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4.4Battery6.8
7.8Build & features9.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen)CMF Speaker M
| SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) | CMF Speaker M | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 904 mm | 220 mm | +684 mm |
| Width | 201.4 mm | 85 mm | +116.4 mm |
| Depth | 52.3 mm | 54 mm | −1.7 mm |
| Weight | 590 g | 602 g | −12 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) better than CMF Speaker M?
- StereoYes · CMF Speaker M: No
Why is CMF Speaker M better than SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen)?
- Battery life12 h vs 18 h+50%
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
- Bluetooth version5.3 vs 6+13%
- Battery capacity3,200 mAh vs 4,900 mAh+53%
- Charging time4 h vs 3 h+33%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | — | 35 W |
| Speaker channels | — | 1.0 |
| Channel count | — | 1 |
| Lowest frequency | — | 60 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 20,000 Hz |
| Adjustable equaliser | — | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 12 h | 18 h |
| Battery capacity | 3,200 mAh | 4,900 mAh |
| Charging time | 4 h | 3 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | — | 10 min → 1 h |
| Fast charging support | — | Yes |
| Mains powered | No | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 6 |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | LC3, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | — | Yes |
| LE Audio | — | Yes |
| Auracast | — | Yes |
| NFC pairing | — | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| USB audio | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 590 g | 602 g |
| Width | 201 mm | 85 mm |
| Height | 904 mm | 220 mm |
| Depth | 52 mm | 54 mm |
| Protection rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx8 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | 6 |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | Yes |
