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Bose SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) vs Marshall Willen II

What SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) does better (1) and where Willen II wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Bose SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen)
6.5Score
1 advantage≈ $110
vs
Marshall Willen II
Marshall · 2024Willen II
7.4Score
3 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
4.4Battery6.9
7.8Build & features8.8

Why is SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) better than Willen II?

  1. StereoYes · Willen II: No

Why is Willen II better than SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen)?

  1. Battery life12 h vs 17 h+42%
  2. Weight590 g vs 360 g+64%
  3. Charging time4 h vs 2.5 h+60%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—50.8 mm
Output power—38 W
Speaker channels—1.0
Channel count—1
Lowest frequency—75 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
StereoYesNo
Battery & charging
Battery life12 h17 h
Battery capacity3,200 mAh—
Charging time4 h2.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)—20 min → 5.5 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Mains poweredNoNo
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsSBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
LE Audio—Yes
Auracast—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYesYes
Design & build
Weight590 g360 g
Width201 mm100 mm
Height904 mm100 mm
Depth52 mm44 mm
Protection ratingIP67IP67
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Dust protection (IP)66
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
Party / stereo pairingYes—
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