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Dimensions
Size comparison
SoundLink Home BluetoothActon III
| SoundLink Home Bluetooth | Acton III | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 112 mm | 170 mm | −58 mm |
| Width | 216 mm | 260 mm | −44 mm |
| Depth | 58 mm | 150 mm | −92 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is SoundLink Home Bluetooth better than Acton III?
SoundLink Home Bluetooth has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Acton III better than SoundLink Home Bluetooth?
Acton III has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | — | 60 W |
| Speaker channels | 2.0 | Stereo |
| Channel count | 2 | — |
| Lowest frequency | — | 45 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 20,000 Hz |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 9 h | — |
| Charging time | 2.5 h | — |
| Mains powered | No | Yes |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth codecs | — | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | — | No |
| aptX | — | No |
| LDAC | — | No |
| LE Audio | — | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | — | Yes |
| HDMI eARC / ARC | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | — | 2,850 g |
| Width | 216 mm | 260 mm |
| Height | 112 mm | 170 mm |
| Depth | 58 mm | 150 mm |
| Water resistance (IPx) | — | IPx0 |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
