JBL Flip 6 vs Bose Soundlink Flex: Which to Buy in 2024?

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    In this video, we put the Bose Soundlink Flex against the JBL Flip 6, two class-leading portable Bluetooth speakers. We look at each speaker's design, sound quality, battery life, and features to help you decide which is best for you.
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    CHAPTERS:
    0:00 Intro
    0:23 Key Facts
    1:33 Design
    2:56 Sound Quality
    8:17 Durability
    10:31 Extra Features
    11:07 Verdict
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  • @flyvtec04
    @flyvtec04 2 ปีที่แล้ว +572

    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.

    • @isaacdadzie2814
      @isaacdadzie2814 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Yes, boss soundlink flex all day...Good bass.

    • @robinmartinsson3032
      @robinmartinsson3032 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Bose

    • @robbieasghari8361
      @robbieasghari8361 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I agree but I think the bose has deeper low bass but the JBL has higher high bass. When the bass goes up.

    • @a012mm
      @a012mm 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      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.

    • @SachinJijo
      @SachinJijo 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Flex vs jbl pulse5?

  • @jaycollins9732
    @jaycollins9732 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Sound test starts at 5:08

  • @angelsalazar3893
    @angelsalazar3893 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    The green edits on the left are handy, great detail. Thanks for adding!

  • @Lizaskruiden
    @Lizaskruiden ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Super helpful. You explain so calm and clear! Bravo

  • @robbieasghari8361
    @robbieasghari8361 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    IT’S LONG BUT PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ THIS.
    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.

    • @Mindfull88
      @Mindfull88 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Thanks 🫡

    • @thewirah1
      @thewirah1 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you. Just a friendly heads up: it's very hard to read a long text without paragraphs.

  • @DaveDraperGuitar
    @DaveDraperGuitar ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Thanks for the superb review. Outstanding production values, writing, and editing. So refreshing! And it absolutely provided just the information I was after. Thanks again.

  • @fawzye22
    @fawzye22 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +54

    We had a 1st gen Echo in our master bathroom for listening to music in the morning th-cam.com/users/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.

  • @nicholaswelty2652
    @nicholaswelty2652 2 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    Bought my first set of bose home speakers 13 years ago. Two moves and three houses later they sound and work flawlessly.

    • @highspacefox
      @highspacefox 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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.

  • @frankopanklaric
    @frankopanklaric ปีที่แล้ว +52

    I really like the layout of your review. Especially those icons on the left side. Insane production value.

    • @artarealmblazer8452
      @artarealmblazer8452 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I just noticed that, that’s awesome.

    • @smarthomesounds
      @smarthomesounds  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Appreciate the love! Working hard to constantly improve our content 🙏

    • @samo6083
      @samo6083 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@artarealmblazer8452 he copied a much bigger tech youtuber called mrwhosetheboss

    • @StephenSamaila-sw6hy
      @StephenSamaila-sw6hy 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I think i prefer the JBL❤

  • @sheryne011
    @sheryne011 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Please make a comparison between the bose flex and marshall emberton! Really appreciate it if you could 🙏🏻

  • @lurklingX
    @lurklingX 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this is honestly the best review i've seen now. thanks SO so much.

  • @garyleslie4201
    @garyleslie4201 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    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.

  • @madventure2318
    @madventure2318 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi, great review thanks for posting. Please can you confirm if the batteries can be replaced on either. Thanks

  • @JRR737
    @JRR737 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super helpful & very thorough! Thank you.

  • @robertelzey9810
    @robertelzey9810 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    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.

    • @tristantheilgaard6315
      @tristantheilgaard6315 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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

    • @joelf5565
      @joelf5565 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @tristantheilgaard6315 I easily get about 50ft. If going through walls maybe 30-40ft.

  • @Rondawwg
    @Rondawwg ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Watched many vids on the Bose, no one mentioned the silicone trim…..So thanks for that

  • @lurklingX
    @lurklingX 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    dude... awesome vid. great sound comparison, nice short clips.

  • @EternalSilence4ever
    @EternalSilence4ever 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    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!

  • @Stang1534
    @Stang1534 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    I preferred the sound quality of the JBL , glad you did this test I was going to get the Bose

  • @sahilgupta9315
    @sahilgupta9315 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I am a JBL fan since 2012 still using JBL extreme 2

  • @littlekrupuk
    @littlekrupuk ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, very informative, this is video suited to my need, details and best comparison made very well.

  • @ammarnanaa6657
    @ammarnanaa6657 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for your honest transparent unbiased review.

  • @nickfromseattle5988
    @nickfromseattle5988 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    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.

  • @shuvomridharaaj7550
    @shuvomridharaaj7550 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What about the Latency in Flip 6?
    My main purpose will be video streaming on my iPhone 13 pro and MSI Modern Laptop.
    Should I go for the Flip 4 because it has Aux Port or the Flip 6 because it's have Bluetooth 5 and Type C?

  • @fitnessaddict154
    @fitnessaddict154 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for a brilliant review

  • @moon-light1354
    @moon-light1354 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    The JBL should have been laying down your losing bass from the end port, I have one.

    • @sunlit777
      @sunlit777 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      finally someone noticed. Did they do it on purpose to put it into a disadvantage?

    • @leoxclusive731
      @leoxclusive731 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      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 😂)

    • @Hesse48
      @Hesse48 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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...

  • @dannywallace1730
    @dannywallace1730 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Just bought Bose incredible sound
    Love it

  • @brandonlee7006
    @brandonlee7006 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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.

  • @markward38
    @markward38 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great review guys , but I want to use this as sound system on my Bluetooth TV in my caravan so I can improve the sound on these small TVs when watching movies and live broadcasts. Which one would you select for my purposes. Thanks

  • @Blackriver69
    @Blackriver69 ปีที่แล้ว

    To the best of my knowledge my JBL Clip4 does not support track repeat only skip. One of the main reasons I prefer my Bose soudlink Mini even though the mini is not USB-C which drives me crazy... does this JBL offer track repeat? Thanks.

  • @piteko
    @piteko ปีที่แล้ว +58

    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
      @smarthomesounds  ปีที่แล้ว +18

      That is a great suggestion, and we will look into that in our upcoming videos.

    • @piteko
      @piteko ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@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.

    • @paulgingo7163
      @paulgingo7163 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I didn't see your review until I posted mine. Same thing for me!

    • @revilolanza1874
      @revilolanza1874 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Non consumer repairable or serviceable means if something happens just buy a new one from them.
      💵💵💵💵💵😢

    • @weru0748
      @weru0748 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@revilolanza1874на jbl большее запчастей, у сотни миллионов проданных копий устройств….😊

  • @michaelthomas366
    @michaelthomas366 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I just got the flip six and I'm very pleased with the sound!

  • @Budnbuf
    @Budnbuf ปีที่แล้ว

    What I needed to see. Thank you.

  • @phverona
    @phverona 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Of course, I can go and search for the specs, but I'm watching and wondering how many watts are pumped out. Otherwise, this video was near excellent... . My question is important because I would prefer not to be doing a separate search each time I watch one of these very good vids.

  • @ikusanjay
    @ikusanjay 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    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..

    • @G_Demolished
      @G_Demolished ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That kind of points out a design flaw. The Bose sounds good at any orientation.

  • @TheHpsauce37
    @TheHpsauce37 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Most streaming apps like Spotify have an eq which you can manually adjust should you want to make any tweaks to the sound

  • @Arpit.singh.
    @Arpit.singh. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The EQ that we have in our music players are not same as that of JBL app?

  • @kenkajoto4746
    @kenkajoto4746 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Solid, comprehensive review 🙏cheers

  • @vargapa101
    @vargapa101 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @TheSimo1971
    @TheSimo1971 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great review. Thanks 😎👍

  • @MrFernandoXXI
    @MrFernandoXXI ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello guys!
    I have a quentions that you guys may could help.
    I am about to buy a new speaker and I am between the soundlink flex and the flip 6. The main thing for me now is thatbI carry the speaker around in my backpack and the flip 6 have the radiators exposed. My worry is something press these radiators and break it.
    Do you guys have something to have about that?

  • @lokeshsankhe3746
    @lokeshsankhe3746 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have got Bose Home Speaker 500
    Believe me the quality of music it plays is just awesome …

  • @rajivshetty6436
    @rajivshetty6436 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is flex have a inbuilt Mic? Because I'm looking for conference calls or teams or zoom so and so.

  • @johnycat7373
    @johnycat7373 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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.

  • @nalmunati
    @nalmunati 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    will the bose flex fit into water bottle holder on bicycles?

  • @raduap5586
    @raduap5586 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you know if I can safley charge bose flex with a different cable? 🤔 I noticed that it charges faster if I use my Samsung cable. However, I am not sure if it has any negative impact

  • @farshidchinwalla3718
    @farshidchinwalla3718 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    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.

    • @poojapriyadarshini.m
      @poojapriyadarshini.m ปีที่แล้ว

      Same experience with 2 JBL speakers. Even after replacing the battery, I was disappointed.

    • @FroobTubeLIVE
      @FroobTubeLIVE ปีที่แล้ว

      Very interesting input, thank you :0

    • @abarcaLoL
      @abarcaLoL 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      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

    • @notrawmire
      @notrawmire 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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!🎉🎉

  • @shenoyvishant
    @shenoyvishant 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thanks a lot for the very detailed review, now I know which Bluetooth speaker should I go for :)

  • @alexm2889
    @alexm2889 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    how does the bose do on the beach? can sand get in the front grill? any way to clean it once it does?

  • @uptone12111
    @uptone12111 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great review ty

  • @joemarchinski914
    @joemarchinski914 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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

  • @Dr.SaptarshiRoy
    @Dr.SaptarshiRoy 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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!!!!

  • @jimburns2101
    @jimburns2101 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    whyy would you place the jbl standing up and covering the other passive radiator

  • @vijay_revi
    @vijay_revi ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent review

  • @maverich22
    @maverich22 ปีที่แล้ว

    that’s really an awesome work… super cool ;)

  • @hotwheelshuntinguk
    @hotwheelshuntinguk 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great quality video! Really great presentation!

  • @caponsacchi
    @caponsacchi ปีที่แล้ว +31

    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.

    • @catfishm.1361
      @catfishm.1361 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Was wondering just how classical and jazz would sound on both!? Thanks for your opinion. 👍🏻

  • @lisaromero7829
    @lisaromero7829 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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

  • @DeryckdeMaineBeaumon
    @DeryckdeMaineBeaumon ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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

    • @mrbig1022
      @mrbig1022 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah I don't understand how little people seem to care about that

    • @Cylance-ji9tn
      @Cylance-ji9tn 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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!

  • @MauiViolinist
    @MauiViolinist ปีที่แล้ว

    which one has more volume? cos my last one UE megaboom has lost its volume!

  • @josephrio4773
    @josephrio4773 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    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
      @mamonano 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      what difference does it make between 4.2 and 5 or 5.1, I mean in terms of actual listening experience..

    • @peterh.2488
      @peterh.2488 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@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.

    • @marcorendina8066
      @marcorendina8066 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      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
      @IAmKAZMO ปีที่แล้ว +4

      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

    • @garn100
      @garn100 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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?

  • @DEWWYA88
    @DEWWYA88 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Isn't the Flip 6 designed to be positioned in the horizontal position and not the vertical?

  • @judahwatcher1140
    @judahwatcher1140 ปีที่แล้ว

    Two questions..
    1 since the JBL has changed speakers
    Can u compare the JBL flip 4 vs JBL flip 6 ? The 4 has 2 subwoofers..
    2 . Can I have one of the speakers u damage tested ?

  • @marcybyrne4196
    @marcybyrne4196 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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

    • @garn100
      @garn100 ปีที่แล้ว

      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!

  • @drstew1
    @drstew1 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love the Binaural set up. If the flip 6 kept the audio connection am in. JBL lost me after the flip 4. Thanks for this very detailed review Comparison.

  • @rajivshetty6436
    @rajivshetty6436 ปีที่แล้ว

    Flex doesn't have Aux port, is it work with connector over Type-C?

  • @cafedelmario
    @cafedelmario 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude best review thanks

    • @sunlit777
      @sunlit777 ปีที่แล้ว

      have you even watched it? They effectively put Flip6 at a disadvantage by putting it in vertical stand position which blocks one of the base woofers that it has on both ends. He then proceeded to announce that JBL lost it to Bose in base department.

  • @theavenger3363
    @theavenger3363 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’d suggest that the sound testing room although equal for both speakers is way too live and would benefit from some treatment.

  • @camwells9726
    @camwells9726 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    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

    • @mattmichel451
      @mattmichel451 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jbl for the tradesman win.

    • @mattmichel451
      @mattmichel451 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I use my milwaukee radio but I would use JBL if I didn't have it

  • @jaberoni
    @jaberoni 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    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.

  • @GaaraSama1983
    @GaaraSama1983 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    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.

    • @lilchich_
      @lilchich_ ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for your review mate

    • @glasss1978
      @glasss1978 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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.

    • @markyvesrios6599
      @markyvesrios6599 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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..

    • @Derickwrl
      @Derickwrl 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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

    • @joelf5565
      @joelf5565 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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.

  • @jbunboxingstuff2559
    @jbunboxingstuff2559 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Seems those small speakers depend on being set down on something. Be interesting to see if the results are the same "suspended' in the air. Thx in advance.

  • @lucetothebridge
    @lucetothebridge 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    a pair of Bose SoundLink Flex in stereo mode in my living room, it's HEAVEN !! worth every penny believe me.

    • @paul1234567787
      @paul1234567787 ปีที่แล้ว

      👍👍👍🤪

    • @israelrivera3009
      @israelrivera3009 ปีที่แล้ว

      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
      @lucetothebridge ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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.

    • @israelrivera3009
      @israelrivera3009 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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 ?

    • @lucetothebridge
      @lucetothebridge ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@israelrivera3009 yes

  • @vanessanguyen4165
    @vanessanguyen4165 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Super helpful and I love the in depth coverage of all bases! Bose would be so perfect if it had Flip 6’s Bluetooth! Thank you for this great video!

    • @vincentjr101
      @vincentjr101 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      also if it didnt take almost 5 hours to charge, ughhh.

    • @joelf5565
      @joelf5565 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Funny mine charges in like 3-4 hours. Also, what is wrong with the Flex’s BT? It works the full distance of my house and connects quick and cycles easily through all my devices to effortlessly select the source I want to play from without having to go into my devices Bluetooth settings to connect. It’s pretty slick to me. I don’t know what 5.2 would do for me. How many people play their BT speaker 3 houses away from their source? And if you live in a mansion what the hell are you doing with small BT speakers? Go get some Martin Logans.

  • @andreiretegan1889
    @andreiretegan1889 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Great review my man. I had the charge 3 for the last 4 years. Very well kept, about 20 or 30 times used. It just broke all of a sudden. I will order the Bose now. Let's see how it performs.
    Thanks again for the review

    • @omarkharnivall2439
      @omarkharnivall2439 ปีที่แล้ว

      My flip6 just froze, sent it for warranty, they just reseted it sent it back, I expected they would at least clean up my speaker for the trouble their faulty product had caused me

    • @MrCoyot352
      @MrCoyot352 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I've had a charge 3 since it was released in 2017, so it's turning 6 soon
      Used hundreds of times, a whole year in a welding workshop, every summer evening in my garden, every weekend in my garage, in short very used ;
      Works like new, moreover it looks like new as I am a careful user, the only slight issue I have with it is that the battery is just starting to have an autonomy that drops a little, nothing serious but I feel it's time to sell it and finance a Flip 6 to replace it
      I can't wait to upgrade to a more compact update that's just as effective in bass, superior in treble, and which will surely leave for the same lifespan.
      And in 6 years, when the technology will be better again and my battery is on the verge of its decline, I will replace it again with better 😊

    • @zangorajura
      @zangorajura 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Had charge 3 as well for 4-5 years. 99% used indoor, well kept, used almost at least 3 times a week.
      At year 3 the charger/battery seems to break. Fully charged but lasted half of the original one. 3 months after I have to keep charging it to let it not dead. 2 months after the speaker started to make weird noise and went completely dead not long after this.
      Will 100% try Bose next time, not sure if it will be better but we shall see.

    • @indee105
      @indee105 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@zangorajura This is interesting, I have had the exact same experience with mine as well.

    • @vincoxxx1
      @vincoxxx1 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      same here 😁

  • @ramonlagdameo7070
    @ramonlagdameo7070 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have bose soundbar ,and ipod dock , i am very satisfied w/the sound, planning to get soundlink flex,thanks for the great review!

  • @Andjru8
    @Andjru8 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for that very thorough review. My son is choosing the Bose Soundlink.

  • @florenceyong4688
    @florenceyong4688 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for your review it really helps me which one to buy

  • @scotiaguy
    @scotiaguy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    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.

    • @magnis380
      @magnis380 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      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.

    • @matthewelmroe6256
      @matthewelmroe6256 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Fair, happy people care and notice.

    • @LoveStory-ng8gp
      @LoveStory-ng8gp ปีที่แล้ว +6

      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 🤔

    • @LoveStory-ng8gp
      @LoveStory-ng8gp ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@edcipriani8873 You are right. I thought the same with Soundcore :)

    • @P.G.1966
      @P.G.1966 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      In the yesterday year...I bought 901 series IV. Like Pepsi Vs Coke. Win-Win.

  • @MrKnifeart
    @MrKnifeart 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Does the soundlink flex have speakers to can talk and take phone calls?

  • @thebeginning2595
    @thebeginning2595 ปีที่แล้ว +151

    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

    • @saardean4481
      @saardean4481 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      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

    • @terique69
      @terique69 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@saardean4481 you nailed it

    • @OceanSoul1969
      @OceanSoul1969 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@saardean4481 you just sold the JBL for me. I don’t want my speaker messing with the sound like that

    • @krishnagilda
      @krishnagilda ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Is there an option to switch the automatic EQ off?

    • @thebeginning2595
      @thebeginning2595 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@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)

  • @cynthiaslater7445
    @cynthiaslater7445 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have the stone blue Bose and the sound is awesome.

  • @robinmartinsson3032
    @robinmartinsson3032 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have ordered a Flex now. Thanx

  • @47marwynne
    @47marwynne ปีที่แล้ว

    I have the Bose and very happy with it. I use it a lot and battery life is good.

  • @denvercyclist
    @denvercyclist ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's interesting to see that JBL 6 has gone backwards to mono where the JBL flip 4 had dual stereo speakers thanks for this review I now will be looking to keep the generation I have.

    • @ramus9
      @ramus9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The woofer and tweeter of the JBL speakers will definitely sound better than the two woofers in the Flip 4.
      Stereo speakers are pointless in such a small and close space.
      You definitely know nothing about speaker design and configuration.

  • @slipperyslope3912
    @slipperyslope3912 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Finally! Someone who actually plays the speaker during a review, instead of just yakking about out. Thank you!

  • @geraldinetaddeo165
    @geraldinetaddeo165 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My speaker (Christmas Gift) is fully charged but I cannot put it ON (tried 10 times) what can I be doing wrong??

  • @imrana2401
    @imrana2401 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great review !

  • @boyddustin
    @boyddustin หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey dude, can you give me a list of what those test tracks were one of those songs I really liked

  • @jj78rcclub
    @jj78rcclub 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What's the difference between the SoundLink and the SoundLink SE models?

  • @mmcpa
    @mmcpa ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.

    • @kulvirkang7953
      @kulvirkang7953 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I did that and i had huge audio delay through windows 11.

  • @romelfrancisco5608
    @romelfrancisco5608 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you test AWEI Y669 and compare it to Bose and JBL.

  • @JBLX92
    @JBLX92 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice test!! 😊👍🏻👍🏻👍

  • @TG-tl4uj
    @TG-tl4uj ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If it was just for my home office Bose but I wanted something I could take camping and the bass is really punch on the Flip 6, also the Bluetooth means I can be further away. Flip 6 also perfect fit for hiking pack mesh side pocket

  • @HibikiRush
    @HibikiRush ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would you recommend the JBL over the Bose for podcasts? I mainly use speakers for podcasts so voice quality is more important to me, and bass not so much as I'd typically prefer to have clearer treble.

    • @hemanthn3661
      @hemanthn3661 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      For bass bose is good and for vocals separation jbl is good

  • @bhcbhc
    @bhcbhc ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. I just bought 2 soundlink flex for stereo / party pairing. Have you noticed, while it sounds astronomical, there is a major problem with audio delay when viewing videos while two speakers are paired. Is that the same case with JBL?

    • @alexisvilla5281
      @alexisvilla5281 ปีที่แล้ว

      with bose everything is heard flat and tight.

    • @bhcbhc
      @bhcbhc ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alexisvilla5281 Didn't try any other of their other speakers or headphones. But I have bought and tested JBL Flip 6, Bose Soundlink Flex, Marshall Emberton II for a month. I kept the Soundlink Flex. It could be their first blow out product.

    • @verynick
      @verynick ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bhcbhc I would believe you more as you seem to have both to be tested in person. How are you liking the flex? I’m in the market hehe

    • @bhcbhc
      @bhcbhc ปีที่แล้ว

      @@verynick If you want to watch videos with it, Single Flex is the only option. No other speaker has the latency to catch on. Double Flex for stereo somehow works perfectly when you stream on a mac though, and has to be fidgeted on a PC. That said, I was new to the market and bought Flex due to its review, had a bit of buyers regret, returned it and tried all other speakers. I bought the Flex back and returned the rest. Stereo Audio pairing can be a bit annoying, but the sound is just phenominal. Lay the speaker down and the bottom bass will turn your whole table or floor to a bass.

  • @anthony82s71
    @anthony82s71 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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

  • @sw4882
    @sw4882 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looking for True stereo sound would like to have two speakers to have left and right channels not just as they say stereo sounding but real stereo. Can anyone tell me if the JBL can accomplish this. Thanks

  • @petarkecenovici8453
    @petarkecenovici8453 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    And especially if you block off one passive radiator on the JBL.

  • @DarthOeron
    @DarthOeron 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    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.

    • @hemanthn3661
      @hemanthn3661 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Good job