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Why is SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) better than Motion X500?
SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Motion X500 better than SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen)?
Motion X500 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Spatial / 3D audio | — | Yes |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 12 h | — |
| Charging time | 4 h | — |
| Mains powered | No | — |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | — |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | — |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | — |
| aptX | No | — |
| LDAC | No | — |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 590 g | — |
| Width | 201 mm | — |
| Height | 904 mm | — |
| Depth | 52 mm | — |
| Protection rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | — |
| Colours | — | Black Deluxe |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
