vs
4.0Battery3.9
Dimensions
Size comparison
SoundLink Home BluetoothSerena Play
| SoundLink Home Bluetooth | Serena Play | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 112 mm | 280 mm | −168 mm |
| Width | 216 mm | 180 mm | +36 mm |
| Depth | 58 mm | 180 mm | −122 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is SoundLink Home Bluetooth better than Serena Play?
- Channel count2 vs 12×
- StereoYes · Serena Play: No
- Charging time2.5 h vs 4 h+60%
Why is Serena Play better than SoundLink Home Bluetooth?
- Battery life9 h vs 11 h+22%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | — | 10 W |
| Speaker channels | 2.0 | 1.0 |
| Channel count | 2 | 1 |
| Spatial / 3D audio | — | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 9 h | 11 h |
| Battery capacity | — | 2,600 mAh |
| Charging time | 2.5 h | 4 h |
| Mains powered | No | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | — | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | — | No |
| aptX | — | No |
| LDAC | — | No |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | — | 1,250 g |
| Width | 216 mm | 180 mm |
| Height | 112 mm | 280 mm |
| Depth | 58 mm | 180 mm |
| Protection rating | — | IPX4 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | — | IPx4 |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
| Party / stereo pairing | — | Yes |
