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Dimensions
Size comparison
SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker ) (2nd Gen)Flip Essential 3 SE
| SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker ) (2nd Gen) | Flip Essential 3 SE | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 52.3 mm | 69.5 mm | −17.2 mm |
| Width | 201.4 mm | 180 mm | +21.4 mm |
| Depth | 90.4 mm | 72 mm | +18.4 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker ) (2nd Gen) better than Flip Essential 3 SE?
SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker ) (2nd Gen) has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Flip Essential 3 SE better than SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker ) (2nd Gen)?
- StereoNo · SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker ) (2nd Gen): Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Speaker channels | Mono | — |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 12 h | 12 h |
| Charging time | 4 h | — |
| Mains powered | — | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | — |
| Bluetooth codecs | — | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | — | No |
| aptX | — | No |
| LDAC | — | No |
| Auracast | — | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Spotify Connect | Yes | — |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | — | 550 g |
| Width | 201 mm | 180 mm |
| Height | 52 mm | 70 mm |
| Depth | 90 mm | 72 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 |
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