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JBL Flip Essential 3 SE vs Soundcore Boom 3i D5100010

What Flip Essential 3 SE does better (0) and where Boom 3i D5100010 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

JBL Flip Essential 3 SE
0 advantages≈ $100
vs
Soundcore Boom 3i D5100010
Soundcore · 2025Boom 3i D5100010
2 advantages≈ $100
8.0Build & features9.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

Flip Essential 3 SEBoom 3i D5100010
180 × 69.572210 × 7885
Flip Essential 3 SEBoom 3i D5100010Difference
Height69.5 mm78 mm−8.5 mm
Width180 mm210 mm−30 mm
Depth72 mm85 mm−13 mm

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Flip Essential 3 SE better than Boom 3i D5100010?

Flip Essential 3 SE has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Boom 3i D5100010 better than Flip Essential 3 SE?

  1. Battery life12 h vs 16 h+33%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Output power—50 W
Lowest frequency—56 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
StereoYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life12 h16 h
Mains poweredNo—
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version—5.3
Bluetooth codecsSBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
AuracastYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight550 g—
Width180 mm210 mm
Height70 mm78 mm
Depth72 mm85 mm
Protection ratingIP67IP68
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Dust protection (IP)66
Features
Party / stereo pairingYesYes
Light effects—Yes
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