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7.1Battery8.7
5.8Build & features5.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
Charge Essential 3 SE gun metalSound Party
| Charge Essential 3 SE gun metal | Sound Party | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 96.5 mm | 92 mm | +4.5 mm |
| Width | 223 mm | 255 mm | −32 mm |
| Depth | 94 mm | 92 mm | +2 mm |
| Weight | 960 g | 1,200 g | −240 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Charge Essential 3 SE gun metal better than Sound Party?
- Weight960 g vs 1,200 g+25%
- Battery capacity7,500 mAh vs 5,200 mAh+44%
Why is Sound Party better than Charge Essential 3 SE gun metal?
- Battery life20 h vs 26 h+30%
- StereoNo · Charge Essential 3 SE gun metal: Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | — | 50 W |
| Speaker channels | 1.0 | — |
| Channel count | 1 | — |
| Lowest frequency | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Spatial / 3D audio | — | Yes |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 20 h | 26 h |
| Battery capacity | 7,500 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Charging time | 4 h | — |
| Quick charge (claimed) | — | 10 min → 2 h |
| Fast charging support | — | Yes |
| Power bank function | Yes | Yes |
| Mains powered | No | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 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 | — |
| NFC pairing | — | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 960 g | 1,200 g |
| Width | 223 mm | 255 mm |
| Height | 96 mm | 92 mm |
| Depth | 94 mm | 92 mm |
| Protection rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | 6 |
| Colours | Black | Black, Orange |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | — | Yes |
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Light effects | — | Yes |
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