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8.6Build & features6.7
Why is SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) better than Austin?
SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Austin better than SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen)?
Austin has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | — | 10 W |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 12 h | 12 h |
| Charging time | 4 h | — |
| Mains powered | No | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 590 g | — |
| Width | 201 mm | 105 mm |
| Height | 904 mm | 105 mm |
| Depth | 52 mm | 44 mm |
| Protection rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | 6 |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
| Party / stereo pairing | — | Yes |
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