Block The Flame vs Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth speaker

What The Flame does better (0) and where SoundLink Flex Bluetooth speaker wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Block · 2022The Flame

0 advantages≈ $140

1 advantage≈ $120

Why is The Flame better than SoundLink Flex Bluetooth speaker?

The Flame has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Only differences	Block The Flame≈ $140	Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth speaker≈ $120
Sound
Output power	15 W	—
Battery & charging
Battery life	7 h	12 h
Mains powered	No	—
Battery powered (portable)	Yes	Yes
Connectivity
Wireless	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	—	4.2
Bluetooth codecs	SBC	—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)	No	—
aptX	No	—
LDAC	No	—
3.5 mm jack / AUX	Yes	—
Design & build
Width	—	201 mm
Height	—	90 mm
Depth	—	52 mm
Protection rating	—	IP67
Water resistance (IPx)	—	IPx7
Dust protection (IP)	—	6
Features
Hands-free calls	—	Yes
Party / stereo pairing	—	Yes