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Dimensions
Size comparison
SoundLink Flex Bluetooth speakerR1280DBs
| SoundLink Flex Bluetooth speaker | R1280DBs | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 90 mm | 234 mm | −144 mm |
| Width | 201 mm | 146 mm | +55 mm |
| Depth | 52 mm | 196 mm | −144 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is SoundLink Flex Bluetooth speaker better than R1280DBs?
SoundLink Flex Bluetooth speaker has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is R1280DBs better than SoundLink Flex Bluetooth speaker?
R1280DBs has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Driver size | — | 101.6 mm |
| Output power | — | 42 W |
| Speaker channels | — | 2.0 |
| Channel count | — | 2 |
| Subwoofer | — | Built-in |
| Lowest frequency | — | 51 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 20,000 Hz |
| Stereo | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 12 h | — |
| Mains powered | — | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 4.2 | — |
| Bluetooth codecs | — | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | — | No |
| aptX | — | No |
| LDAC | — | No |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | — | Yes |
| Optical input | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | — | 4,900 g |
| Width | 201 mm | 146 mm |
| Height | 90 mm | 234 mm |
| Depth | 52 mm | 196 mm |
| Protection rating | IP67 | — |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | — |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | — |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | — |
