Bose SoundLink Flex SE vs JBL Charge 4

Name Bose SoundLink Flex SE JBL Charge 4
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Type Medium Medium
MSRP $129 $179.95
Released 2022 2018
Availability Available Available
Current price Amazon Amazon
Speaker configuration
Audio channels 1.0 (mono) 1.0 (mono)
Woofers (or full range): 1× full range 50×90 mm
Tweeters: - -
Subwoofers: - -
Audio specs & features
Watts RMS Not specified 30 W
Frequency range Not specified 60.0 Hz - 20 kHz
Wireless stereo pairing? ✔ TWS ✔ via app
Party mode? (mono) ✔ (Party Mode) ✔ Connect+
Other (special) audio features? PositionIQ (adaptive EQ) None
Connectivity
Bluetooth version? 4.2 4.2
Wi-Fi?
NFC? (for pairing)
Radio?
Audio inputs & outputs
Buit-in mic? (and function)
Guitar/mic input?
USB-A playback?
3.5 mm AUX in?
3.5 mm AUX out?
Other in/outputs?
Battery, power & charging
Battery?
Battery life 12 hours 20 hours
Charge time 4 hrs 4 hrs
Battery capacity 11.4 Wh 27 Wh
Swappable battery?
Charging port(s): USB-C USB-C
Powerbank function? Yes; 1× USB-A 10W
Buttons & controls
Sound mode button(s)?
Sound effect buttons?
Other (special) buttons? Multi-function button
App? Bose Connect JBL Portable app
Voice assistant?
Lights
Colored LEDS?
Strobe LEDS?
Size & weight
Size (cm H×W×D): 5.21×20.09×9.0 9.5×22.0×9.3
Size (inch H×W×D): 2.05×7.91×3.54 3.7×8.7×3.7
Weight (kg): 0.590 0.965
Weight (lbs): 1.3 2.12
Physical features
IP Code IP67 IPX7
Transportation method? In hand In hand
Color options: 1 color: Black 10+ colors
Other features? Loop -
In the box
Charger/cables? USB-A to USB-C USB-A to USB-C
Accessories? - -
More info
Model number ‎865983-0110 JBLCHARGE4
User guide / manual Owner's guide Quick start guide
Official site link: Bose.com JBL.com
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