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Why is SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) better than HORIZON 3?
SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is HORIZON 3 better than SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen)?
HORIZON 3 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | — | 10 W |
| Speaker channels | — | Stereo |
| Lowest frequency | — | 65 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 20,000 Hz |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 12 h | — |
| Battery capacity | 3,200 mAh | — |
| Charging time | 4 h | — |
| Power bank function | — | Yes |
| Mains powered | No | Yes |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | — |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | — |
| aptX | No | — |
| LDAC | No | — |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 590 g | — |
| Width | 201 mm | 209 mm |
| Height | 904 mm | 137 mm |
| Depth | 52 mm | 83 mm |
| Protection rating | IP67 | — |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | — |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | — |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | — |
| Light effects | — | Yes |
