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6.7Build & features5.8
Dimensions
Size comparison
SoundLink Flex Bluetooth speakerCharge 5
| SoundLink Flex Bluetooth speaker | Charge 5 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 90 mm | 96.5 mm | −6.5 mm |
| Width | 201 mm | 223 mm | −22 mm |
| Depth | 52 mm | 94 mm | −42 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is SoundLink Flex Bluetooth speaker better than Charge 5?
SoundLink Flex Bluetooth speaker has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Charge 5 better than SoundLink Flex Bluetooth speaker?
- Battery life12 h vs 20 h+67%
- Bluetooth version4.2 vs 5.1+21%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | — | 40 W |
| Speaker channels | — | Mono |
| Lowest frequency | — | 65 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 20,000 Hz |
| Stereo | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 12 h | 20 h |
| Battery capacity | — | 7,500 mAh |
| Charging time | — | 4 h |
| Power bank function | — | Yes |
| Mains powered | — | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 4.2 | 5.1 |
| Bluetooth codecs | — | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | — | No |
| aptX | — | No |
| LDAC | — | No |
| USB-C | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | — | 960 g |
| Width | 201 mm | 223 mm |
| Height | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Depth | 52 mm | 94 mm |
| Protection rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | 6 |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | Yes |
