vs
4.1Battery7.0
Dimensions
Size comparison
SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker ) (2nd Gen)MZ7
| SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker ) (2nd Gen) | MZ7 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 52.3 mm | 160 mm | −107.7 mm |
| Width | 201.4 mm | 300 mm | −98.6 mm |
| Depth | 90.4 mm | 102 mm | −11.6 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker ) (2nd Gen) better than MZ7?
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx6+17%
- Bluetooth version5.3 vs 5+6%
- Charging time4 h vs 5 h+25%
Why is MZ7 better than SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker ) (2nd Gen)?
- Battery life12 h vs 24 h2×
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | — | 40 W |
| Speaker channels | Mono | — |
| Lowest frequency | — | 130 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 18,000 Hz |
| Stereo | No | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 12 h | 24 h |
| Battery capacity | — | 2,500 mAh |
| Charging time | 4 h | 5 h |
| Mains powered | — | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5 |
| Bluetooth codecs | — | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | — | No |
| aptX | — | No |
| LDAC | — | No |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Spotify Connect | Yes | — |
| Companion app | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Width | 201 mm | 300 mm |
| Height | 52 mm | 160 mm |
| Depth | 90 mm | 102 mm |
| Protection rating | IP67 | IPX6 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx6 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | — |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | — |
