Bose SoundLink Flex II vs Bose SoundLink Plus

Both are Bose IP67 portable speakers, so the choice comes down to size and battery. The SoundLink Flex II is the smaller, lighter one at 1.29 lbs, fits in a hand or clips to a pack, and runs up to 12 hours. The SoundLink Plus is the bigger speaker: up to 20 hours of battery, a USB-C port that charges your phone, and Bluetooth 5.4. The Flex II has far more owner feedback at 4.7 from over 5,000 ratings; the Plus sits at 4.8 from about 100. Buy the Flex II for pocketable travel and the Plus for longer trips and more bass.

• Choose the SoundLink Flex II if you want the smallest, lightest Bose that floats, clips to a bag and still sounds full.
• Choose the SoundLink Plus if you want longer battery, a phone-charging USB-C port and more bass in a packable size.