Experts prefer Marshall Middleton over Bose SoundLink Flex
On 3 Jan 2025 (11 months ago) we went through 108 Bluetooth Speaker expert endorsements .
Currently, Marshall Middleton received 2 endorsements from TechHive (29 Dec 2023) and Digital Trends (6 Jul 2024). Meanwhile, Bose SoundLink Flex did not receive any endorsements this month.
| Rank | Change | Price | Bluetooth Speaker | TechHive  | PCMag  | SoundGuys  | WIRED  | Tom's Guide  | Popular Mechanics  | Rtings.com  | TechRadar  | What Hi-Fi  | Digital Trends  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | - | $200 |  Marshall Middleton The Marshall Middleton Bluetooth Speaker is a durable and portable speaker with balanced and powerful sound quality, a long battery life, and Bluetooth 5.1 technology, making it perfect for outdoor use and easy to transport for everyday use. | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10 |
| N/A | N/A | $149 |  Bose SoundLink Flex | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 29 Dec 2023 TechHive ranked Marshall Middleton as #3
Rank Bluetooth Speaker Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 12 Marshall Middleton Best mid-priced Bluetooth speaker... ... ... Source: www.techhive.com - On 6 Jul 2024 Digital Trends ranked Marshall Middleton as #10
Rank Bluetooth Speaker Comment ... ... ... #10 out of 16 Marshall Middleton Classic amp looks, classically clear sound... ... ... Source: www.digitaltrends.com
As can be seen below, Marshall Middleton is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Bose SoundLink Flex is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Bluetooth Speaker | TechHive | PCMag | SoundGuys | WIRED | Tom's Guide | Popular Mechanics | Rtings.com | TechRadar | What Hi-Fi | Digital Trends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $167 |  Sonos Roam 2 The Sonos Roam 2 is praised for its sound quality, durability, and versatility, but criticized for its battery life, connectivity issues, and high price point, especially for those not fully invested in the Sonos ecosystem. | - | - | - | 2 | 8 | - | - | 1 | - | 4 |
| 2 | - | $180 |  JBL Charge 5 The JBL Charge 5 is highly praised for its improved sound quality, robust design, and long battery life, though it faces criticism for lacking an AUX port and having connectivity issues with the JBL app. | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 6 | 1 | - |
| 3 | - | $100 |  Beats Pill The Beats Pill (2024) is praised for its portability, impressive battery life, and robust design, but criticized for sound quality issues at high volumes, lack of EQ settings, and its price point considering the features offered. | - | 8 | 3 | 13 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| 4 | - | $130 |  JBL Flip 6 The JBL Flip 6 is a durable and powerful portable Bluetooth speaker with a long battery life, PartyBoost feature, and water and dust resistance. | - | - | - | - | 6 | - | - | 3 | 2 | 8 |
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Expert reviews [18]
Total expert reviews: 18
- with a score: 10
- without a score: 8
| Highest score by techguide.com.au | 95 |
| Average score based on 18 reviews | 82 |
| Lowest score by Rtings.com | 70 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [12]
Total expert reviews: 12
- with a score: 8
- without a score: 4
| Highest score by truthful.reviews | 100 |
| Average score based on 12 reviews | 82 |
| Lowest score by AI | 60 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- STATE-OF-ART DESIGN: SoundLink Flex outdoor speaker is packed with exclusive technologies and a custom-engineered transducer for deep, clear, and immersive audio at home or on the go
- CLEAREST POSSIBLE SOUND: Proprietary Position Qtechnology automatically detects the position of your portable Bluetooth speaker for optimal sound quality in any orientation or environment
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From Seller:
- OPTIMIZED FOR LOUD: . Middleton utilizes True Stereophonic, a unique form of multi-directional stereo sound from Marshall to deliver the ultimate immersive experience wherever you roam
- ULTIMATE PORTABILITY, RAIN OR SHINE: Equally at home in the festival mud or on your polished sideboard thanks to its iconic yet durable design. With a rugged IP67 dust- and water-resistant build, a bit of rain and dirt won’t get under its skin
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