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3.2Battery3.2
4.0Build & features9.3
Dimensions
Size comparison
Go EssentialGo Essential 2
| Go Essential | Go Essential 2 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 71.2 mm | 71.2 mm | = |
| Width | 86 mm | 86 mm | = |
| Depth | 31.6 mm | 31.6 mm | = |
| Weight | 177 g | 180 g | −3 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Go Essential better than Go Essential 2?
Go Essential has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Go Essential 2 better than Go Essential?
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
- Output power3 W vs 3 W+3%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | 3 W | 3 W |
| Lowest frequency | — | 180 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 20,000 Hz |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 5 h | 5 h |
| Charging time | 2.5 h | 2.5 h |
| Mains powered | No | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 177 g | 180 g |
| Width | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Height | 71 mm | 71 mm |
| Depth | 32 mm | 32 mm |
| Protection rating | — | IP67 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | — | 6 |
