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7.1Battery6.8
5.8Build & features9.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
Charge Essential 3 SE gun metalCMF Speaker M
| Charge Essential 3 SE gun metal | CMF Speaker M | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 96.5 mm | 220 mm | −123.5 mm |
| Width | 223 mm | 85 mm | +138 mm |
| Depth | 94 mm | 54 mm | +40 mm |
| Weight | 960 g | 602 g | +358 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Charge Essential 3 SE gun metal better than CMF Speaker M?
- Battery life20 h vs 18 h+11%
- Battery capacity7,500 mAh vs 4,900 mAh+53%
Why is CMF Speaker M better than Charge Essential 3 SE gun metal?
- Weight960 g vs 602 g+59%
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
- Bluetooth version5.4 vs 6+11%
- Charging time4 h vs 3 h+33%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | — | 35 W |
| Speaker channels | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Channel count | 1 | 1 |
| Lowest frequency | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Adjustable equaliser | — | Yes |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 20 h | 18 h |
| Battery capacity | 7,500 mAh | 4,900 mAh |
| Charging time | 4 h | 3 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | — | 10 min → 1 h |
| Fast charging support | — | Yes |
| Power bank function | Yes | — |
| Mains powered | No | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 6 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LC3, AAC, SBC | LC3, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | — | Yes |
| LE Audio | Yes | Yes |
| Auracast | Yes | Yes |
| NFC pairing | — | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| USB audio | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 960 g | 602 g |
| Width | 223 mm | 85 mm |
| Height | 96 mm | 220 mm |
| Depth | 94 mm | 54 mm |
| Protection rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx8 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | 6 |
| Colours | Black | — |
| Features | ||
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | Yes |
