Product comparison · 2 portable & party speakers

JBL Charge Essential 3 SE vs JBL PartyBox Ultimate 2

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 10identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

The JBL PartyBox Ultimate 2 has 1 more tweeter drivers than the JBL Charge Essential 3 SE (2 vs 1). The JBL PartyBox Ultimate 2 has 1 cm more tweeter diameter than the JBL Charge Essential 3 SE (3 cm vs 2 cm). The JBL PartyBox Ultimate 2 has 1 more woofer drivers than the JBL Charge Essential 3 SE (2 vs 1). Only the JBL PartyBox Ultimate 2 has Wi-Fi. Only the JBL PartyBox Ultimate 2 has 3.5 mm connector.

  • Number of tweeter drivers
    • Charge Essential 3 SE:1
    • PartyBox Ultimate 2:2
  • Tweeter diameter
    • Charge Essential 3 SE:2 cm
    • PartyBox Ultimate 2:3 cm
  • Number of woofer drivers
    • Charge Essential 3 SE:1
    • PartyBox Ultimate 2:2
  • Frequency range
    • Charge Essential 3 SE:60 - 20000 Hz
    • PartyBox Ultimate 2:28 - 20000 Hz
  • Connectivity technology
    • Charge Essential 3 SE:Wireless
    • PartyBox Ultimate 2:Wired & Wireless
  • Wi-Fi
    • Charge Essential 3 SE:No
    • PartyBox Ultimate 2:Yes
  • Bluetooth version
    • Charge Essential 3 SE:5.4
    • PartyBox Ultimate 2:6.0
  • Bluetooth profiles
    • Charge Essential 3 SE:A2DP, AVRCP, LC3, AAC, SBC
    • PartyBox Ultimate 2:A2DP, AVRCP

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Comparison of Charge Essential 3 SE, PartyBox Ultimate 2
69 specifications
Loudspeakers3 differ
Number of tweeter driversDiffers12
Tweeter diameterDiffers2 cm3 cm
Number of woofer driversDiffers12
Subwoofer driver diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26.4 cm
Woofer diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.4 cm
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 Hz28 - 20000 Hz
RMS rated powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1500 W
Ports & interfaces7 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffersWirelessWired & Wireless
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.46.0
Frequency rangeKnown for one2.4 - 2.4835 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth profilesDiffersA2DP, AVRCP, LC3, AAC, SBCA2DP, AVRCP
Bluetooth transmitter modulationDiffersGFSK, DQPSK, 8DPSKDQPSK, 8DPSK
3.5 mm connectorDiffersNoYes
USB connectivityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-CUnknown — not stated by the source
AUX inDiffersNoYes
USB charging portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cord lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 m
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersMono portable speakerParty speaker
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
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
FM radioKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMP3, WAV
Remotely operatedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
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 powerKnown for one13 dBmUnknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50/60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (cooling) (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneForest Stewardship Council (FSC)Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers223 mm466.7 mm
DepthDiffers94 mm493.3 mm
HeightDiffers96.5 mm1052.5 mm
WeightDiffers960 g47.7 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers256 mm1140 mm
Package depthDiffers128 mm528 mm
Package heightDiffers119 mm539 mm
Package weightDiffers1.29 kg54.4 kg
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Safety sheetKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Number of subwoofersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Other featuresidentical
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOFDM, BPSK, QPSK, 256-QAM, 1024-QAM, 64-QAM, 16-QAM

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