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Soundcore 3 vs Soundcore Select 2

What 3 does better (1) and where Select 2 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Soundcore 3
Soundcore · 20203
7.9Score
1 advantage≈ $45
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Soundcore Select 2
Soundcore · 2021Select 2
0 advantages≈ $35
6.7Build & features6.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

3Select 2
174 × 5957174 × 5759
3Select 2Difference
Height59 mm57 mm+2 mm
Width174 mm174 mm=
Depth57 mm59 mm−2 mm

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is 3 better than Select 2?

  1. Battery life24 h vs 20 h+20%

Why is Select 2 better than 3?

Select 2 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Soundcore 3Soundcore 3≈ $457.9
Sound
Output power16 W16 W
Speaker channels2.0—
Channel count2—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
StereoYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life24 h20 h
Battery capacity6,700 mAh—
Charging time4 h—
Mains poweredNo—
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55
Bluetooth codecsSBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
NFC pairing—Yes
USB-CYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Width174 mm174 mm
Height59 mm57 mm
Depth57 mm59 mm
Protection ratingIPX7IPX7
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx7
ColoursBlack, Silver, Blue, red—
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
Party / stereo pairingYesYes
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