Design and build:

While both speakers have high build quality, the Soundlink Flex is more durable.

Similarities:

Both the speakers are highly portable due to compact size and lightweight. They come with small carrying strap that you can wrap around your finger to avoid accidental falls. They have an IP67 rating which means they can easily withstand outside weather conditions.

Differences:

Comparing JBL Flip 6 vs Bose Soundlink Flex, the Bose Soundlink Flex is sturdier than the Flip 6. The Bose Soundlink Flex has a rectangular type design whereas the Flip 6 is cylindrical shaped. The speaker is made of silicone, plastic and aluminum materials and covered with metal grille. Its grille is protective against rust and will protect the paint.

Along with well-built the Soundlink Flex is designed to withstand sudden falls on the ground. It can handle rough use quite well than the JBL Flip 6. It can float on water so even if you accidentally drop it, you are saved. The Flip 6 is available in more color options than the Soundlink Flex. It has a rubberized body that gives a good grip.

Performance:

Comparing JBL Flip 6 vs Bose Soundlink Flex, the JBL Flip 6 is a 2-way speaker system.  The Flip 6 has 0.625" dome tweeter and 1.75" x 3" woofer along with passive radiators. It has good soundstage and focus. Both these speakers can get loud and are suitable for medium sized spaces. That said, they give the best performance when played at moderate volumes. JBL Flip 6 has balanced frequency response.

It has crisp and clear highs along with impactful lows. It has decent mids so vocals and instrumental sounds are clear and accurate. It can handle different types of music genre with ease. Bose Soundlink Flex uses PositionIQ Technology. This means no matter how you place the it the speaker will adjust the sound automatically. It has a 2” driver and dual passive radiators.

The speaker has deep bass and more accurate sound compared to JBL Flip 6. It has extended low ends compared to the Flip 6.

Connectivity:

Connectivity options are the same for Flip 6 and Soundlink Flex. They support wireless Bluetooth connection; the Flip 6 has the updated 5.1 version. They can connect to two devices at once. Use the speakers indoor or outdoors at ease. Since they are waterproof, you can place them in kitchen, bathroom or beach.

Multiple speaker pairing:

JBL uses PartyBoost feature and is compatible with PartyBoost compatible speakers. The Bose Soundlink Flex connect to the following Bose Bluetooth speakers: Bose SoundLink Micro, Bose SoundLink Flex, Bose SoundLink Color II, Bose SoundLink Revolve (Series I & II), Bose SoundLink Revolve+ (Series I & II). You can create stereo mode or party mode with 2 or more speakers.

Battery life:

Both these speakers have decent battery life. Although they are advertised to run around 12 hours, in real life this varies. The JBL Flip 6 can play around 6 hours and the Bose Soundlink Flex lasts around 7 hours. This time is enough to party for a day.

Control options:

Comparing the JBL Flip 6 vs Bose Soundlink Flex, there are some differences in control options. JBL Flip 6 has basic options like Bluetooth, PartyBoost, play/pause, forward track, volume up and down. The Bose Soundlink Flex has volume up/down, Bluetooth and multifunctional button. You can use the multifunctional button to play, pause, forward or backward track, answer/end phone calls, switch between calls, use voice control and mute calls.

They can be controlled with mobile apps as well. JBL Flip 6 uses JBL Portable app with EQ option whereas the Soundlink Flex uses Bose Connect app.

Cost:

Comparing JBL Flip 6 vs Bose Soundlink Flex, the Flip 6 is available under $100. On the other hand, the Soundlink Flex is under $150. Although the price difference is not much, the Flip 6 is cheaper.

FAQ

How to pair two Bose speakers?

You can connect Bose speakers in Party mode or stereo mode. To connect speakers manually, turn the speakers and connect them to the phone. Press the Bluetooth and + button and wait for some time. Once you hear the command to press on the second speaker, do the same for the other one. When you hear a sound, stop pressing and wait for the speaker to say ‘Party mode’. Do the same to pair them in stereo mode. Wait for the speaker to say ‘Stereo mode’ and the pairing is complete.

Which JBL speaker has good battery life?

You can have a look at the JBL Charge 4, it can last around 12 hours. If you want more than that, you can check the JBL Boombox 3. It can play around 24 hours or more based on the volume level.