Dimensions
Size comparison
RETRO BOX FIO-RETROBOXFlip Essential 3 SE
| RETRO BOX FIO-RETROBOX | Flip Essential 3 SE | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 76 mm | 69.5 mm | +6.5 mm |
| Width | 98.8 mm | 180 mm | −81.2 mm |
| Depth | 152.8 mm | 72 mm | +80.8 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is RETRO BOX FIO-RETROBOX better than Flip Essential 3 SE?
RETRO BOX FIO-RETROBOX has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Flip Essential 3 SE better than RETRO BOX FIO-RETROBOX?
- Battery life10.5 h vs 12 h+14%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | 11 W | — |
| Lowest frequency | 65 Hz | — |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | — |
| Stereo | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 10.5 h | 12 h |
| Mains powered | — | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 6 | — |
| Bluetooth codecs | — | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | — | No |
| aptX | — | No |
| LDAC | — | No |
| Auracast | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | — | 550 g |
| Width | 99 mm | 180 mm |
| Height | 76 mm | 70 mm |
| Depth | 153 mm | 72 mm |
| Protection rating | — | IP67 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | — | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | — | 6 |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
| Party / stereo pairing | — | Yes |
