Product comparison · 2 portable & party speakers

JBL COVE P1 vs Philips The Tube

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  • 33specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 12identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

The JBL COVE P1 has 2 more tweeter drivers than the Philips The Tube (4 vs 2). The Philips The Tube has 1 more woofer drivers than the JBL COVE P1 (2 vs 1). The Philips The Tube has 20 W more RMS rated power than the JBL COVE P1 (140 W vs 120 W). Only the JBL COVE P1 has Wi-Fi. Only the JBL COVE P1 has built-in microphone.

  • Number of tweeter drivers
    • COVE P1:4
    • The Tube:2
  • Number of woofer drivers
    • COVE P1:1
    • The Tube:2
  • Woofer diameter (imperial)
    • COVE P1:10.2 cm (4")
    • The Tube:13.3 cm (5.25")
  • RMS rated power
    • COVE P1:120 W
    • The Tube:140 W
  • Connectivity technology
    • COVE P1:Wired & Wireless
    • The Tube:Wireless
  • Wi-Fi
    • COVE P1:Yes
    • The Tube:No
  • Bluetooth version
    • COVE P1:5.3
    • The Tube:6.0
  • Product type
    • COVE P1:Mono portable speaker
    • The Tube:Stereo portable speaker

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Comparison of COVE P1, The Tube
64 specifications
Loudspeakers3 differ
Number of speakersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
TweeterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of tweeter driversDiffers42
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
Tweeter diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 cm
Audio1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers120 W140 W
Frequency range50 - 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 technologyDiffersWired & WirelessWireless
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.36.0
Bluetooth profilesA2DP, AVRCPA2DP, AVRCP
3.5 mm connectorNoNo
AUX inNoNo
Bluetooth rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 m
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersMono portable speakerStereo portable speaker
Product colourBlackBlack
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 radioNoNo
Auto power offKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power source typeKnown for oneAC, BatteryUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeBuilt-in batteryBuilt-in battery
Battery voltageDiffers10.8 V7.4 V
Battery life (music)Known for one14 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth transmitter powerKnown for one15 dBmUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 h
Battery recharge timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 h
USB Type-C charging portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers146 mm539 mm
DepthDiffers147 mm200.5 mm
HeightDiffers233 mm232.5 mm
WeightDiffers3.26 kg6.8 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers183 mm600 mm
Package depthDiffers213 mm260 mm
Package heightDiffers287 mm315 mm
Package weightDiffers4.35 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
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityDiffers4800 mAh10000 mAh
Technical detailsidentical
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

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