Why is F4 better than Bluetooth Speaker Essential?
F4 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Bluetooth Speaker Essential better than F4?
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx6+20%
- Bluetooth version5.4 vs 6+11%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Speaker channels | — | 2.0 |
| Channel count | — | 2 |
| Stereo | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | — | 1,000 mAh |
| Mains powered | No | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | No | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 6 |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Protection rating | IPX5 | IP66 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx5 | IPx6 |
| Dust protection (IP) | — | 6 |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | — | Yes |
| Party / stereo pairing | — | Yes |
