standard area, well placed near you, since its bluetooth does not reach more than 10 meters, take calls thanks to its microphone, even be able to connect it with a 3.5mm cable to the mobile or tablet without the need for bluetooth. I think these lines summarize well the impression that both products convey to me, both are excellent, but you have to know which of the two is made for you.
I have the JBL Flip 6, it's made to lay flat for the most impressive sound. It can be submerged under water while playing music, also it is dust proof. It said to hold 12 hours of charge, but actually will hold 18 hours of charge. I'm ecstatic with my JBL Flip 6 😊😊😊😁
It's interesting that this video was made 2 years ago, in 2022 and yet the title says "what is the best to buy in 2024" pretty good that you knew back then what would be the best to buy now 😂🤣🤣🤣
Yes, we decided on the title change as both models have not been replaced or superseded and no major software updates released to better performance. So very much relevant in 2024 🚀 and may be 2025 😂
I was confused we he mentioned the soundlink only had bluetooth 4.2. One i’m trying to compare has 5.3….wasn’t until then that I realized this video was 2 years old. looks like there is a soundlink second gen in 2024.
Great review. Since you talk about durability, it would be great if you could take into account reparability of the object too. Too many times we buy objects that are designed to be hard to repair or not to be repaired at all. Thanks!
@@smarthomesounds Thanks, especially for devices with a build-in battery that will not have an infinite life. That's a nice thing to take into account.
Four or five years ago, I replaced my JBL Flip 4 with a Flip 5, and I've been really happy with it. I've used it in the shower almost daily. The Flip 5 has now started to show its age and soaking almost daily. I'm looking to replace it, and the comparison video was helpful. Note that I seldom listen to music, but I'm a heavy listener to news, podcasts and audiobooks. Your video mentioned slightly greater clarity for the Flip 6. That and my positive experiences with the two previous models will probably move me toward the JBL.
I've loved JBL since my Athena bookshelf model with 14" woofers. I've stayed with them thru a number of BT models, but when I heard Bose Soundlink Mini, I discovered the best little friend to represent my classical and jazz collection. It's like there's an intelligent mixer inside the speaker, ensuring the best representation from any complex source.
The Bose flex just blows away all other portable speakers, plus it’s mud/waterproof… idk how they’ve managed to pack such high quality sound in such a tiny speaker, it rivals my dads older 500$ Bose smart speaker even!
I got the Bose Flex last week cause of several good reviews and owned a Mini II for years so I hoped for a similar experience. Unfortunately I got disappointed and send it back today. The overall sound mix/adjustment has too much emphasis on bass while highs and mids being damped in comparison to Mini II. This wasn't my main issue though but the horrible white noise when using it with low volume (I like a bit of ambient/chill background music while falling asleep). I found some user feedback on this issue and seemingly it has technical reasons as to 'protect' the speakers. The Mini II also has it but the white noise is way less pronounced and I can only hear it like max 15-20cm away from my ears while with Flex it's really loud and I can still hear it even at 2-3m distance. I hope this isn't the standard for present portable speakers so let's see how the Flip 6 will fare. I'm also not a fan of automatic EQ but like to have manual control so maybe JBL is the better choice from the get-go. I was just biased by the Mini II which had the perfect sound balance for me but didn't want to buy an obsolete model again (especially BT standard). Would have happily kept my Mini II but the battery suddenly doesn't want to charge anymore. Was a good companion for around 6 years though.
same here, what a disappointment. Do you listen to classical music by any chance? If so what portable speaker would you recommend? My organ tracks are literally unlistenable on this, thanks to the overpowering bass.
I have 2 flex the other have white noise in some songs but when I play to the other one it's ok.. maybe there are some of their product has a defect or something..
I also have one and the very first day I bought it I also heard that noise. The noise is mainly as a result of air leak from the little hole Bose put for the mic. So I had to do a teardown like removing only the top gril. It wasn't easy but I did and I took a very strong Adhesive and glued that little hole located at the left of the speaker close to the passive radiator. And who cares about the mic because am not going to use it anyway. So that noise was completely gone and the speaker sounded more better than at first
I have two Flexes, bought from different sources, and I have no white noise at all. I also find the position IQ works great. It gives basically 3 different sound profiles. Upright is the Bose signature “warm” profile with washed out treble (but somehow still maintaining clear vocals). I’m not a fan of this position. On its back there is a treble boost while still maintaining its low bass. I prefer this position the best. There are more instruments heard, particularly the snare drum and cymbals sound crisp and clear. Vocals are also clearer on its back. Even though the bass is still deep and present, it doesn’t over power the treble thanks to its boost. The third position is vertical (usually when hanging from its loop). It seems to be in between the other two. The only time I will do the upright position is if a track has overly high highs or at really loud volume levels (the treble gets a bit shrill at very high levels when on its back). But I don’t really ever listen to it that loud anyways and I recently bought a second one, so if I need it louder I’ll sync them up and do stereo. It gets very loud at just 50% with two.
I like how the title changed to 2024 for a 2 year old video. The content is still relevant, the speakers are still for sale.... but yeah. I like the sound of the Flex a lot, sadly the current Bose look for these portable speakers is pretty ugly. But I still prefer them than the competition.
Bose Soundlink Flex : This little box has a very nice sound !! Don't need extra EQs app, sound adjustments, it just generates the best possible sound. 🤩 I tried Jbl flip 5 and 6 and Bose is the Winner.
I bought the flip6 before watching this vid, but was unaware of the additional eq settings for it (other than "party boost). Now all I have to do is find out where/how to access them (the "instruction manual" seems more concerned with providing general warning info in literally EVERY language than any significant instruction. At least any I can see with a magnifying glass.) That's not a joke. All things considered, I'm very pleased with sound of the JBL flip6 and doubt I'll be trading it in for the Bose as I'm not a fan of the flat design, sound grill, or outdated Bluetooth connection. Still, an interesting comparison vid, so thanks for that.
Hi, I just bought myself a JBl Flip 6, but then I saw how many people are consider buying a Bose or JBL. I bought it to use in a hotel room while I am traveling a lot. I wantes a compact size and really good sound quality. Sometimes I will conect it to my laptop to watch a movie. Bose flex has older Bluetooth. It causes some delay in the sound in watching movies? I consider giving it back to the store and grab a Bose, but those comments are like 50/50. Sound is number one for me when playing music, but from time to time I wpuld like to watch a movie also without any delay. Ps. And I love deep bass :))
I have both and wouldn’t part with either of them. They are more alike than they are different. The Flex might be a hair cleaner/richer sound with a bit deeper bass but the JBL cranks, has an EQ and can pair with a lot of other JBL speakers. It’s really a hair splitting contest. I’ve gone through a lot of BT speakers and IMO, these are the two best in the $100-150 class.
Great review! I was gifted a Bose Flex for Christmas by my boss! It is an excellent speaker! (Full disclosure, have a Bose audio ecosystem in my home. A couple of Soundtouch speakers, a pair of Bluetooth headphones for when I fly, a Soundwear Speaker companion and now the Flex). I also have a JBL Charge 3 that has been my "go to" speaker for sitting out on the back patio or going to the beach. The JBL has amazing battery life (20 hrs on a full charge) and decent sound. Recently as the weather has warmed up here (Queens, NY) I had the opportunity to take the Bose Flex out for it's first outdoor excursion. The sound was full with plenty of bass, and more than enough volume for our patio and shared courtyard. This summer it will make it to the beach for the annual family vacation. For the price point, low profile for portability, it is an ideal portable speaker. I was concerned initially about the 4.2 Bluetooth connectivity, but it has not been an issue. Thanks again for your in depth comparison and review.
Yes, I don’t understand why everyone has to make a big deal about the 4.2 BT. It works throughout my house with no issues. Connects fast and I love that I can cycle through my different connected devices with ease.
maybe he really wants bose to win 😅🤣 it's intentional for sure why he didn't lay the jbl down for proper testing. he's rooting for the bose clearly (you can clearly see 😂)
That was the first thing I thought to myself too. I also have a Flip 6 and when I set it up like this the bass drops noticeably, but that's understandable as a passive radiator can't work effectively. So sometimes I wonder if some people lack the basic knowledge for such reviews...
Lol no you are increasing the bass by placing it upright since his table is made mostly made or hardwood which vibrates more when the passive radiator is placed facing down onto the hardwood so it increases the bass if he placed the bose flat on its back passive radiator it would have had a lot more bass. So either way the jbl looses.
Great review: I think the most important 'win factor' for the JBL should be the Bluetooth distance. The difference between having your phone within 10m of the speaker or 40/50m (as per your test) is really significant. I think that piece of info swung it for me, and the ability to EQ.
I bought 2 of the Bose Flex. When you pair both to the TV, there is a delay so speech doesn't match up to lip movement. If you only pair one to the TV, sound matches mouth movements. Apparently it's not meant to work as surround sound for TV
Shame I also had similar ideas but just the fact that I have to setup the stereo connection every time I power on the TV + I have to charge both got me thinking about something else...otherwise I think 1 bose flex will give better quality sound than most average soundbars!
I have had an older version of the Flip in my kitchen for years, and it sounds awesome. Enjoyable for a wide range of music, and it has plenty of bass. Can't speak for the Bose speaker, but I love their sport earbuds.
i am using bose sound link mini 2 special edition and that is impressive and i am fan of bose bass now i will rate bose 9 out of 10 and jbl 8 out of 10
Had a Bose Soundlink mini, which served me perfectly for 7 years. It stopped charging, so I was using my original Creative Labs Iroar since then. Another great BT speaker. I originally ordered the JBL but found this review and realized that if the Flex sounds as good as the Soundlink did, I'm sold. I cancelled my JBL and am awaiting the Flex now. Thanks for your review.
9:24 “Now on the Flip side 😉”. I’m new to your channel and I’m extremely impressed with the editing and how organized the video is! Amazing job 👏 I have a JBL Flip 4 since it was released and it still works perfectly but thinking about upgrading.
I have just ordered a Flip6 using a voucher/coupon (May 2024) from JBL for £84.99 with free delivery. The ‘sale’ price for the Bose Soundlink Flex currently is £119 from a range of companies. Bose themselves are advertising their Soundlink Flex at £119.95
sounds like the Bose Soundlink Flex would be the better choice for hip hop and electronic music in that case although I'm a little apprehensive due to the people in the comments saying it doesn't sound as good when you crank up the volume. also I'm not a huge fan of AI features that alter the sound that you can't turn off.
Not really. The tweeter gives the edge to the Flip 6 and it will definitely sound cleaner and better at higher volumes with better instruments separation plus having that tweeter gives it a lot more flexibility when it comes to the EQ.
why is the KBL being tested standing upright? That s blocking one of its passive radiators, it was not designed or intended to be listened to with one blockage
This review, along with the comment section seem to give the impression the Bose is better. That said, currently in Australia, the Flip 6 is half the cost of the Bose, so would the Flip be the better choice for me with that in mind?
Not really. The tweeter gives the edge to the Flip 6 and it will definitely sound cleaner and better at higher volumes with better instruments separation plus having that tweeter gives it a lot more flexibility when it comes to the EQ.
I have an old Bose Soundlink Mini. Not loud but pleasing balanced sound whatever the music genre and nice for podcasts. I'm a Bose fan with respect to sound, but they always seem to have at least one really irritating feature in every product. The SoundLink Revolve+ (Series II) sounds great but at US$ 329 charges via a Micro-B USB port. That's a deal-breaker. I'm tempted to get the Flex, but Bluetooth 4.2? I suppose I can live with that, but seriously what were they thinking?
@@mamonano The main point is the sound delay. Bluetooth 5.0 and later versions decrease the delay of sound. If you just use it listen to music, it's fine. If you use a Bluetooth 4.2 speaker to watch a movie, you will find the unbearable delay of sound. The mouth and words are not matched.
Hi , i would also add the range, 4.2 are 10 meters , 5 is 400 Mt , there are a lot of good reason to have bt 5.2. On high standing brand and expensive portable speaker is unacceptable to not have the latest. Is like having micro USB port instead of USB c you cAn charge yes, but...
@@IAmKAZMO absolutely ridiculous and even a bit naïve :D perhaps despite charging an absolute premium for their products bose also wanted to cost save as much as they could?
My Synergy let me down 2nd time in 1 year so I'm done with it. In the market now, circling around Bose but looking for relevant alternative. After watching your fine video I guess the Flex will be my next bt speaker. Thank you.
At my workplace there is a JBL speaker we use. Took my Bose to work one day to compare and it sounded way fuller, had richer bass and could go way louder without sounding cheap. Especially since I like to listen to music that has a bit more bass going on. I also have a Bose Soundlink Mini, which I think is still my preference, ever so slightly. The Mini has a warmer sound.
i'd prob choose the JBL Flip 6 since i am a JBL Lover and their products are great! I have the Bose Soundlink mini II and it has the same bluetooth conectivity as the new one that you are reviewing. It was made in 2027 i believe.
I returned my Bose after less than 24 hours because it just stopped playing mid program after about six hours accrued playing time. The battery was not dead and it was still connected to lap top's blue tooth. Can't explain it but I decided not to exchange it for another without further research which is what I'm doing now. Also, I didn't like that the Bose came without a user's manual, just the obligatory warnings in every language imaginable. I did love its sound while it lasted.
Just heard the Bose flex yesterday . The JBL is great and loud but the Bose flex is just wow...amazing sound clarity and bass loud and even at lowest volume with the Bose flex !! if you want something you can enjoy music at any volume get the flex if you want something just loud then JBL .
which one should i buy charge 5 or Soundlink Flex??? pls help!!!!! i concern about sound quality and sound clarity!!! portability and size factor doesn't make sense to me!!!!
Excellent review! I generally listen at low volume indoors, where the Bose's superior bass - I think - would/will be of most value. I also prefer its styling - less industrial and obtrusive, and a better fit with my home. I've been wondering which small speaker to get that will allow me and my wife to travel between two homes, and this review answered the question brilliantly. It's the Bose for us. Thanks again.
I was hoping you were going to comment on the stereo linking of both. I have got the Bose but find the stereo linking really hit and miss Occasionally it works first time other times one can spend 30mins or more, or sometimes links then drops the link. That goes for stereo mode and party mode. Mono is easy to achieve and often defaults to mono for not obvious reason.I am not interested in using in mono so am sending them back But linking was unfortunately not part of your test. But thanks for the rest
The Bose app is til this day a catastrophe!! I have 2x Microlink and what a drama to get them in stereo mode!! "Both speakers lost" "Ready to Connect" Then one is suddenly off and so on. Not every time but way too often for my taste!
believe me when i say that they both should not even be compared. i honestly have no idea why so many youtubers say they are both almost the same. after watching these kinda nonsense comparison videos i went with the flip 6 since it was cheaper but i was extremely dissapointed by the flip6. almost no base and it produces a very bad ear piercing sound i couldnt even bare to increase the volume past 60 % that bad. so i returned it and got the bose soundlink flex and man am i satisfied. the sound is so rich and open and like everyone says you can actually FEEL the base. only downside are the buttons and the average battery life around 7 hrs even tho bose claims 12. so go with the bose or try another speaker but do not get the flip 6 ! ps. dont get the blue one
Hi Rohan, thank you for your comment. If watched throughout this video should have made you choose the Bose at first as we highlight all the things you like about it. The reason we compared these two speakers is the reason you have bought both. Hope this helps.
I have an old car, I wanted to opt for the JBL Flip 6 by connecting the smartphone, could 2 of Flip 6 be enough, one placed in front, one on the shelf behind to create a "decent stereo" listening? There's other options, Greetings
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The green edits on the left are handy, great detail. Thanks for adding!
I compared the JBL Flip 6, Marshall Emperton and Bose Soundlink Flex. All 3 were very impressive but I decided on the Flex because I could “feel” the bass.
Yes, boss soundlink flex all day...Good bass.
Bose
I agree but I think the bose has deeper low bass but the JBL has higher high bass. When the bass goes up.
I also have a Bose speaker but I prefer JBL Bose has a good quality and is very good in bass but it falter in mid and high frequencies. The Flip 6 doesn`t have the same bass level but sounds all in all more balanced and more mature - espacially at higher volume. Additional the JBL also has an manual equalizer. Than the housing of the Flip 6 isn`t as prone to scratches and dents than the housing of the Soundlink Flex is.
Flex vs jbl pulse5?
Bought my first set of bose home speakers 13 years ago. Two moves and three houses later they sound and work flawlessly.
They must not have the new "feature set" of always needing an internet connection, connected to an app to function and incredible signal latency.
I'm ready to throw my overpriced Bose sound system out the freakin' window.
Sound test starts at 5:08
U're amazing
I've noticed that 90% of these speaker reviews don't start with the sound. Wtf else matters if sound is shit? But credit to this video for actually playing the speakers- that's all I wanted thank you 👍
@@davidf948they wanna increase video watch times so they make more $$
Thank u
I have flip 6 and it sounds great playing every type of music. Crisp highs, clear midrange and a satisfying base for a small speaker. I’ve heard the Bose sound link flex and the difference wasn’t that noticeable for me to buy it.
I preferred the sound quality of the JBL , glad you did this test I was going to get the Bose
I’m a tradesman, have used a jbl speaker for a few years as a work speaker . Can’t believe how durable it is . Gets rained on , knocked around , thrown in with the tools , and just keeps on going , every day for a few years
Jbl for the tradesman win.
I use my milwaukee radio but I would use JBL if I didn't have it
Just bought Bose incredible sound
Love it
Watched many vids on the Bose, no one mentioned the silicone trim…..So thanks for that
I really like the layout of your review. Especially those icons on the left side. Insane production value.
I just noticed that, that’s awesome.
Appreciate the love! Working hard to constantly improve our content 🙏
@@artarealmblazer he copied a much bigger tech youtuber called mrwhosetheboss
I think i prefer the JBL❤
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Kudos on review, great to the point comparison feedback. Bought the Bose Soundlink Flex for $110 at Costco. I’m not an expert on sound, Happy with Bose.
Owned the JBL flip 6 and charge 5 and while they’re great the Bose is way more of a quality sound to my ears and the charge 5 comes in second followed by the flip 6. I was having trouble deciding and am grateful I went with the Bose soundlink flex.
soundcore Motion Plus is better then Flip 6 and Charge 5.
Isn't the Flip 6 designed to be positioned in the horizontal position and not the vertical?
Wow, different crowds here lol most comments videos I see are leaning more with Flex than JBL. Also I have noticed, none of these comments actually have both so they can’t compare JBL vs Flex. Awesome vid btw!!!
whyy would you place the jbl standing up and covering the other passive radiator
The Bose flex is very cool in my opinion just got mine love that the EQ is available just by the way you position the speaker it activates Bose signature sound, mono, and surround (you'll hear it). The most impressive thing about Bose is that not only does it have EQ but it can change the range of sound on its own. For example if the song gets intense the volume goes up it's incredible
though it seems impressive i prefer to not have "self adaptive systems" tbh.
" if the song gets intense the volume goes up" -thats the purpose of mixing and mastering already. The song gets louder at the peak or better said it is lower until the peak and its mixed this way. I dont want a speaker additionally "improvising" and messing with the sound if you get me. This is why i gave away my Bose microlink micro. In the intro of many songs it automatically raises the volume and when the song really comes in then it goes into compression resulting in songs sounding sometimes even louder in the intro than after the first "drop". I really dont like this cause (again) it defeats the purpose of mixing and mastering.
But i am sure others will like it. Its just my opinion
@@saardean4481 you nailed it
@@saardean4481 you just sold the JBL for me. I don’t want my speaker messing with the sound like that
Is there an option to switch the automatic EQ off?
@@krishnagilda if you got this for Christmas someone loves ya but unfortunately it only switches by the way it stands I recommend hanging it, it's the best balance and you get extra surround if you swirl it lol
(I hang mine on a speed bag swivel)
Finally! Someone who actually plays the speaker during a review, instead of just yakking about out. Thank you!
We had a 1st gen Echo in our master bathroom for listening to music in the morning ruclips.net/user/postUgkxABghAEkaIDGZfHRBH3D3rBrlraNmnC71 and while in the shower. I didn't realize how tinny and awful the sound output on the original Echo was until we replaced it with the Studio. It was a sonic upgrade far beyond what I was expecting. Just wow. I love it because it's like having speakers IN the shower. My friend likes it because the music is so loud that she can no longer hear me singing. So that's a win-win.
I had purchased the JBL Flip 6, being a JBL fan for some time. I have not been impressed with Bose products before. However, numerous reviews of these two speakers has made me reconsider my choice.
Bose has always been better quality 👌. However, JBL fits the money budget IMO. The jbl is good but bose is very damn good. The flip 6 is definitely enjoyable. I'm still with the flip 5.
Fair, happy people care and notice.
I wanted to get a Bose Speaker. But on Amazon I read too many bad reviews, sl I think it's gonna be a jbl flip 🤔
@@edcipriani8873 You are right. I thought the same with Soundcore :)
In the yesterday year...I bought 901 series IV. Like Pepsi Vs Coke. Win-Win.
I went with the Flip 6 because here in Turkey the Bose Flex costs twice as much. No matter how much I prefer deep bass over everything else it was nonsense to pay double the price. I hope that the EQ Settings in JBL App can make up for the difference in bass, given that in stock mode the Bose’s basses sounds quite a bit better.
Good job
Why on earth you kept the flip 6 upside down?
It is meant to lay down so that the passive radiator pushes the bass without any obstruction..
That kind of points out a design flaw. The Bose sounds good at any orientation.
@@G_Demolishedno, not a design flaw. It’s the way it’s designed. The angle actually increases the projection of sound.
I don’t think covering one sub reflex will reduce the bass that much.
@@guitarcomet5 So you’re saying it’s a design feature that it sounds worse in certain positions? 😂
@ technically, yes.
a pair of Bose SoundLink Flex in stereo mode in my living room, it's HEAVEN !! worth every penny believe me.
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Stereo Mode is actually true Stereo when you pair two soundlink Flex ??, ...do you have any issues or tips to pair them?? ...I (just bought two for the same reason, ..they arrive next week)
@@israelrivera3009 yuup.. no issues. How big is your room? Is good For a small-medium size of living rooms . Mine is about 5x8 meters , perfect.
@@lucetothebridge its about the same length my living room. So when you pair the 2 of them you get double the intensity of the audio and also True Stereo ?
@@israelrivera3009 yes
Hey there ......great review..... One thing I'd like to mention, iv used the flip 4 extensively and my friend has used the Soundlink mini 2, the battery wear over the years on the flip 4 is much much faster than the bose. So whilst buying a portable speaker I would surely Keep that in mind. Even after replacing the battery from an authorized JBL service centre it was just not long lasting as the stock product. Just my personal experience. Hence I feel in that category bose does do well over jbl.
Same experience with 2 JBL speakers. Even after replacing the battery, I was disappointed.
Very interesting input, thank you :0
I must say I agree with the battery wear factor. Had myself a flip 4 and had the same issue. Turned to a soundcore motion+ and it is really an outstanding BT speaker, no issues at all but not quite portable. Now bought the Bose, I hope it is up to the hype
I've personally used JBL flip 4 and the JBL GO 1 a whole lot, and none has let me down in 8 years...
Very impressive and I'd love to get the flip 6!🎉🎉
This is why I'm not buying JBL speakers anymore. Their batteries die completely in just a couple of years.
When you did the sound test you had the jbl vertical….Standing on one of its radiators. It isn’t allowing that radiator to push as much air. So I think the bass is compromised in that position. It is designed to be used flat. Your review is the only one that I have seen that has done the test vertical. I have the Charge 5 and I can tell you that the vertical position muffles the sound. Also, you should do a sound test outdoors….they are designed for outdoors.
And from different angles for each generally to test the 360-ness. Also testing at high volumes to test for distortion.
@@TwinbeeUK Yes I agree,. Totally. Just in case you are interested. I have had the charge 5 for 2 years and love it. If anything happened to it, I would buy another the next day. 👍
I have got Bose Home Speaker 500
Believe me the quality of music it plays is just awesome …
Just bought the Bose. Need a speaker for Mexico. I'm Impressed, and I'm a KRK / Audio Technica guy.
This was a great video review. Well done. It didn't help me with my decision making, but that is not meant to be a complaint. It just attests to how fair and honest your video was!
I have two Bose Soundlink Flex speakers. Makes great stereo in a small package. A single speaker just doesn't provide good separation even if it's a single speaker stereo. L/R combined with Bose single speaker sounds good, but two is way better.
I did that and i had huge audio delay through windows 11.
JBL has good Twitter and sound, but for the BOSE had good vocal and bass. For me, i may take that Bose SoundLink due to sound, but for price and more advantages of range and twitter JBL is good
I have a Bose MIni that I like a lot. I recently moved to a house on a River & wanted a bigger speaker for sitting outside. I was looking at the Bose Soundlink Revolve + but the price of 300.00 USD was a bit to much for a River or Beach speaker. So I was looking at Soundlink Flex for 149.00. After watching your video I will be purchasing the Soundlink flex
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Super helpful. You explain so calm and clear! Bravo
I just got the flip six and I'm very pleased with the sound!
Is it still going fine? I wanna buy it as well, please reply
With the orientation of the JBL flip 6 during the sound test I feel it was put at a disadvantage as one of the passive radiators was being obstructed due to the speaker being placed on it's side
I have two of the Bose Flex. I take them when I’m kayaking. The sound is amazing using the cockpit as a resonating chamber.
How is the Bluetooth range? Is it more then advertised? It’s my only concern. I can’t find any video covering the Bluetooth range in real life
@tristantheilgaard6315 I easily get about 50ft. If going through walls maybe 30-40ft.
He tenido la oportunidad de escuchar ambos altavoces, y puedo decir que la calidad de sonido de ambos es excelente. Bosé saca su típico sonido Bosé, con esa sensación de que sus graves se sienten más amplios, distintos a los de otras marcas; y no solo los graves, todo el rango de sonido se siente diferente en todo producto Bosé, cualquiera que aprecie el buen sonido sabe que es su sello de identidad, es por lo que es tan apreciado y el sonido en conjunto tiene una calidad de 10. El JBL Flip 6 tiene unos graves que también son de gran calidad, y no los calificaría de inferiores, sino distintos, son como mas claros, mas limpios; el resto de del sonido del JBL Flip 6 también se siente de esta manera, medios y agudos muy nítidos, muy diferenciados, tiene un sonido excepcionalmente equilibrado, más que el Bosé. No me atrevería a decir que un altavoz tiene mejor sonido que el otro, porque creo que la calificación depende del uso que se le vaya a dar. Si quieres un altavoz más para uso portatil, para moverlo de aquí a allá, yo diría que el diseño del JBL flip 6 es mejor, debido a su diseño cilíndrico, lo puedes llevar en el porta botellas de una bicicleta, se agarra de una forma natural con la mano, y se guarda mejor en cualquier mochila; claramente es un diseño 100% portatil y funcional que resulta más versatil, ya que puedes colocarlo y escucharlo en vertical no necesitando más base que lo que ocupa el diámetro de su cilindo. Además se carga más rápido, es más facil hacerle un uso portatil. El Bosé tiene un diseño que yo calificaria de wireless, en el sentido literal de altavoz sin necesidad de cables, pero no creo que tenga un diseño portatil; lo veo más como un altavoz de sobremesa, para disponer de una base amplia para colocarlo, pero no es un diseño versatil, no da el juego que el Flip 6, que puedes colocar en casi cualquier lugar. El Bosé tiene la posibilidad de atender llamadas, pero el Flip 6 no, lo cual también demuestra la intención del diseño de uno y otro. El Flip es para escuchar música donde quieras, te lo pone facil, simplemente escuchar música, y cogerlo de forma intuitiva, moverte sin que se corte la música gracias al gran rango de su última versión de bluetooth. El Bosé, para un uso más sereno, tenerlo en una zona más estandar, bien colocado cerca de ti, pues su bluetooth no llega a más de 10 metros, coger llamadas gracias a su micrófono, poder incluso conectarlo con un cable de 3,5mm al móvil o tablet sin necesidad de bluetooth. Creo que en estas líneas resumo bién la impresión que me transmite uno y otro producto, ambos son excelentes, pero has de saber cual de los dos está hecho para ti.
I have had the opportunity to listen to both speakers, and I can say that the sound quality of both is excellent. Bosé brings out its typical Bosé sound, with that feeling that its bass felt broader, different from other brands; and not just the bass, the whole range of sound feels different in every Bosé product, anyone who appreciates good sound knows that it is its hallmark, it is why it is so appreciated and the sound as a whole has a quality of 10. The JBL Flip 6 has basses that are also of great quality, and I wouldn't classify them as inferior, but different, they are clearer, cleaner; the rest of the sound of the JBL Flip 6 also feels this way, very crisp mids and highs, very differentiated, it has an exceptionally balanced sound, more so than the Bosé. I wouldn't go so far as to say that one speaker has better sound than the other, because I think the rating depends on the use it is going to be put to. If you want a speaker more for portable use, to move it from here to there, I would say that the design of the JBL flip 6 is better, due to its cylindrical design, you can carry it in the bottle holder of a bicycle, it grips in a way natural by hand, and is best stored in any backpack; It is clearly a 100% portable and functional design that is more versatile, since you can place it and listen to it vertically, requiring no more base than the diameter of its cylinder. Plus it charges faster, it's easier to doing a portable use. The Bosé has a design that I would describe as wireless, in the literal sense of a speaker without the need for cables, but I don't think it has a portable design; I see it more as a desktop speaker, to have a wide base to place it, but it is not a versatile design, it does not give the game that the Flip 6, which you can place almost anywhere. The Bosé has the ability to take calls, but the Flip 6 does not, which also demonstrates the design intent of both. The Flip is for listening to music wherever you want, it makes it easy for you, listening to music, and picking it up intuitively, moving without the music cutting out simply thanks to the great range of its latest version of bluetooth. The Bosé, for a more serene use, have it in a more standard area, well placed near you, since its bluetooth does not reach more than 10 meters, take calls thanks to its microphone, even be able to connect it with a 3.5mm cable to the mobile or tablet without the need for bluetooth. I think these lines summarize well the impression that both products convey to me, both are excellent, but you have to know which of the two is made for you.
What a very complete description you've given. Thank you
Gracias por tu punto de vista ;)
Esta era la reseña que necesitaba, muchas gracias 👍🏻👍🏻
I have the JBL Flip 6, it's made to lay flat for the most impressive sound. It can be submerged under water while playing music, also it is dust proof. It said to hold 12 hours of charge, but actually will hold 18 hours of charge. I'm ecstatic with my JBL Flip 6 😊😊😊😁
It's interesting that this video was made 2 years ago, in 2022 and yet the title says "what is the best to buy in 2024" pretty good that you knew back then what would be the best to buy now 😂🤣🤣🤣
Lol! I didn’t even notice it was posted 2 years ago
Yes, we decided on the title change as both models have not been replaced or superseded and no major software updates released to better performance. So very much relevant in 2024 🚀 and may be 2025 😂
I was confused we he mentioned the soundlink only had bluetooth 4.2. One i’m trying to compare has 5.3….wasn’t until then that I realized this video was 2 years old. looks like there is a soundlink second gen in 2024.
Great review. Since you talk about durability, it would be great if you could take into account reparability of the object too. Too many times we buy objects that are designed to be hard to repair or not to be repaired at all. Thanks!
That is a great suggestion, and we will look into that in our upcoming videos.
@@smarthomesounds Thanks, especially for devices with a build-in battery that will not have an infinite life. That's a nice thing to take into account.
I didn't see your review until I posted mine. Same thing for me!
Non consumer repairable or serviceable means if something happens just buy a new one from them.
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@@oliviolanza1933на jbl большее запчастей, у сотни миллионов проданных копий устройств….😊
Four or five years ago, I replaced my JBL Flip 4 with a Flip 5, and I've been really happy with it. I've used it in the shower almost daily. The Flip 5 has now started to show its age and soaking almost daily. I'm looking to replace it, and the comparison video was helpful. Note that I seldom listen to music, but I'm a heavy listener to news, podcasts and audiobooks. Your video mentioned slightly greater clarity for the Flip 6. That and my positive experiences with the two previous models will probably move me toward the JBL.
Please make a comparison between the bose flex and marshall emberton! Really appreciate it if you could 🙏🏻
Kudos on the review. You chose the finalists
I've loved JBL since my Athena bookshelf model with 14" woofers. I've stayed with them thru a number of BT models, but when I heard Bose Soundlink Mini, I discovered the best little friend to represent my classical and jazz collection. It's like there's an intelligent mixer inside the speaker, ensuring the best representation from any complex source.
Was wondering just how classical and jazz would sound on both!? Thanks for your opinion. 👍🏻
i still go with the jbl.. their speakers are the ease of use.. cant go wrong with the flip 6.
The Bose flex just blows away all other portable speakers, plus it’s mud/waterproof… idk how they’ve managed to pack such high quality sound in such a tiny speaker, it rivals my dads older 500$ Bose smart speaker even!
I had a JBL Charge 4 before going to the Bose Flex. The Flex is definitely better in sound quality than the JBL.
I also did the same. I'm still not sure if bose is better
I got the Bose Flex last week cause of several good reviews and owned a Mini II for years so I hoped for a similar experience. Unfortunately I got disappointed and send it back today. The overall sound mix/adjustment has too much emphasis on bass while highs and mids being damped in comparison to Mini II. This wasn't my main issue though but the horrible white noise when using it with low volume (I like a bit of ambient/chill background music while falling asleep).
I found some user feedback on this issue and seemingly it has technical reasons as to 'protect' the speakers. The Mini II also has it but the white noise is way less pronounced and I can only hear it like max 15-20cm away from my ears while with Flex it's really loud and I can still hear it even at 2-3m distance. I hope this isn't the standard for present portable speakers so let's see how the Flip 6 will fare. I'm also not a fan of automatic EQ but like to have manual control so maybe JBL is the better choice from the get-go.
I was just biased by the Mini II which had the perfect sound balance for me but didn't want to buy an obsolete model again (especially BT standard). Would have happily kept my Mini II but the battery suddenly doesn't want to charge anymore. Was a good companion for around 6 years though.
Thanks for your review mate
same here, what a disappointment. Do you listen to classical music by any chance? If so what portable speaker would you recommend? My organ tracks are literally unlistenable on this, thanks to the overpowering bass.
I have 2 flex the other have white noise in some songs but when I play to the other one it's ok.. maybe there are some of their product has a defect or something..
I also have one and the very first day I bought it I also heard that noise. The noise is mainly as a result of air leak from the little hole Bose put for the mic. So I had to do a teardown like removing only the top gril. It wasn't easy but I did and I took a very strong Adhesive and glued that little hole located at the left of the speaker close to the passive radiator. And who cares about the mic because am not going to use it anyway. So that noise was completely gone and the speaker sounded more better than at first
I have two Flexes, bought from different sources, and I have no white noise at all. I also find the position IQ works great. It gives basically 3 different sound profiles. Upright is the Bose signature “warm” profile with washed out treble (but somehow still maintaining clear vocals). I’m not a fan of this position. On its back there is a treble boost while still maintaining its low bass. I prefer this position the best. There are more instruments heard, particularly the snare drum and cymbals sound crisp and clear. Vocals are also clearer on its back. Even though the bass is still deep and present, it doesn’t over power the treble thanks to its boost. The third position is vertical (usually when hanging from its loop). It seems to be in between the other two. The only time I will do the upright position is if a track has overly high highs or at really loud volume levels (the treble gets a bit shrill at very high levels when on its back). But I don’t really ever listen to it that loud anyways and I recently bought a second one, so if I need it louder I’ll sync them up and do stereo. It gets very loud at just 50% with two.
I like how the title changed to 2024 for a 2 year old video. The content is still relevant, the speakers are still for sale.... but yeah.
I like the sound of the Flex a lot, sadly the current Bose look for these portable speakers is pretty ugly. But I still prefer them than the competition.
Bose Soundlink Flex : This little box has a very nice sound !! Don't need extra EQs app, sound adjustments, it just generates the best possible sound. 🤩
I tried Jbl flip 5 and 6 and Bose is the Winner.
I just ordered the Bose flex as well. I have always been a big fan of the sound.
I bought the flip6 before watching this vid, but was unaware of the additional eq settings for it (other than "party boost).
Now all I have to do is find out where/how to access them (the "instruction manual" seems more concerned with providing general warning info in literally EVERY language than any significant instruction. At least any I can see with a magnifying glass.)
That's not a joke.
All things considered, I'm very pleased with sound of the JBL flip6 and doubt I'll be trading it in for the Bose as I'm not a fan of the flat design, sound grill, or outdated Bluetooth connection.
Still, an interesting comparison vid, so thanks for that.
Hi, I just bought myself a JBl Flip 6, but then I saw how many people are consider buying a Bose or JBL. I bought it to use in a hotel room while I am traveling a lot. I wantes a compact size and really good sound quality. Sometimes I will conect it to my laptop to watch a movie. Bose flex has older Bluetooth. It causes some delay in the sound in watching movies? I consider giving it back to the store and grab a Bose, but those comments are like 50/50. Sound is number one for me when playing music, but from time to time I wpuld like to watch a movie also without any delay.
Ps. And I love deep bass :))
I have both and wouldn’t part with either of them. They are more alike than they are different. The Flex might be a hair cleaner/richer sound with a bit deeper bass but the JBL cranks, has an EQ and can pair with a lot of other JBL speakers. It’s really a hair splitting contest. I’ve gone through a lot of BT speakers and IMO, these are the two best in the $100-150 class.
May I ask how the JBL pairs with other JBL? Meaning it can serially pair with the same source, at the same time?
Great review! I was gifted a Bose Flex for Christmas by my boss! It is an excellent speaker! (Full disclosure, have a Bose audio ecosystem in my home. A couple of Soundtouch speakers, a pair of Bluetooth headphones for when I fly, a Soundwear Speaker companion and now the Flex). I also have a JBL Charge 3 that has been my "go to" speaker for sitting out on the back patio or going to the beach. The JBL has amazing battery life (20 hrs on a full charge) and decent sound. Recently as the weather has warmed up here (Queens, NY) I had the opportunity to take the Bose Flex out for it's first outdoor excursion. The sound was full with plenty of bass, and more than enough volume for our patio and shared courtyard. This summer it will make it to the beach for the annual family vacation. For the price point, low profile for portability, it is an ideal portable speaker. I was concerned initially about the 4.2 Bluetooth connectivity, but it has not been an issue. Thanks again for your in depth comparison and review.
Pls can u give me one of your speaker
@@andyyoung2085 😁😁😁
Pls can you give me your boss
Yes, I don’t understand why everyone has to make a big deal about the 4.2 BT. It works throughout my house with no issues. Connects fast and I love that I can cycle through my different connected devices with ease.
@kedarisgreat You'd have to do my job as good or better.
The JBL should have been laying down your losing bass from the end port, I have one.
finally someone noticed. Did they do it on purpose to put it into a disadvantage?
maybe he really wants bose to win 😅🤣 it's intentional for sure why he didn't lay the jbl down for proper testing. he's rooting for the bose clearly (you can clearly see 😂)
That was the first thing I thought to myself too. I also have a Flip 6 and when I set it up like this the bass drops noticeably, but that's understandable as a passive radiator can't work effectively. So sometimes I wonder if some people lack the basic knowledge for such reviews...
He's paid from Bose.
Lol no you are increasing the bass by placing it upright since his table is made mostly made or hardwood which vibrates more when the passive radiator is placed facing down onto the hardwood so it increases the bass if he placed the bose flat on its back passive radiator it would have had a lot more bass. So either way the jbl looses.
Great review: I think the most important 'win factor' for the JBL should be the Bluetooth distance. The difference between having your phone within 10m of the speaker or 40/50m (as per your test) is really significant. I think that piece of info swung it for me, and the ability to EQ.
End up buying a Bose Flex and it's being my most favorite portable speaker ever ^^
Thanks for your review :D
Good choice!
I bought 2 of the Bose Flex. When you pair both to the TV, there is a delay so speech doesn't match up to lip movement. If you only pair one to the TV, sound matches mouth movements. Apparently it's not meant to work as surround sound for TV
Shame I also had similar ideas but just the fact that I have to setup the stereo connection every time I power on the TV + I have to charge both got me thinking about something else...otherwise I think 1 bose flex will give better quality sound than most average soundbars!
I have had an older version of the Flip in my kitchen for years, and it sounds awesome. Enjoyable for a wide range of music, and it has plenty of bass. Can't speak for the Bose speaker, but I love their sport earbuds.
i am using bose sound link mini 2 special edition and that is impressive and i am fan of bose bass now i will rate bose 9 out of 10 and jbl 8 out of 10
dude... awesome vid. great sound comparison, nice short clips.
Had a Bose Soundlink mini, which served me perfectly for 7 years. It stopped charging, so I was using my original Creative Labs Iroar since then. Another great BT speaker. I originally ordered the JBL but found this review and realized that if the Flex sounds as good as the Soundlink did, I'm sold. I cancelled my JBL and am awaiting the Flex now. Thanks for your review.
9:24 “Now on the Flip side 😉”.
I’m new to your channel and I’m extremely impressed with the editing and how organized the video is! Amazing job 👏
I have a JBL Flip 4 since it was released and it still works perfectly but thinking about upgrading.
I have just ordered a Flip6 using a voucher/coupon (May 2024) from JBL for £84.99 with free delivery. The ‘sale’ price for the Bose Soundlink Flex currently is £119 from a range of companies. Bose themselves are advertising their Soundlink Flex at £119.95
Is this the flex 2 or flex 1?
sounds like the Bose Soundlink Flex would be the better choice for hip hop and electronic music in that case although I'm a little apprehensive due to the people in the comments saying it doesn't sound as good when you crank up the volume. also I'm not a huge fan of AI features that alter the sound that you can't turn off.
Not really. The tweeter gives the edge to the Flip 6 and it will definitely sound cleaner and better at higher volumes with better instruments separation plus having that tweeter gives it a lot more flexibility when it comes to the EQ.
why is the KBL being tested standing upright? That s blocking one of its passive radiators, it was not designed or intended to be listened to with one blockage
This review, along with the comment section seem to give the impression the Bose is better. That said, currently in Australia, the Flip 6 is half the cost of the Bose, so would the Flip be the better choice for me with that in mind?
Not really. The tweeter gives the edge to the Flip 6 and it will definitely sound cleaner and better at higher volumes with better instruments separation plus having that tweeter gives it a lot more flexibility when it comes to the EQ.
Thanks for your review it really helps me which one to buy
My pleasure 😊
how does the bose do on the beach? can sand get in the front grill? any way to clean it once it does?
Does the soundlink flex have speakers to can talk and take phone calls?
Thank you for a brilliant review
I have an old Bose Soundlink Mini. Not loud but pleasing balanced sound whatever the music genre and nice for podcasts. I'm a Bose fan with respect to sound, but they always seem to have at least one really irritating feature in every product. The SoundLink Revolve+ (Series II) sounds great but at US$ 329 charges via a Micro-B USB port. That's a deal-breaker. I'm tempted to get the Flex, but Bluetooth 4.2? I suppose I can live with that, but seriously what were they thinking?
what difference does it make between 4.2 and 5 or 5.1, I mean in terms of actual listening experience..
@@mamonano The main point is the sound delay. Bluetooth 5.0 and later versions decrease the delay of sound. If you just use it listen to music, it's fine. If you use a Bluetooth 4.2 speaker to watch a movie, you will find the unbearable delay of sound. The mouth and words are not matched.
Hi , i would also add the range, 4.2 are 10 meters , 5 is 400 Mt , there are a lot of good reason to have bt 5.2.
On high standing brand and expensive portable speaker is unacceptable to not have the latest. Is like having micro USB port instead of USB c you cAn charge yes, but...
They were thinking about how many speakers would come up stolen if you left it 100 ft. away from you just bc it had the latest.... imo
@@IAmKAZMO absolutely ridiculous and even a bit naïve :D perhaps despite charging an absolute premium for their products bose also wanted to cost save as much as they could?
My Synergy let me down 2nd time in 1 year so I'm done with it. In the market now, circling around Bose but looking for relevant alternative. After watching your fine video I guess the Flex will be my next bt speaker. Thank you.
Super helpful & very thorough! Thank you.
I have bose soundbar ,and ipod dock , i am very satisfied w/the sound, planning to get soundlink flex,thanks for the great review!
At my workplace there is a JBL speaker we use. Took my Bose to work one day to compare and it sounded way fuller, had richer bass and could go way louder without sounding cheap. Especially since I like to listen to music that has a bit more bass going on. I also have a Bose Soundlink Mini, which I think is still my preference, ever so slightly. The Mini has a warmer sound.
I just picked up the Bose, and loving it. My new BBQ at the park speaker
When you placed JBL upright, you closed output of one of the two subwoofer
i'd prob choose the JBL Flip 6 since i am a JBL Lover and their products are great! I have the Bose Soundlink mini II and it has the same bluetooth conectivity as the new one that you are reviewing. It was made in 2027 i believe.
I just got one for Christmas yay😊
I returned my Bose after less than 24 hours because it just stopped playing mid program after about six hours accrued playing time. The battery was not dead and it was still connected to lap top's blue tooth. Can't explain it but I decided not to exchange it for another without further research which is what I'm doing now. Also, I didn't like that the Bose came without a user's manual, just the obligatory warnings in every language imaginable. I did love its sound while it lasted.
Just heard the Bose flex yesterday . The JBL is great and loud but the Bose flex is just wow...amazing sound clarity and bass loud and even at lowest volume with the Bose flex !! if you want something you can enjoy music at any volume get the flex if you want something just loud then JBL .
Great review. Thanks 😎👍
will the bose flex fit into water bottle holder on bicycles?
which one should i buy charge 5 or Soundlink Flex??? pls help!!!!!
i concern about sound quality and sound clarity!!! portability and size factor doesn't make sense to me!!!!
I just bought a Flip 6 and like it. The Boise sounded good also.
Excellent review! I generally listen at low volume indoors, where the Bose's superior bass - I think - would/will be of most value. I also prefer its styling - less industrial and obtrusive, and a better fit with my home. I've been wondering which small speaker to get that will allow me and my wife to travel between two homes, and this review answered the question brilliantly. It's the Bose for us. Thanks again.
I'm inlove with JBL speakers already, I have use JBL flip 5 and I'm not changing from JBL speakers
Thank you for that very thorough review. My son is choosing the Bose Soundlink.
I was hoping you were going to comment on the stereo linking of both. I have got the Bose but find the stereo linking really hit and miss Occasionally it works first time other times one can spend 30mins or more, or sometimes links then drops the link. That goes for stereo mode and party mode. Mono is easy to achieve and often defaults to mono for not obvious reason.I am not interested in using in mono so am sending them back But linking was unfortunately not part of your test. But thanks for the rest
Yeah I don't understand how little people seem to care about that
The Bose app is til this day a catastrophe!!
I have 2x Microlink and what a drama to get them in stereo mode!!
"Both speakers lost"
"Ready to Connect"
Then one is suddenly off and so on. Not every time but way too often for my taste!
As I awaited my pizza slices I heard great music and thought it was a PA system
It was the pizza guy’s Bose flex
When it comes to quality sound bose has it all
This was so helpful, thank you.
how can you judge the sound quality of a speaker when the most important factor for you is how loud it gets?
believe me when i say that they both should not even be compared. i honestly have no idea why so many youtubers say they are both almost the same. after watching these kinda nonsense comparison videos i went with the flip 6 since it was cheaper but i was extremely dissapointed by the flip6. almost no base and it produces a very bad ear piercing sound i couldnt even bare to increase the volume past 60 % that bad. so i returned it and got the bose soundlink flex and man am i satisfied. the sound is so rich and open and like everyone says you can actually FEEL the base. only downside are the buttons and the average battery life around 7 hrs even tho bose claims 12. so go with the bose or try another speaker but do not get the flip 6 !
ps. dont get the blue one
Hi Rohan, thank you for your comment. If watched throughout this video should have made you choose the Bose at first as we highlight all the things you like about it. The reason we compared these two speakers is the reason you have bought both. Hope this helps.
I just got Bose before I saw this review, and I am sure now this is the right choice for me.
Is coming tomorrow.
Amazon! Hurry up! 😂
You won’t be disappointed 👍
I have an old car, I wanted to opt for the JBL Flip 6 by connecting the smartphone, could 2 of Flip 6 be enough, one placed in front, one on the shelf behind to create a "decent stereo" listening? There's other options, Greetings
I have owned both speakers the Bose I couldn't hear in my loud work environment, but the JBL I can. Just my comparison!
Thank you for this. You guys do a really solid job!!! Great work
Hi. Im shopping for my Daughter , I enjoyed your video. Cheers ( Bose ) where the hells my emoge butten !