Beats Pill 2.0 vs Bose SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen)

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Pill 2.0 compared with SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen)

	BeatsPill 2.0	BoseSoundLink Flex (2nd Gen)
Overview
Released
Released	2013	September 2024
Sound
Type
Type	Portable speaker	Portable speaker
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos	No	No
Room tuning
Room tuning	–	PositionIQ senses the speaker's orientation and adjusts the sound; adjustable EQ in the Bose app
Drivers
Drivers	Four small full-range drivers (iLounge)	–
Connections
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	No	No
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
AirPlay
AirPlay	No	No
Voice assistants
Voice assistants	None	None
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	Bluetooth audio and NFC pairing; tap an NFC device against the pairing point	Bluetooth 5.3 with a 9 m range; multipoint connection to two devices; aptX Adaptive with Snapdragon Sound devices
Ports
Ports	Micro-USB charging, USB charge-out under a rotating base cover, and separate 3.5 mm audio input and output sockets	USB-C (charging)
Streaming
Streaming	–	Bluetooth; the shortcut button can start Spotify Tap
Multi-room
Multi-room	Tap two units together once for Amplify mode or twice for left and right stereo playback	Stereo Mode with a second Flex (2nd Gen), or Party Mode with another current SoundLink speaker (Micro 2nd Gen, Plus or Max); SimpleSync with Bose smart soundbars and speakers
App
App	–	Bose app
Design
Battery life (maker's claim)
Battery life (maker's claim)	Up to 7 hours	Up to 12 hours
Water and dust resistance
Water and dust resistance	–	IP67
Weight
Weight	0.31 kg (better)	0.59 kg
Battery life detail
Battery life detail	Seven-hour maker claim reported by SoundGuys; charging another device reduces playback time	Up to 12 hours; up to 3 hours at maximum volume; up to 4 hours to charge; no power adapter included
Controls
Controls	Rear power button, volume controls and multifunction b button for playback, tracks and calls	Buttons on top, including a programmable shortcut button (linking two speakers by default; Spotify Tap or the phone's voice assistant)
Microphones
Microphones	Internal speakerphone microphone	Built-in microphone for speakerphone calls
Mounting
Mounting	–	Nylon utility loop for carrying or clipping to a bag
Size
Size	Weight of 310 g reported by EFTM	2.06 × 7.93 × 3.56 in (H × W × D); 1.291 lb
Colours
Colours	–	Black, Blue Dusk, Alpine Sage and Sandstone, plus limited editions; Bose UK currently sells Dewdrop Mint
In the box
In the box	Speaker, carrying case, audio cable, Micro-USB cable and power adaptor (iLounge)	SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen), USB-C to USB-A cable, safety sheet