vs
5.6Battery7.1
Dimensions
Size comparison
bel-sonoCharge Essential 3 SE gun metal
| bel-sono | Charge Essential 3 SE gun metal | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 100 mm | 96.5 mm | +3.5 mm |
| Width | 220 mm | 223 mm | −3 mm |
| Depth | 90 mm | 94 mm | −4 mm |
| Weight | 717 g | 960 g | −243 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is bel-sono better than Charge Essential 3 SE gun metal?
- Channel count2 vs 12×
- Weight717 g vs 960 g+34%
- StereoYes · Charge Essential 3 SE gun metal: No
Why is Charge Essential 3 SE gun metal better than bel-sono?
- Battery life16 h vs 20 h+25%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | 10 W | — |
| Speaker channels | 2.0 | 1.0 |
| Channel count | 2 | 1 |
| Lowest frequency | — | 60 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 20,000 Hz |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 16 h | 20 h |
| Battery capacity | — | 7,500 mAh |
| Charging time | 4 h | 4 h |
| Power bank function | — | Yes |
| Mains powered | No | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | — | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | LC3, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| LE Audio | — | Yes |
| Auracast | — | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Optical input | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 717 g | 960 g |
| Width | 220 mm | 223 mm |
| Height | 100 mm | 96 mm |
| Depth | 90 mm | 94 mm |
| Protection rating | — | IP67 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | — | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | — | 6 |
| Colours | Grey | Black |
| Features | ||
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | Yes |
