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Bose SoundLink Flex vs JBL 104-BT-Y3

What SoundLink Flex does better (0) and where 104-BT-Y3 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Bose SoundLink Flex
Bose · 2021SoundLink Flex
0 advantages≈ $120
vs
JBL 104-BT-Y3
JBL · 2020104-BT-Y3
1 advantage≈ $120
Dimensions

Size comparison

SoundLink Flex104-BT-Y3
201 × 9052153 × 247125
SoundLink Flex104-BT-Y3Difference
Height90 mm247 mm−157 mm
Width201 mm153 mm+48 mm
Depth52 mm125 mm−73 mm

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

Why is SoundLink Flex better than 104-BT-Y3?

SoundLink Flex has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is 104-BT-Y3 better than SoundLink Flex?

  1. Bluetooth version4.2 vs 5+19%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Output power—60 W
Speaker channels—Stereo
Lowest frequency—60 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Stereo—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life12 h—
Mains poweredNoYes
Battery powered (portable)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version4.25
Bluetooth codecsSBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Design & build
Weight600 g—
Width201 mm153 mm
Height90 mm247 mm
Depth52 mm125 mm
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4—
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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