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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.

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.

JBL Partylight Stick And Beam Review

JBL Partylight Stick And Beam Review

So these are the JBL Partylight Stick And JBL Partylight Beam and these are basically light features that are going to help extend your partybox’s already very impressive built in light features. Now these Partylights will work with any speaker out there… however, for the best experience you do want to use them with a Partybox… namely one of the newer ones that are using Auracast. Nonetheless lets see what the Partylight Stick and Partylight Beam are all about cause I really wasn’t expecting these things.

JBL Go 4 Review And Compared To JBL Clip 5

JBL Go 4 Review And Compared To JBL Clip 5

So JBL has been very busy lately upgrading all of their speakers, but I actually feel that JBL’s micro speakers like the Clip 5 and Go 4 has gotten the biggest upgrades. They have better battery life, they get louder, and they can now pair to other speakers. But today we’re going to checkout the JBL Go 4 and we’re going to see how it compares to the JBL Clip 5.

JBL Clip 5 - A Small Speaker With Huge Upgrades

JBL Clip 5 - A Small Speaker With Huge Upgrades

So this is the JBL Clip 5, now JBL has been very busy giving their speakers a lot of upgrades… but I think the Clip 5 has gotten the biggest upgrades out of all of JBL’s speakers. So if you’re looking for a Small portable Bluetooth speaker, maybe something that you just want to clip onto your back… Lets see what the JBL Clip 5 is all about, and spoiler warning, this thing sounds very impressive for its size.

Beats Pill Vs JBL Charge 5

Beats Pill Vs JBL Charge 5

So this is the Beats Pill, now I really appreciate the great build quality of this speaker, I love that you can use its USB C port to charge your own devices and it has a long battery life. However, for me it is hard to justify this speaker due to its price to performance ratio. So today we’re going to see how the Beats Pill stacks up to the JBL Charge 5, its an older speaker now, but it still a solid pick up if you’re looking for a mid sized speaker to either use at home or to take it on the go with you.

JBL Xtreme 4 Vs Bose Soundlink Max

JBL Xtreme 4 Vs Bose Soundlink Max

So for summer 2024, there are two new portable Bluetooth speakers that are competing to be at your next get together. Theres the JBL Xtreme 4 which has had some very big and important upgrades to it, and then there’s the Bose Soundlink Max which really feels likes a first generation product. Nonetheless, if you are thinking about picking up either the JBL Xtreme 4 or Bose Soundlink Max, lets see which one is right for you.

JBL Xtreme 4 Vs Soundcore Boom 2 Plus & Boom 2 - Is The Xtreme 4 Worth It?

JBL Xtreme 4 Vs Soundcore Boom 2 Plus & Boom 2 - Is The Xtreme 4 Worth It?

So the JBL Xtreme 4 has some very big upgrades to it like a swappable battery, better sound and Auracast. And in general, this is a super portable and loud speaker thats great to take to the beach or park with you. However, the JBL Xtreme 4 is a little pricy especially when you compare it to either the Soundcore Boom 2 and especially the Soundcore Boom 2 Plus which both give you a very big bang for your buck. Either way, if you’re thinking about picking up the JBL Xtreme 4 or if you’re thinking about going with either the Soundcore Boom 2 Plus or even the Soundcore Boom 2… lets see which one is right for you.