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9.4Build & features5.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
Boom 3iSound Party
| Boom 3i | Sound Party | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 85 mm | 92 mm | −7 mm |
| Width | 210 mm | 255 mm | −45 mm |
| Depth | 78.5 mm | 92 mm | −13.5 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Boom 3i better than Sound Party?
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%
Why is Sound Party better than Boom 3i?
- Battery life16 h vs 26 h+62%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | 50 W | 50 W |
| Speaker channels | 2.0 | — |
| Channel count | 2 | — |
| Lowest frequency | — | 60 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 20,000 Hz |
| Spatial / 3D audio | — | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 16 h | 26 h |
| Battery capacity | — | 5,200 mAh |
| Quick charge (claimed) | — | 10 min → 2 h |
| Fast charging support | — | Yes |
| Power bank function | — | Yes |
| Mains powered | No | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth codecs | — | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | — | No |
| aptX | — | No |
| LDAC | — | No |
| NFC pairing | — | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | — | 1,200 g |
| Width | 210 mm | 255 mm |
| Height | 85 mm | 92 mm |
| Depth | 78 mm | 92 mm |
| Protection rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | 6 |
| Floats | Yes | — |
| Colours | Adventurer Black, Deep Ocean Blue, Jungle Green, Desert Rose Brown | Black, Orange |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | — | Yes |
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Light effects | Yes | Yes |
