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3.4Build & features5.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
SoundLink FlexCharge 5
| SoundLink Flex | Charge 5 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 90 mm | 96.5 mm | −6.5 mm |
| Width | 201 mm | 223 mm | −22 mm |
| Depth | 52 mm | 94 mm | −42 mm |
| Weight | 600 g | 960 g | −360 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is SoundLink Flex better than Charge 5?
- Weight600 g vs 960 g+60%
Why is Charge 5 better than SoundLink Flex?
- Battery life12 h vs 20 h+67%
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
- Bluetooth version4.2 vs 5.1+21%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | — | 40 W |
| Speaker channels | — | Mono |
| Lowest frequency | — | 65 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 20,000 Hz |
| Stereo | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 12 h | 20 h |
| Battery capacity | — | 7,500 mAh |
| Charging time | — | 4 h |
| Power bank function | — | Yes |
| Mains powered | No | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 4.2 | 5.1 |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 600 g | 960 g |
| Width | 201 mm | 223 mm |
| Height | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Depth | 52 mm | 94 mm |
| Protection rating | — | IP67 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | — | 6 |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
| Party / stereo pairing | — | Yes |
