vs
6.3Battery3.9
5.1Build & features3.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
SoundLink PlusSerena Play
| SoundLink Plus | Serena Play | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 100 mm | 280 mm | −180 mm |
| Width | 231 mm | 180 mm | +51 mm |
| Depth | 86 mm | 180 mm | −94 mm |
| Weight | 1,500 g | 1,250 g | +250 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is SoundLink Plus better than Serena Play?
- Battery life20 h vs 11 h+82%
- Channel count2 vs 12×
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
- StereoYes · Serena Play: No
Why is Serena Play better than SoundLink Plus?
- Weight1,500 g vs 1,250 g+20%
- Charging time5 h vs 4 h+25%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | — | 10 W |
| Speaker channels | 2.0 | 1.0 |
| Channel count | 2 | 1 |
| Spatial / 3D audio | — | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | — |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 20 h | 11 h |
| Battery capacity | — | 2,600 mAh |
| Charging time | 5 h | 4 h |
| Power bank function | Yes | — |
| 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 |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 1,500 g | 1,250 g |
| Width | 231 mm | 180 mm |
| Height | 100 mm | 280 mm |
| Depth | 86 mm | 180 mm |
| Protection rating | IP67 | IPX4 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx4 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | — |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | — | Yes |
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | Yes |
