Bose Flex 2 vs JBL Charge 5

Bose Flex 2 vs JBL Charge 5

The Bose Soundlink Flex Gen 2 is a very portable, very durable, and very premium feeling speaker, and it performs very well. However, this is another example of bose adding some very minor upgrades to their products, and slapping a new name on them. And for 2025, I feel the Bose Flex 2 is a little hard to justify when compared to its direct price competitors… so today we’re going to see how the Bose Flex 2 compares to the JBL Charge 5 which admiditly is pretty old now, but its still a solid mid sized speaker to recommend.

Earfun UBOOM X Review

Earfun UBOOM X Review

So this is the Earfun UBOOM X, is a large portable Bluetooth speaker thats easy enough to take on the go with you but it also packs a very big punch. The Earfun UBOOM X also has extra features like a built in light feature and it also has a USB C port so that you can charge your own devices… but best of all, the Earfun UBOOM X is surprisingly affordable for its size and price.

Bose Soundlink Flex 2 Vs JBL Flip 6 Vs Sony ULT 1 - Can Bose Keep Up?

Bose Soundlink Flex 2 Vs JBL Flip 6 Vs Sony ULT 1 - Can Bose Keep Up?

The Bose Soundlink Flex Gen 2 is a very portable, very durable, and very premium feeling speaker, and it performs very well. However, this is another example of bose adding some very minor upgrades to their products, and slapping a new name on them. And for 2025, I feel the Bose Flex 2 is a little hard to justify when compared to its most direct competitors. So today we’re going to see how the Bose Soundlink Flex Gen 2 stacks up to both the JBL Flip 6 which is pretty old now, and the Sony ULT Field 1 which is currently my favorite portable bluetooth speaker to recommend.

Bose Soundlink Flex Gen 2 Review - Another Small Upgrade From Bose, But It Does Sound Better

Bose Soundlink Flex Gen 2 Review - Another Small Upgrade From Bose, But It Does Sound Better

So this is the Bose Soundlink Flex Gen 2, and as bose has done with a lot of recent products, the bose Soundlink Flex Gen 2 is another minor upgrade over its predecessor. Now yes, the Bose Soundlink Flex Gen 2 is a little better than the original flex, but a lot of these new features are just software upgrades. Personally, I was really hoping for more meaningful upgrades out of this speaker since it is gen 2… but nonetheless, lets see what the Bose Soundlink Flex Gen 2 is all about.

Sony Bravia 8 Vs Sony X90L - Should You Pay Double?

Sony Bravia 8 Vs Sony X90L - Should You Pay Double?

So I have been using the Sony Bravia X90L in my main home theater set up for a little over a year. And the Bravia X90L is a solid TV that is very bright and its colors are very vibrant. But since its not a Mini LED or OLED, its blacks and color contrast isn’t a great. Now right now, sony is focusing on Mini LED on their Bravia 7 and Bravia 9, and the Bravia 8 is Sony’s main OLED offering. But in this video we’re going to break down the difference between an LED and OLED tv and see which one is right for you.

Sony Bravia 8 Review

Sony Bravia 8 Review

So this is the Sony Bravia 8 and this is actually Sony’s only OLED TV for 2024 cause right now Sony is going in hard on Mini LED’s and the Sony Bravia 9 gives you very dark blacks and amazing contrast even at peak brightness. However, the Bravia 9 is pretty expensive… So if you still want strong blacks, amazing color gradation and strong contrast at peak brightness, then the Sony Bravia 8 is a great option to consider.

Sony Bravia Theater U Review - A Neck Band Speaker For Your TV

Sony Bravia Theater U Review - A Neck Band Speaker For Your TV

So this is the Sony Bravia Theater U, and basically its a neck band speaker that you can either use with your TV, or you can also use it with your phone and you can even take phone calls with it. Now the Sony Bravia Theater U works with any TV out there, but in this video we’re going to be testing it with my Sony Bravia 8 TV, so that we can get a sense of the full experience. Now this is actually Sony’s second attempt at a product like this, and this version is a lot better.

Mid Sized Soundbars Compared - Bose Vs Sony Vs JBL Vs Sonos

Mid Sized Soundbars Compared - Bose Vs Sony Vs JBL Vs Sonos

So the Bose Smart Soundbar, the new one for 2024 / 2025, is bassicly identical to the Bose Smart Soundbar 600, except it now has AI. Now even though I am underwhelmed by this new upgrade, the Bose Smart Soundbar is still a solid mid sized soundbar to pick up. Nonetheless, today we’re going to see how it compares to other great options out there like the Sonos Beam Gen 2, JBL Bar 300 and the Sony HT-S2000.