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7.8Build & features3.7
Why is SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) better than LinkBuds Speaker?
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
Why is LinkBuds Speaker better than SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen)?
- Battery life12 h vs 25 h2.1×
- Weight590 g vs 520 g+13%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | — | 7 W |
| Lowest frequency | — | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 20,000 Hz |
| Stereo | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 12 h | 25 h |
| Battery capacity | 3,200 mAh | — |
| Charging time | 4 h | — |
| Mains powered | No | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 590 g | 520 g |
| Width | 201 mm | 84 mm |
| Height | 904 mm | 90 mm |
| Depth | 52 mm | 110 mm |
| Protection rating | IP67 | IPX4 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx4 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | — |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | — |
