Bose SoundLink Flex vs Marshall Emberton 2

Name Bose SoundLink Flex Marshall Emberton II
Image Bose SoundLink Flex Marshall Emberton II
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Bose SoundLink Flex – front
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Type Medium Medium
MSRP $149 $149.99
Released 2021 2022
Availability Discontinued Available
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Speaker configuration
Audio channels 1.0 (mono) 2.0 (stereo)
Woofers (or full range): 1× full range 2× 2″
Tweeters: - -
Subwoofers: - -
Audio specs & features
Watts RMS Not specified 20 W
Frequency range Not specified 60.0 Hz - 20 kHz
Wireless stereo pairing? ✔ TWS ❌
Party mode? (mono) ✔ (Party Mode) ✔ (Stack)
Other (special) audio features? Speakerphone, PositionIQ (adaptive EQ) None
Connectivity
Bluetooth version? 4.2 5.1
Wi-Fi? ❌ ❌
NFC? (for pairing) ❌ ❌
Radio? ❌ ❌
Audio inputs & outputs
Buit-in mic? (and function) ✔ (calls, voice control) ❌
Guitar/mic input? ❌ ❌
USB-A playback? ❌ ❌
3.5 mm AUX in? ❌ ❌
3.5 mm AUX out? ❌ ❌
Other in/outputs? ❌ ❌
Battery, power & charging
Battery? ✔ ✔
Battery life 12 hours 30 hours
Charge time 4 hrs 3 hrs
Battery capacity 11.4 Wh 19.29 Wh
Swappable battery? ❌ ❌
Charging port(s): USB-C USB-C
Powerbank function? ❌ ❌
Buttons & controls
Sound mode button(s)? ❌ ❌
Sound effect buttons? ❌ ❌
Other (special) buttons? Multi-function button Multi-directional control knob
App? Bose Connect Marshall Bluetooth app
Voice assistant? ✔ ❌
Lights
Colored LEDS? ❌ ❌
Strobe LEDS? ❌ ❌
Size & weight
Size (cm H×W×D): 9.0×20.09×5.21 6.8×16.0×7.6
Size (inch H×W×D): 3.54×7.91×2.05 2.68×6.30×2.99
Weight (kg): 0.590 0.7
Weight (lbs): 1.3 1.5
Physical features
IP Code IP67 IP67
Transportation method? In hand In hand
Color options: 4 colors: Black, white, blue, purple (lilac) 3 colors: Black&brass, black&steel, cream
Other features? Loop -
In the box
Charger/cables? USB-A to USB-C USB-A to USB-C
Accessories? - -
More info
Model number ‎865983-0100 1006234, 1006788, 1006237
User guide / manual Owner's guide Full manual
Official site link: Bose.com Marshall.com
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Key differences

The Bose SoundLink Flex is lighter (0.590 kg vs 0.7 kg). The Marshall Emberton II is newer (2022 vs 2021), has more audio channels (2.0 vs 1.0), lasts longer per charge (30 hours vs 12 hours) and has a larger battery (19.29 Wh vs 11.4 Wh).

Only on the Bose SoundLink Flex: wireless stereo pairing (TWS), buit-in mic (calls, voice control) and voice assistant. Other differences: Bluetooth (4.2 vs 5.1). Both have IP67 water and dust resistance.

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