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Bose SoundLink Flex SE vs Nothing CMF Speaker M

What SoundLink Flex SE does better (2) and where CMF Speaker M wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Bose SoundLink Flex SE
Bose · 2026SoundLink Flex SE
2 advantages≈ $110
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Nothing CMF Speaker M
Nothing · 2026CMF Speaker M
8.1Score
2 advantages≈ $110
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Why is SoundLink Flex SE better than CMF Speaker M?

  1. Channel count2 vs 12×
  2. StereoYes · CMF Speaker M: No

Why is CMF Speaker M better than SoundLink Flex SE?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
  2. Bluetooth version5.3 vs 6+13%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Output power—35 W
Speaker channels2.01.0
Channel count21
Lowest frequency—60 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
StereoYesNo
Battery & charging
Battery life—18 h
Battery capacity—4,900 mAh
Charging time—3 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 1 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Mains poweredNoNo
Battery powered (portable)NoYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.36
Bluetooth codecs—LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
LE Audio—Yes
Auracast—Yes
NFC pairing—Yes
USB-C—Yes
USB audio—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight—602 g
Width—85 mm
Height—220 mm
Depth—54 mm
Protection ratingIP67IP68
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Dust protection (IP)66
Features
Party / stereo pairing—Yes
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