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JBL Boombox Squad vs JBL Charge Essential 3 SE

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 10identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

The JBL Charge Essential 3 SE has 1.2 more Bluetooth version than the JBL Boombox Squad (5.4 vs 4.2). The JBL Boombox Squad has 47 Wh more battery capacity than the JBL Charge Essential 3 SE (74 Wh vs 27 Wh). The JBL Boombox Squad has 2.5 h more battery recharge time than the JBL Charge Essential 3 SE (6.5 h vs 4 h). Frequency range: 2.402 - 2.48 GHz on the JBL Boombox Squad, 2.4 - 2.4835 GHz on the JBL Charge Essential 3 SE. Bluetooth profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP on the JBL Boombox Squad, A2DP, AVRCP, LC3, AAC, SBC on the JBL Charge Essential 3 SE.

  • Bluetooth version
    • Boombox Squad:4.2
    • Charge Essential 3 SE:5.4
  • Frequency range
    • Boombox Squad:2.402 - 2.48 GHz
    • Charge Essential 3 SE:2.4 - 2.4835 GHz
  • Bluetooth profiles
    • Boombox Squad:A2DP, AVRCP, HFP
    • Charge Essential 3 SE:A2DP, AVRCP, LC3, AAC, SBC
  • Product colour
    • Boombox Squad:Camouflage
    • Charge Essential 3 SE:Black
  • International Protection (IP) code
    • Boombox Squad:IPX7
    • Charge Essential 3 SE:IP67
  • Battery capacity
    • Boombox Squad:74 Wh
    • Charge Essential 3 SE:27 Wh
  • Battery recharge time
    • Boombox Squad:6.5 h
    • Charge Essential 3 SE:4 h
  • Width
    • Boombox Squad:495 mm
    • Charge Essential 3 SE:223 mm

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Comparison of Boombox Squad, Charge Essential 3 SE
60 specifications
Loudspeakersidentical
Number of tweeter driversKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of woofer driversKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of driversKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Woofer diameterKnown for one10.2 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Woofer RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 W
Tweeter RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 W
Frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 - 20000 Hz
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.25.4
Frequency rangeDiffers2.402 - 2.48 GHz2.4 - 2.4835 GHz
Bluetooth profilesDiffersA2DP, AVRCP, HFPA2DP, AVRCP, LC3, AAC, SBC
Bluetooth transmitter modulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGFSK, 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 portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design3 differ
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMono portable speaker
Product designKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCylinder
Product colourDiffersCamouflageBlack
Protection featuresDiffersWaterproofDrop proof, Waterproof, Dustproof
International Protection (IP) codeDiffersIPX7IP67
Volume controlKnown for oneDigitalUnknown — not stated by the source
Carrying handle(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
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
Power2 differ
Battery capacityDiffers74 Wh27 Wh
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.6 V
Battery life (music)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 h
Battery recharge timeDiffers6.5 h4 h
Bluetooth transmitter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13 dBm
USB Type-C charging portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
WidthDiffers495 mm223 mm
DepthDiffers195.5 mm94 mm
HeightDiffers254.5 mm96.5 mm
WeightDiffers5.25 kg960 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
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 technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7500 mAh

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