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JBL Charge Essential 3 SE vs JBL Cove X1

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  • 36specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 16identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

The JBL Cove X1 has 3 more tweeter drivers than the JBL Charge Essential 3 SE (4 vs 1). The JBL Cove X1 has 1 cm more tweeter diameter than the JBL Charge Essential 3 SE (3 cm vs 2 cm). The JBL Cove X1 has 1 more woofer drivers than the JBL Charge Essential 3 SE (2 vs 1). Only the JBL Cove X1 has Wi-Fi. Only the JBL Cove X1 has built-in microphone.

  • Number of tweeter drivers
    • Charge Essential 3 SE:1
    • Cove X1:4
  • Tweeter diameter
    • Charge Essential 3 SE:2 cm
    • Cove X1:3 cm
  • Number of woofer drivers
    • Charge Essential 3 SE:1
    • Cove X1:2
  • Frequency range
    • Charge Essential 3 SE:60 - 20000 Hz
    • Cove X1:45 - 20000 Hz
  • Connectivity technology
    • Charge Essential 3 SE:Wireless
    • Cove X1:Wired & Wireless
  • Wi-Fi
    • Charge Essential 3 SE:No
    • Cove X1:Yes
  • Bluetooth version
    • Charge Essential 3 SE:5.4
    • Cove X1:5.3
  • Bluetooth profiles
    • Charge Essential 3 SE:A2DP, AVRCP, LC3, AAC, SBC
    • Cove X1:A2DP, AVRCP

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Comparison of Charge Essential 3 SE, Cove X1
68 specifications
Loudspeakers3 differ
Number of speakers11
TweeterYesYes
Number of tweeter driversDiffers14
Tweeter diameterDiffers2 cm3 cm
WooferYesYes
Number of woofer driversDiffers12
Tweeter diameter (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.18 cm (1.25")
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 Hz45 - 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 source200 W
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffersWirelessWired & Wireless
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.45.3
Frequency range2.4 - 2.4835 GHz2.4 - 2.4835 GHz
Bluetooth profilesDiffersA2DP, AVRCP, LC3, AAC, SBCA2DP, AVRCP
Bluetooth transmitter modulationKnown for oneGFSK, DQPSK, 8DPSKUnknown — not stated by the source
3.5 mm connectorNoNo
USB connectivityYesYes
USB connector typeDiffersUSB Type-CUSB Type-A
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
Volume controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceButtons
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Recommended usageUniversalUniversal
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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
USB output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
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 mm260 mm
DepthDiffers94 mm172 mm
HeightDiffers96.5 mm178 mm
WeightDiffers960 g4.88 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers256 mm325 mm
Package depthDiffers128 mm225 mm
Package heightDiffers119 mm265 mm
Package weightDiffers1.29 kg5.97 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
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
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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