Product comparison · 2 portable & party speakers

JBL Cove M1 vs Philips The Tube

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 9identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

The JBL Cove M1 has 1 more tweeter drivers than the Philips The Tube (3 vs 2). The Philips The Tube has 1 more woofer drivers than the JBL Cove M1 (2 vs 1). The Philips The Tube has 30 W more RMS rated power than the JBL Cove M1 (140 W vs 110 W). Only the JBL Cove M1 has Wi-Fi. Only the JBL Cove M1 has built-in microphone.

  • Number of tweeter drivers
    • Cove M1:3
    • The Tube:2
  • Number of woofer drivers
    • Cove M1:1
    • The Tube:2
  • Woofer diameter (imperial)
    • Cove M1:10.2 cm (4")
    • The Tube:13.3 cm (5.25")
  • RMS rated power
    • Cove M1:110 W
    • The Tube:140 W
  • Frequency range
    • Cove M1:55 - 20000 Hz
    • The Tube:50 - 20000 Hz
  • Connectivity technology
    • Cove M1:Wired
    • The Tube:Wireless
  • Wi-Fi
    • Cove M1:Yes
    • The Tube:No
  • Bluetooth version
    • Cove M1:5.3
    • The Tube:6.0

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Comparison of Cove M1, The Tube
67 specifications
Loudspeakers3 differ
Number of speakersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
TweeterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of tweeter driversDiffers32
Tweeter diameter2 cm2 cm
Tweeter diameter (imperial)Known for one1.91 cm (0.75")Unknown — not stated by the source
WooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of woofer driversDiffers12
Woofer diameterKnown for one10.5 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Woofer diameter (imperial)Differs10.2 cm (4")13.3 cm (5.25")
Speaker typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2-way
Audio2 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers110 W140 W
Frequency rangeDiffers55 - 20000 Hz50 - 20000 Hz
ImpedanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 Ω
Peak Music Power Output (PMPO)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source280 W
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffersWiredWireless
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.36.0
Bluetooth profilesA2DP, AVRCPA2DP, AVRCP
3.5 mm connectorNoNo
USB connectivityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-AUnknown — not stated by the source
AUX inNoNo
Bluetooth rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 m
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersMono portable speakerStereo portable speaker
Product colourBlackBlack
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Product designKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTube
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTFT
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIP67
Performance2 differ
Recommended usageDiffersMobile phone / SmartphoneTablet / Smartphone
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneMP3, MPEG-1, MPEG-2Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedNoNo
Built-in microphoneDiffersYesNo
FM radioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Auto power offKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power source typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth transmitter powerKnown for one15 dBmUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C charging portDiffersNoYes
USB output voltageKnown for one5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBuilt-in battery
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.4 V
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 h
Battery recharge timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 h
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers125 mm539 mm
DepthDiffers125 mm200.5 mm
HeightDiffers184 mm232.5 mm
WeightDiffers1.65 kg6.8 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers170 mm600 mm
Package depthDiffers170 mm260 mm
Package heightDiffers265 mm315 mm
Package weightDiffers2.3 kg9.2 kg
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffersACUSB
AC adapter includedNoNo
Quick start guideYesYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Safety sheetKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Voice controlKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC power supplyKnown for one100 - 240Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
AC input frequencyKnown for one50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, 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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10000 mAh

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