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4.1Battery6.4
8.6Build & features7.8
Why is SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) better than Flip 7?
SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Flip 7 better than SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen)?
- Battery life12 h vs 14 h+17%
- Weight590 g vs 560 g+5%
- Charging time4 h vs 2.5 h+60%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | — | 35 W |
| Lowest frequency | — | 60 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 20,000 Hz |
| Stereo | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 12 h | 14 h |
| Battery capacity | — | 4,800 mAh |
| Charging time | 4 h | 2.5 h |
| Mains powered | No | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| Auracast | — | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| USB audio | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 590 g | 560 g |
| Width | 201 mm | 182 mm |
| Height | 904 mm | 69 mm |
| Depth | 52 mm | 72 mm |
| Protection rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | 6 |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
| Party / stereo pairing | — | Yes |
