Dimensions
Size comparison
PlayEffekt 2
| Play | Effekt 2 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 192 mm | 160 mm | +32 mm |
| Width | 113 mm | 111 mm | +2 mm |
| Depth | 77 mm | 118 mm | −41 mm |
| Weight | 1,300 g | 900 g | +400 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Play better than Effekt 2?
Play has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Effekt 2 better than Play?
- Weight1,300 g vs 900 g+44%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | — | 40 W |
| Speaker channels | Stereo | 2.0 |
| Channel count | — | 2 |
| Lowest frequency | — | 115 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 21,000 Hz |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 24 h | — |
| Power bank function | Yes | — |
| Mains powered | No | Yes |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | — |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | — |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | — |
| aptX | No | — |
| LDAC | No | — |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | Yes | — |
| Spotify Connect | Yes | — |
| Multiroom | Yes | — |
| Voice assistant | Alexa | — |
| Voice assistant built in | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 1,300 g | 900 g |
| Width | 113 mm | 111 mm |
| Height | 192 mm | 160 mm |
| Depth | 77 mm | 118 mm |
| Protection rating | IP67 | — |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | — |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | — |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
