Will the Bose SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) drop on Black Friday?
Bose cut it by over a quarter. Expect a moderate cut again.
HappenedBlack Friday 2025
Over a quarter off, reported on 1 December.
ForecastBlack Friday 2026
Likely a moderate drop
- All three cheaper speakers here fell further than the Bose last year
- Out since 2024, like the Wonderboom 4 and Clip 5, yet it fell less
Should you wait for Black Friday?
Wait if you can. Last year's saving was real but smaller than on the JBL speakers. If it hits a quarter off before 27 November, that's close to the best we expect.
The cheaper picks: what they really did
The percentages are real Black Friday 2025 cuts, as reported that week. The right column is our 2026 forecast.
JBL Flip 7
Out since 2025
−38%Likely a big drop
Fell a lot further, louder, IP68. Cheaper to start with.
Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4
Out since 2024
−33%Likely a big drop
Floats and lasts 14 hours. A third off last year.
JBL Clip 5
Out since 2024
−34%Likely a big drop
Tiny and clips on. Lost a third last year.
What this means: Last year the JBL speakers fell further. The Flex 2 brings Bose's deep bass and EQ app.
Questions people ask
Is the SoundLink Flex 2 louder than the first Flex?
Not really. Reviewers found it close to the original; the update adds a shortcut button and app EQ.
Can the Bose SoundLink Flex 2 stand any way up?
Yes. PositionIQ adjusts the sound whether it's standing, lying flat or hanging.
Is the SoundLink Flex 2 waterproof?
It's IP67, so dust, sand and a short dunk are fine. Reviewers call it rugged.
How we reached this
Last year's cuts are the ones named outlets reported during Black Friday week 2025, against the regular price they quoted. The forecast is our reading of each model's age, its successors and last year's cuts. We never show prices.
We haven't tested these products ourselves. Our picks weigh independent expert reviews against each maker's published specs and the prices we checked. Opinions are ours; facts link to where they come from. How we choose.
Sources: TechRadar: five-star Bluetooth speaker Black Friday deals.