Product comparison · 2 portable & party speakers

JBL Charge Essential 3 SE vs JBL PARTYBOX 130

28specifications compared
19differ
9identical
37known for one product only

Key differences

The JBL PARTYBOX 130 has 1 more tweeter drivers than the JBL Charge Essential 3 SE (2 vs 1). The JBL PARTYBOX 130 has 0.5 cm more tweeter diameter than the JBL Charge Essential 3 SE (2.5 cm vs 2 cm). The JBL PARTYBOX 130 has 1 more woofer drivers than the JBL Charge Essential 3 SE (2 vs 1). Only the JBL PARTYBOX 130 has AUX in. Only the JBL Charge Essential 3 SE has USB Type-C charging port.

Number of tweeter drivers
- Charge Essential 3 SE:1
- PARTYBOX 130:2
Tweeter diameter
- Charge Essential 3 SE:2 cm
- PARTYBOX 130:2.5 cm
Number of woofer drivers
- Charge Essential 3 SE:1
- PARTYBOX 130:2
Frequency range
- Charge Essential 3 SE:60 - 20000 Hz
- PARTYBOX 130:45 - 20000 Hz
Connectivity technology
- Charge Essential 3 SE:Wireless
- PARTYBOX 130:Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth version
- Charge Essential 3 SE:5.4
- PARTYBOX 130:6.0
AUX in
- Charge Essential 3 SE:No
- PARTYBOX 130:Yes
Product colour
- Charge Essential 3 SE:Black
- PARTYBOX 130:White

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Comparison of Charge Essential 3 SE, PARTYBOX 130
65 specifications	A JBL Charge Essential 3 SE View product	B JBL PARTYBOX 130 View product
Loudspeakers3 differ
Number of speakersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tweeter	Yes	Yes
Number of tweeter driversDiffers	1	2
Tweeter diameterDiffers	2 cm	2.5 cm
Woofer	Yes	Yes
Number of woofer driversDiffers	1	2
Tweeter diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.54 cm (1")
Woofer diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14.5 cm
Woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	13.2 cm (5.2")
Audio1 differ
Woofer RMS powerKnown for one	30 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tweeter RMS powerKnown for one	10 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeDiffers	60 - 20000 Hz	45 - 20000 Hz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)	80 dB	80 dB
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wireless	Wired & Wireless
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	5.4	6.0
Frequency rangeKnown for one	2.4 - 2.4835 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth profilesKnown for one	A2DP, AVRCP, LC3, AAC, SBC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth transmitter modulationKnown for one	GFSK, DQPSK, 8DPSK	Unknown — not stated by the source
3.5 mm connectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connectivity	Yes	Yes
USB connector typeKnown for one	USB Type-C	Unknown — not stated by the source
AUX inDiffers	No	Yes
USB charging port	Yes	Yes
Cord lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 m
Design2 differ
Product typeKnown for one	Mono portable speaker	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product designKnown for one	Cylinder	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
Protection featuresKnown for one	Drop proof, Waterproof, Dustproof	Unknown — not stated by the source
International Protection (IP) codeDiffers	IP67	IPX4
Carrying handle(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performanceidentical
Recommended usageKnown for one	Universal	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
FM radioKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Battery type	Built-in battery	Built-in battery
Battery capacityKnown for one	27 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery voltageKnown for one	3.6 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (music)Known for one	20 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge timeKnown for one	4 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth transmitter powerKnown for one	13 dBm	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C charging portDiffers	Yes	No
Power source typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC, Battery
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 / 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (cooling) (T-T)Known for one	0 - 40 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	223 mm	298 mm
DepthDiffers	94 mm	303 mm
HeightDiffers	96.5 mm	575 mm
WeightDiffers	960 g	11.3 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	256 mm	350 mm
Package depthDiffers	128 mm	645 mm
Package heightDiffers	119 mm	382 mm
Package weightDiffers	1.29 kg	13.8 kg
Package typeKnown for one	Box	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)	1 pc(s)
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Safety sheetKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityDiffers	7500 mAh	4722 mAh

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