Product comparison · 2 portable & party speakers

JBL Cove M1 vs JBL Pulse 6

35specifications compared
18differ
17identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

The JBL Cove M1 has 0.4 cm more tweeter diameter than the JBL Pulse 6 (2 cm vs 1.6 cm). The JBL Cove M1 has 4.12 cm more woofer diameter than the JBL Pulse 6 (10.5 cm vs 6.38 cm). The JBL Cove M1 has 13 - 20000 Hz more frequency range than the JBL Pulse 6 (55 - 20000 Hz vs 42 - 20000 Hz). Only the JBL Pulse 6 has USB Type-C charging port. Tweeter diameter (imperial): 1.91 cm (0.75") on the JBL Cove M1, 1.6 cm (0.63") on the JBL Pulse 6.

Tweeter diameter
- Cove M1:2 cm
- Pulse 6:1.6 cm
Tweeter diameter (imperial)
- Cove M1:1.91 cm (0.75")
- Pulse 6:1.6 cm (0.63")
Woofer diameter
- Cove M1:10.5 cm
- Pulse 6:6.38 cm
Woofer diameter (imperial)
- Cove M1:10.2 cm (4")
- Pulse 6:6.35 cm (2.5")
Frequency range
- Cove M1:55 - 20000 Hz
- Pulse 6:42 - 20000 Hz
Connectivity technology
- Cove M1:Wired
- Pulse 6:Wireless
Bluetooth version
- Cove M1:5.3
- Pulse 6:6.0
Audio formats supported
- Cove M1:MP3, MPEG-1, MPEG-2
- Pulse 6:SBC, AAC

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Comparison of Cove M1, Pulse 6
67 specifications	A JBL Cove M1 View product	B JBL Pulse 6 View product
Loudspeakers4 differ
Number of speakers	1	1
Tweeter	Yes	Yes
Number of tweeter driversKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tweeter diameterDiffers	2 cm	1.6 cm
Tweeter diameter (imperial)Differs	1.91 cm (0.75")	1.6 cm (0.63")
Woofer	Yes	Yes
Number of woofer driversKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Woofer diameterDiffers	10.5 cm	6.38 cm
Woofer diameter (imperial)Differs	10.2 cm (4")	6.35 cm (2.5")
Audio1 differ
RMS rated powerKnown for one	110 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeDiffers	55 - 20000 Hz	42 - 20000 Hz
Woofer RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 W
Tweeter RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 W
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80 dB
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wired	Wireless
Wi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	5.3	6.0
Bluetooth profiles	A2DP, AVRCP	A2DP, AVRCP
3.5 mm connector	No	No
USB connectivity	Yes	Yes
USB connector typeKnown for one	USB Type-A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AUX in	No	No
Frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.4 - 2.4835 GHz
Designidentical
Product type	Mono portable speaker	Mono portable speaker
Product colour	Black	Black
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Illumination LEDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Illumination colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multi
Carrying handle(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performance1 differ
Recommended usage	Mobile phone / Smartphone	Mobile phone / Smartphone
Audio formats supportedDiffers	MP3, MPEG-1, MPEG-2	SBC, AAC
Card reader integrated	No	No
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power source typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth transmitter powerDiffers	15 dBm	14 dBm
USB Type-C charging portDiffers	No	Yes
USB output voltageKnown for one	5 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Built-in battery
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	34 Wh
Battery voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.2 V
Battery life (music)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 h
Battery recharge timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.5 h
DC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 V
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 40 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	125 mm	132 mm
DepthDiffers	125 mm	106 mm
HeightDiffers	184 mm	264 mm
WeightDiffers	1.65 kg	1.49 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	170 mm	169.5 mm
Package depthDiffers	170 mm	124.5 mm
Package heightDiffers	265 mm	299 mm
Package weightDiffers	2.3 kg	1.99 kg
Package type	Box	Box
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)	1 pc(s)
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter included	No	No
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Safety sheetKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Voice controlKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC power supplyKnown for one	100 - 240	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50/60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4722 mAh

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