Product comparison · 2 portable & party speakers

JBL BandBox Solo vs JBL Charge Essential 3 SE

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 11identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

The JBL BandBox Solo has 13 - 20000 Hz more frequency range than the JBL Charge Essential 3 SE (73 - 20000 Hz vs 60 - 20000 Hz). The JBL Charge Essential 3 SE has 0.4 more Bluetooth version than the JBL BandBox Solo (5.4 vs 5.0). The JBL Charge Essential 3 SE has 10 Wh more battery capacity than the JBL BandBox Solo (27 Wh vs 17 Wh). Connectivity technology: Wired & Wireless on the JBL BandBox Solo, Wireless on the JBL Charge Essential 3 SE. Bluetooth profiles: A2DP, AVRCP on the JBL BandBox Solo, A2DP, AVRCP, LC3, AAC, SBC on the JBL Charge Essential 3 SE.

  • Frequency range
    • BandBox Solo:73 - 20000 Hz
    • Charge Essential 3 SE:60 - 20000 Hz
  • Connectivity technology
    • BandBox Solo:Wired & Wireless
    • Charge Essential 3 SE:Wireless
  • Bluetooth version
    • BandBox Solo:5.0
    • Charge Essential 3 SE:5.4
  • Bluetooth profiles
    • BandBox Solo:A2DP, AVRCP
    • Charge Essential 3 SE:A2DP, AVRCP, LC3, AAC, SBC
  • Bluetooth transmitter modulation
    • BandBox Solo:DQPSK, 8DPSK, GFSK
    • Charge Essential 3 SE:GFSK, DQPSK, 8DPSK
  • Battery capacity
    • BandBox Solo:17 Wh
    • Charge Essential 3 SE:27 Wh
  • Battery life (music)
    • BandBox Solo:6 h
    • Charge Essential 3 SE:20 h
  • Battery recharge time
    • BandBox Solo:3.5 h
    • Charge Essential 3 SE:4 h

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Comparison of BandBox Solo, Charge Essential 3 SE
61 specifications
Loudspeakersidentical
Number of speakers11
TweeterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of tweeter driversKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Tweeter diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 cm
WooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of woofer driversKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of driversKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Woofer RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 W
Tweeter RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 W
Frequency rangeDiffers73 - 20000 Hz60 - 20000 Hz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)80 dB80 dB
RMS rated powerKnown for one18 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one1%Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffersWired & WirelessWireless
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.05.4
Frequency range2.4 - 2.4835 GHz2.4 - 2.4835 GHz
Bluetooth profilesDiffersA2DP, AVRCPA2DP, AVRCP, LC3, AAC, SBC
Bluetooth transmitter modulationDiffersDQPSK, 8DPSK, GFSKGFSK, DQPSK, 8DPSK
3.5 mm connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-C
AUX inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB charging portYesYes
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMono portable speaker
Product designKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCylinder
Product colourBlackBlack
Protection featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDrop proof, Waterproof, Dustproof
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIP67
Performanceidentical
Recommended usageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUniversal
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
FM radioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power3 differ
Battery typeBuilt-in batteryBuilt-in battery
Battery capacityDiffers17 Wh27 Wh
Battery voltage3.6 V3.6 V
Battery life (music)Differs6 h20 h
Battery recharge timeDiffers3.5 h4 h
Bluetooth transmitter power13 dBm13 dBm
USB Type-C charging portYesYes
Power source typeKnown for oneBatteryUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (cooling) (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceForest Stewardship Council (FSC)
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers150 mm223 mm
DepthDiffers55 mm94 mm
HeightDiffers87 mm96.5 mm
WeightDiffers530 g960 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source119 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.29 kg
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Safety sheetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityDiffers4722 mAh7500 mAh
Other featuresidentical
Speaker driver sizeKnown for one5.71 cm (2.25")Unknown — not stated by the source

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