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8.0Build & features5.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
Flip Essential 3 SESound Party
| Flip Essential 3 SE | Sound Party | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 69.5 mm | 92 mm | −22.5 mm |
| Width | 180 mm | 255 mm | −75 mm |
| Depth | 72 mm | 92 mm | −20 mm |
| Weight | 550 g | 1,200 g | −650 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Flip Essential 3 SE better than Sound Party?
- Weight550 g vs 1,200 g2.2×
Why is Sound Party better than Flip Essential 3 SE?
- Battery life12 h vs 26 h2.2×
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | — | 50 W |
| Lowest frequency | — | 60 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 20,000 Hz |
| Spatial / 3D audio | — | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 12 h | 26 h |
| Battery capacity | — | 5,200 mAh |
| Quick charge (claimed) | — | 10 min → 2 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 |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| Auracast | Yes | — |
| NFC pairing | — | Yes |
| USB-C | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 550 g | 1,200 g |
| Width | 180 mm | 255 mm |
| Height | 70 mm | 92 mm |
| Depth | 72 mm | 92 mm |
| Protection rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | 6 |
| Colours | — | Black, Orange |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | — | Yes |
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Light effects | — | Yes |
