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Dimensions
Size comparison
Retro BoxFlip Essential 3 SE
| Retro Box | Flip Essential 3 SE | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 76 mm | 69.5 mm | +6.5 mm |
| Width | 152.8 mm | 180 mm | −27.2 mm |
| Depth | 98.8 mm | 72 mm | +26.8 mm |
| Weight | 683 g | 550 g | +133 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Retro Box better than Flip Essential 3 SE?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Flip Essential 3 SE: No
- LDACYes · Flip Essential 3 SE: No
Why is Flip Essential 3 SE better than Retro Box?
- Battery life10 h vs 12 h+20%
- Weight683 g vs 550 g+24%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | 11 W | — |
| Lowest frequency | 65 Hz | — |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | — |
| Stereo | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 10 h | 12 h |
| Charging time | 2.5 h | — |
| Mains powered | No | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 6 | — |
| Bluetooth codecs | LDAC, SBC | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | Yes | No |
| Auracast | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 683 g | 550 g |
| Width | 153 mm | 180 mm |
| Height | 76 mm | 70 mm |
| Depth | 99 mm | 72 mm |
| Protection rating | — | IP67 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | — | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | — | 6 |
| Features | ||
| Party / stereo pairing | — | Yes |
