vs
6.3Battery8.6
5.1Build & features3.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
SoundLink PlusStockwell III
| SoundLink Plus | Stockwell III | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 100 mm | 181 mm | −81 mm |
| Width | 231 mm | 150 mm | +81 mm |
| Depth | 86 mm | 72 mm | +14 mm |
| Weight | 1,500 g | 1,300 g | +200 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is SoundLink Plus better than Stockwell III?
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx5+40%
- Dust protection (IP)6 vs 5+20%
Why is Stockwell III better than SoundLink Plus?
- Battery life20 h vs 40 h2×
- Weight1,500 g vs 1,300 g+15%
- Charging time5 h vs 3 h+67%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Driver type | — | Dynamic |
| Driver size | — | 76.2 mm |
| Output power | — | 127 W |
| Speaker channels | 2.0 | Stereo |
| Channel count | 2 | — |
| Lowest frequency | — | 54 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 20,000 Hz |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 20 h | 40 h |
| Charging time | 5 h | 3 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | — | 20 min → 7 h |
| Fast charging support | — | Yes |
| Power bank function | Yes | Yes |
| Mains powered | No | — |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | — | LC3, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | — | No |
| aptX | — | No |
| LDAC | — | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | — | Yes |
| LE Audio | — | Yes |
| Auracast | — | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 1,500 g | 1,300 g |
| Width | 231 mm | 150 mm |
| Height | 100 mm | 181 mm |
| Depth | 86 mm | 72 mm |
| Protection rating | IP67 | IP55 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx5 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | — |
