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8.6Battery7.7
7.0Build & features9.6
Dimensions
Size comparison
PlayBoom Go 3i
| Play | Boom Go 3i | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 192 mm | 106 mm | +86 mm |
| Width | 113 mm | 102 mm | +11 mm |
| Depth | 77 mm | 46 mm | +31 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Play better than Boom Go 3i?
Play has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Boom Go 3i better than Play?
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | — | 15 W |
| Speaker channels | Stereo | — |
| Stereo | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 24 h | 24 h |
| Battery capacity | — | 4,800 mAh |
| Power bank function | Yes | Yes |
| Mains powered | No | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | — |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | — |
| AirPlay | Yes | — |
| Spotify Connect | Yes | — |
| Multiroom | Yes | — |
| Voice assistant | Alexa | — |
| Voice assistant built in | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 1,300 g | — |
| Width | 113 mm | 102 mm |
| Height | 192 mm | 106 mm |
| Depth | 77 mm | 46 mm |
| Protection rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx8 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | 6 |
| Colours | — | Midnight Black, Beige, Blue, Rose Gold |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
| Party / stereo pairing | — | Yes |
| Light effects | — | Yes |
