Product comparison · 2 portable & party speakers

JBL Charge Essential 3 SE vs JBL Cove M1

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  • 36specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 17identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

The JBL Cove M1 has 2 more tweeter drivers than the JBL Charge Essential 3 SE (3 vs 1). The JBL Charge Essential 3 SE has 5 - 20000 Hz more frequency range than the JBL Cove M1 (60 - 20000 Hz vs 55 - 20000 Hz). The JBL Charge Essential 3 SE has 0.1 more Bluetooth version than the JBL Cove M1 (5.4 vs 5.3). Only the JBL Cove M1 has Wi-Fi. Only the JBL Cove M1 has built-in microphone.

  • Number of tweeter drivers
    • Charge Essential 3 SE:1
    • Cove M1:3
  • Frequency range
    • Charge Essential 3 SE:60 - 20000 Hz
    • Cove M1:55 - 20000 Hz
  • Connectivity technology
    • Charge Essential 3 SE:Wireless
    • Cove M1:Wired
  • Wi-Fi
    • Charge Essential 3 SE:No
    • Cove M1:Yes
  • Bluetooth version
    • Charge Essential 3 SE:5.4
    • Cove M1:5.3
  • Bluetooth profiles
    • Charge Essential 3 SE:A2DP, AVRCP, LC3, AAC, SBC
    • Cove M1:A2DP, AVRCP
  • USB connector type
    • Charge Essential 3 SE:USB Type-C
    • Cove M1:USB Type-A
  • Recommended usage
    • Charge Essential 3 SE:Universal
    • Cove M1:Mobile phone / Smartphone

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Comparison of Charge Essential 3 SE, Cove M1
70 specifications
Loudspeakers1 differ
Number of tweeter driversDiffers13
Tweeter diameter (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.91 cm (0.75")
Woofer diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.5 cm
Woofer diameter (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.2 cm (4")
Audio1 differ
Woofer RMS powerKnown for one30 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Tweeter RMS powerKnown for one10 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeDiffers60 - 20000 Hz55 - 20000 Hz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one80 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source110 W
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffersWirelessWired
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.45.3
Frequency rangeKnown for one2.4 - 2.4835 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth profilesDiffersA2DP, AVRCP, LC3, AAC, SBCA2DP, AVRCP
Bluetooth transmitter modulationKnown for oneGFSK, DQPSK, 8DPSKUnknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeDiffersUSB Type-CUSB Type-A
USB charging portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product designKnown for oneCylinderUnknown — not stated by the source
Protection featuresKnown for oneDrop proof, Waterproof, DustproofUnknown — not stated by the source
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneIP67Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance2 differ
Recommended usageDiffersUniversalMobile phone / Smartphone
Built-in microphoneDiffersNoYes
FM radioKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMP3, MPEG-1, MPEG-2
Power2 differ
Battery typeKnown for oneBuilt-in batteryUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one27 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery voltageKnown for one3.6 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (music)Known for one20 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge timeKnown for one4 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth transmitter powerDiffers13 dBm15 dBm
USB Type-C charging portDiffersYesNo
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
USB output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 V
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (cooling) (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneForest Stewardship Council (FSC)Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers223 mm125 mm
DepthDiffers94 mm125 mm
HeightDiffers96.5 mm184 mm
WeightDiffers960 g1.65 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers256 mm170 mm
Package depthDiffers128 mm170 mm
Package heightDiffers119 mm265 mm
Package weightDiffers1.29 kg2.3 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one7500 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Voice controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240
Other featuresidentical
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50/60 Hz
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)

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