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  3. SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker ) (2nd Gen) vs R1280DB

Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker ) (2nd Gen) vs Edifier R1280DB

What SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker ) (2nd Gen) does better (1) and where R1280DB wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker ) (2nd Gen)
Bose · 2024SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker ) (2nd Gen)
5.7Score
1 advantage≈ $100
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Edifier R1280DB
Edifier · 2023R1280DB
0 advantages≈ $95
Dimensions

Size comparison

SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker ) (2nd Gen)R1280DB
201.4 × 52.390.4146 × 234196
SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker ) (2nd Gen)R1280DBDifference
Height52.3 mm234 mm−181.7 mm
Width201.4 mm146 mm+55.4 mm
Depth90.4 mm196 mm−105.6 mm

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker ) (2nd Gen) better than R1280DB?

  1. Bluetooth version5.3 vs 5.1+4%

Why is R1280DB better than SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker ) (2nd Gen)?

R1280DB has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker ) (2nd Gen)Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker ) (2nd Gen)≈ $1005.7
Edifier R1280DBEdifier R1280DB≈ $95
Sound
Output power—42 W
Speaker channelsMono—
Lowest frequency—55 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
StereoNo—
Battery & charging
Battery life12 h—
Charging time4 h—
Mains powered—Yes
Battery powered (portable)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.1
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Optical input—Yes
Smart & streaming
Spotify ConnectYes—
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight—4,900 g
Width201 mm146 mm
Height52 mm234 mm
Depth90 mm196 mm
Protection ratingIP67—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7—
Dust protection (IP)6—
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
Party / stereo pairingYes—

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