Bose SoundLink Flex 2nd Gen vs JBL Horizon 3
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| Feature |  Bose SoundLink Flex 2nd Gen |  JBL Horizon 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 21,000.00 | KSh 20,000.00 |
| Battery | — | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Weight | — | 0.78 kg |
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General
| Specification | Bose SoundLink Flex 2nd Gen | JBL Horizon 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Bose | JBL |
| Model | SoundLink Flex 2nd Gen | Horizon 3 |
| Type | Portable Bluetooth Speaker | Home Speaker |
Design
| Specification | Bose SoundLink Flex 2nd Gen | JBL Horizon 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 9.04 x 20.14 x 5.23 cm | 209 x 137 x 83 mm |
| Weight | — | 0.78 kg |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Bose SoundLink Flex 2nd Gen | JBL Horizon 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | — | N/A — mains-powered product |
Connectivity
| Specification | Bose SoundLink Flex 2nd Gen | JBL Horizon 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Wi-Fi | N/A — Bluetooth-only portable speaker | — |
| HDMI | N/A — portable speaker design | — |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | N/A — no microphone or guitar input | — |
| Multi-Speaker / Stereo Pairing | Party Mode, Stereo Mode, & SimpleSync | — |
| App Support | Bose App (Featuring Adjustable EQ) | JBL ONE |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | — | A2DP V1.4, AVRCP V1.6 |
| Wired Inputs | — | USB-C charging |
| USB | — | Bluetooth, USB-C charging, FM/DAB antenna |
Features
| Specification | Bose SoundLink Flex 2nd Gen | JBL Horizon 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | N/A — no built-in voice assistant | — |
| Lightshow | N/A — no party lightshow | N/A — no party lightshow |
| Party Features | N/A — not a party-speaker product | N/A — not a party-speaker product |
| Home Cinema Features | N/A — not a home-cinema speaker | N/A — not a home-cinema product |
| Special Features | — | Sunrise alarm, ambient light, JBL ONE app control |
Audio
| Specification | Bose SoundLink Flex 2nd Gen | JBL Horizon 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sound Modes / EQ | PositionIQ Technology | — |
| Audio Features | PositionIQ Auto-Optimization | — |
| Drivers | — | 2 x 1.5-inch full-range drivers |
| Frequency Response | — | 65Hz - 20kHz |
| Total Power Output | — | 2 x 5W RMS |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | — | > 80 dB |
Power & Battery
| Specification | Bose SoundLink Flex 2nd Gen | JBL Horizon 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | Rechargeable battery / USB charging | 100-240V AC, ~50/60Hz |
| Battery Life | Up to 12 Hours | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Charging Time | 4 Hours (via USB-C Port) | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Charging Port | USB-C (4-Hour Charge Time) | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Fast Charging | — | N/A — mains-powered product |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Bose SoundLink Flex 2nd Gen | JBL Horizon 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP67 Waterproof, Dustproof, & Floatable | — |
| Materials | Aluminum, Nylon, Silicone, Powder-Coated Steel | 100% recycled polyester grille, 85% recycled PC/ABS frame |
| Placement / Mounting | Free-standing portable placement | — |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Bose SoundLink Flex 2nd Gen | JBL Horizon 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | SoundLink Flex 2nd Gen | Horizon 3 |
| Subwoofer | N/A — no subwoofer supplied | N/A — no subwoofer supplied |
| Remote Control | N/A — no remote control supplied | N/A — no remote control supplied |
| Power Cable | USB charging cable | — |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | N/A | — |
| Mounting Accessories | N/A — portable design | — |
| Other Accessories | N/A | N/A |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation |
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