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5.8Build & features8.0
Dimensions
Size comparison
Charge Essential 3 SE gun metalFlip Essential 3 SE
| Charge Essential 3 SE gun metal | Flip Essential 3 SE | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 96.5 mm | 69.5 mm | +27 mm |
| Width | 223 mm | 180 mm | +43 mm |
| Depth | 94 mm | 72 mm | +22 mm |
| Weight | 960 g | 550 g | +410 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Charge Essential 3 SE gun metal better than Flip Essential 3 SE?
- Battery life20 h vs 12 h+67%
Why is Flip Essential 3 SE better than Charge Essential 3 SE gun metal?
- Weight960 g vs 550 g+75%
- StereoNo · Charge Essential 3 SE gun metal: Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Speaker channels | 1.0 | — |
| Channel count | 1 | — |
| Lowest frequency | 60 Hz | — |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | — |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 20 h | 12 h |
| Battery capacity | 7,500 mAh | — |
| Charging time | 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 | LC3, AAC, SBC | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| LE Audio | Yes | — |
| Auracast | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 960 g | 550 g |
| Width | 223 mm | 180 mm |
| Height | 96 mm | 70 mm |
| Depth | 94 mm | 72 mm |
| Protection rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | 6 |
| Colours | Black | — |
| Features | ||
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | Yes |
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