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8.6Build & features6.7
Why is SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) better than SP-WS04BT?
SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is SP-WS04BT better than SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen)?
- Battery life12 h vs 15 h+25%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | — | 20 W |
| Speaker channels | — | Stereo |
| Stereo | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 12 h | 15 h |
| Charging time | 4 h | — |
| Mains powered | No | — |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | 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 | — |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 590 g | — |
| Width | 201 mm | 166 mm |
| Height | 904 mm | 102 mm |
| Depth | 52 mm | 50 mm |
| Protection rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | 6 |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
| Party / stereo pairing | — | Yes |
