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Bose SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) vs Sony LinkBuds Speaker SRS-LS1

What SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) does better (1) and where LinkBuds Speaker SRS-LS1 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Bose SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen)
6.2Score
1 advantage≈ $130
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Sony LinkBuds Speaker SRS-LS1
1 advantage≈ $130
8.6Build & features3.0

Why is SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) better than LinkBuds Speaker SRS-LS1?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%

Why is LinkBuds Speaker SRS-LS1 better than SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen)?

  1. Battery life12 h vs 25 h2.1×
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Speaker channels—Mono
Stereo—No
Battery & charging
Battery life12 h25 h
Charging time4 h—
Mains poweredNo—
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.2
Bluetooth codecsSBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
USB-CYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight590 g—
Width201 mm84 mm
Height904 mm110 mm
Depth52 mm90 mm
Protection ratingIP67IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Dust protection (IP)6—
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
Party / stereo pairing—Yes
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