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Edifier R1280DBs vs JBL Flip 6

What R1280DBs does better (2) and where Flip 6 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Edifier R1280DBs
Edifier · 2021R1280DBs
2 advantages≈ $120
vs
JBL Flip 6
JBL · 2021Flip 6
6.7Score
1 advantage≈ $100
Higher score
6.0Sound4.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

R1280DBsFlip 6
146 × 234196178 × 6872
R1280DBsFlip 6Difference
Height234 mm68 mm+166 mm
Width146 mm178 mm−32 mm
Depth196 mm72 mm+124 mm
Weight4,900 g550 g+4,350 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is R1280DBs better than Flip 6?

  1. Output power42 W vs 30 W+40%
  2. Lowest frequency51 Hz vs 63 Hz+24%

Why is Flip 6 better than R1280DBs?

  1. Weight4,900 g vs 550 g8.9×
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Flip 6JBL Flip 6≈ $1006.7
Sound
Driver size101.6 mm—
Output power42 W30 W
Speaker channels2.0Mono
Channel count2—
SubwooferBuilt-in—
Lowest frequency51 Hz63 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
StereoYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life—12 h
Battery capacity—4,800 mAh
Charging time—2.5 h
Mains poweredNoNo
Battery powered (portable)NoYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version—5.1
Bluetooth codecsSBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Optical inputYes—
Design & build
Weight4,900 g550 g
Width146 mm178 mm
Height234 mm68 mm
Depth196 mm72 mm
Protection rating—IP67
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx7
Dust protection (IP)—6
Features
Party / stereo pairing—Yes
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