vs
9.6Build & features3.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
PULSE 6Serena Play
| PULSE 6 | Serena Play | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 264 mm | 280 mm | −16 mm |
| Width | 132 mm | 180 mm | −48 mm |
| Depth | 106 mm | 180 mm | −74 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is PULSE 6 better than Serena Play?
- Output power40 W vs 10 W4×
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
- Battery life12 h vs 11 h+9%
- Bluetooth version6 vs 5.3+13%
Why is Serena Play better than PULSE 6?
Serena Play has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | 40 W | 10 W |
| Speaker channels | Mono | 1.0 |
| Channel count | — | 1 |
| Lowest frequency | 42 Hz | — |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | — |
| Spatial / 3D audio | — | Yes |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 12 h | 11 h |
| Battery capacity | — | 2,600 mAh |
| Charging time | — | 4 h |
| Mains powered | — | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 6 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | — | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | — | No |
| aptX | — | No |
| LDAC | — | No |
| USB-C | — | Yes |
| USB audio | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | — | 1,250 g |
| Width | 132 mm | 180 mm |
| Height | 264 mm | 280 mm |
| Depth | 106 mm | 180 mm |
| Protection rating | IP68 | IPX4 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx4 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | — |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | — | Yes |
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Light effects | Yes | — |
