Dimensions
Size comparison
SoundLink FlexR1280DBs
| SoundLink Flex | R1280DBs | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 90 mm | 234 mm | −144 mm |
| Width | 201 mm | 146 mm | +55 mm |
| Depth | 52 mm | 196 mm | −144 mm |
| Weight | 600 g | 4,900 g | −4,300 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is SoundLink Flex better than R1280DBs?
- Weight600 g vs 4,900 g8.2×
Why is R1280DBs better than SoundLink Flex?
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 | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 4.2 | — |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | — | Yes |
| Optical input | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 600 g | 4,900 g |
| Width | 201 mm | 146 mm |
| Height | 90 mm | 234 mm |
| Depth | 52 mm | 196 mm |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | — |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
