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5.1Build & features2.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
SoundLink PlusThe Groove XL
| SoundLink Plus | The Groove XL | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 100 mm | 109 mm | −9 mm |
| Width | 231 mm | 259 mm | −28 mm |
| Depth | 86 mm | 86 mm | = |
| Weight | 1,500 g | 1,630 g | −130 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is SoundLink Plus better than The Groove XL?
- Battery life20 h vs 17 h+18%
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
- Weight1,500 g vs 1,630 g+9%
Why is The Groove XL better than SoundLink Plus?
The Groove XL has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | — | 40 W |
| Speaker channels | 2.0 | — |
| Channel count | 2 | — |
| Lowest frequency | — | 65 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 24,000 Hz |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | — |
| Stereo | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 20 h | 17 h |
| Charging time | 5 h | — |
| Power bank function | Yes | — |
| Mains powered | No | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | — |
| Bluetooth codecs | — | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | — | No |
| aptX | — | No |
| LDAC | — | No |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 1,500 g | 1,630 g |
| Width | 231 mm | 259 mm |
| Height | 100 mm | 109 mm |
| Depth | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Protection rating | IP67 | IPX4 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx4 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | — |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Features | ||
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | — |
| Remote control | — | Yes |
