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JBL Charge Essential 3 SE vs JBL COVE P1

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  • 38specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 18identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

The JBL COVE P1 has 3 more tweeter drivers than the JBL Charge Essential 3 SE (4 vs 1). The JBL Charge Essential 3 SE has 10 - 20000 Hz more frequency range than the JBL COVE P1 (60 - 20000 Hz vs 50 - 20000 Hz). The JBL Charge Essential 3 SE has 0.1 more Bluetooth version than the JBL COVE P1 (5.4 vs 5.3). Only the JBL COVE P1 has Wi-Fi. Only the JBL COVE P1 has built-in microphone.

  • Number of tweeter drivers
    • Charge Essential 3 SE:1
    • COVE P1:4
  • Frequency range
    • Charge Essential 3 SE:60 - 20000 Hz
    • COVE P1:50 - 20000 Hz
  • Connectivity technology
    • Charge Essential 3 SE:Wireless
    • COVE P1:Wired & Wireless
  • Wi-Fi
    • Charge Essential 3 SE:No
    • COVE P1:Yes
  • Bluetooth version
    • Charge Essential 3 SE:5.4
    • COVE P1:5.3
  • Bluetooth profiles
    • Charge Essential 3 SE:A2DP, AVRCP, LC3, AAC, SBC
    • COVE P1:A2DP, AVRCP
  • Recommended usage
    • Charge Essential 3 SE:Universal
    • COVE P1:Mobile phone / Smartphone
  • Built-in microphone
    • Charge Essential 3 SE:No
    • COVE P1:Yes

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Comparison of Charge Essential 3 SE, COVE P1
68 specifications
Loudspeakers1 differ
Number of speakers11
TweeterYesYes
Number of tweeter driversDiffers14
Tweeter diameterKnown for one2 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
WooferYesYes
Number of woofer drivers11
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 Hz50 - 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 source120 W
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffersWirelessWired & Wireless
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
BluetoothYesYes
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
3.5 mm connectorNoNo
USB connectivityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-CUnknown — not stated by the source
AUX inNoNo
USB charging portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product typeMono portable speakerMono portable speaker
Product designKnown for oneCylinderUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourBlackBlack
Protection featuresKnown for oneDrop proof, Waterproof, DustproofUnknown — not stated by the source
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneIP67Unknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance2 differ
Recommended usageDiffersUniversalMobile phone / Smartphone
Card reader integratedNoNo
Built-in microphoneDiffersNoYes
FM radioNoNo
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMP3, MPEG-1, MPEG-2
Power3 differ
Battery typeBuilt-in batteryBuilt-in battery
Battery capacityKnown for one27 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery voltageDiffers3.6 V10.8 V
Battery life (music)Differs20 h14 h
Battery recharge timeKnown for one4 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth transmitter powerDiffers13 dBm15 dBm
USB Type-C charging portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC, Battery
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 mm146 mm
DepthDiffers94 mm147 mm
HeightDiffers96.5 mm233 mm
WeightDiffers960 g3.26 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers256 mm183 mm
Package depthDiffers128 mm213 mm
Package heightDiffers119 mm287 mm
Package weightDiffers1.29 kg4.35 kg
Package typeBoxBox
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Quick start guideYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
Safety sheetYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityDiffers7500 mAh4800 mAh
Technical detailsidentical
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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