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Bose SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) vs Sonos Roam 2
A sourced, side-by-side spec comparison. Bose SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) is cheaper at $159. Every spec and price links to its source.
Side by side
| Bose SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) | Sonos Roam 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $159 (US MSRP $159 confirmed on Bose.com product page (bose.com/en_us/products/speakers/portable_speakers). 2nd Gen model replaced original SoundLink Flex.) | $179 (US MSRP $179 confirmed on Sonos.com shop page (currently on sale for $134 as of access). Wikipedia confirms $179 launch price and May 21, 2024 release date.) |
| Brand | Bose | Sonos |
| Released | 2024 | 2024-05 |
| battery hr | 12 | 10 |
| ip rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| drivers | — | 1 tweeter + 1 midwoofer |
| bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| weight lb | 1.291 | 0.95 |
| stereo pairing | true | true |
| aux in | false | false |
| release | 2024 | 2024-05 |
Sources — Bose SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen): bose.com (verified 2026-06-15). Sonos Roam 2: sonos.com (verified 2026-06-15).