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4.4Battery4.3
7.8Build & features6.7
Why is SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) better than Select 3?
- Bluetooth version5.3 vs 5+6%
- Battery capacity3,200 mAh vs 2,400 mAh+33%
Why is Select 3 better than SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen)?
Select 3 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | — | 8 W |
| Speaker channels | — | 2.0 |
| Channel count | — | 2 |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 12 h | 12 h |
| Battery capacity | 3,200 mAh | 2,400 mAh |
| Charging time | 4 h | — |
| Mains powered | No | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5 |
| 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 | ||
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 590 g | — |
| Width | 201 mm | — |
| Height | 904 mm | — |
| Depth | 52 mm | — |
| Protection rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | 6 |
| Floats | — | Yes |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | — |
| Light effects | — | Yes |
