Dimensions
Size comparison
R1280DBsCharge 5
| R1280DBs | Charge 5 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 234 mm | 96.5 mm | +137.5 mm |
| Width | 146 mm | 223 mm | −77 mm |
| Depth | 196 mm | 94 mm | +102 mm |
| Weight | 4,900 g | 960 g | +3,940 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is R1280DBs better than Charge 5?
- Output power42 W vs 40 W+5%
- Lowest frequency51 Hz vs 65 Hz+27%
Why is Charge 5 better than R1280DBs?
- Weight4,900 g vs 960 g5.1×
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Driver size | 101.6 mm | — |
| Output power | 42 W | 40 W |
| Speaker channels | 2.0 | Mono |
| Channel count | 2 | — |
| Subwoofer | Built-in | — |
| Lowest frequency | 51 Hz | 65 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | — | 20 h |
| Battery capacity | — | 7,500 mAh |
| Charging time | — | 4 h |
| Power bank function | — | Yes |
| Mains powered | No | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | No | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | — | 5.1 |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| USB-C | — | Yes |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | Yes | — |
| Optical input | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 4,900 g | 960 g |
| Width | 146 mm | 223 mm |
| Height | 234 mm | 96 mm |
| Depth | 196 mm | 94 mm |
| Protection rating | — | IP67 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | — | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | — | 6 |
| Features | ||
| Party / stereo pairing | — | Yes |
