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JBL Cove X1 vs LG XG8T XBOOM BLK

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 11identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

The LG XG8T XBOOM BLK has 1 more speakers than the JBL Cove X1 (2 vs 1). The JBL Cove X1 has 3 more tweeter drivers than the LG XG8T XBOOM BLK (4 vs 1). The JBL Cove X1 has 1 more woofer drivers than the LG XG8T XBOOM BLK (2 vs 1). Only the JBL Cove X1 has Wi-Fi. Only the LG XG8T XBOOM BLK has USB Type-C charging port.

  • Number of speakers
    • Cove X1:1
    • XG8T XBOOM BLK:2
  • Number of tweeter drivers
    • Cove X1:4
    • XG8T XBOOM BLK:1
  • Tweeter diameter (imperial)
    • Cove X1:3.18 cm (1.25")
    • XG8T XBOOM BLK:3.99 cm (1.57")
  • Number of woofer drivers
    • Cove X1:2
    • XG8T XBOOM BLK:1
  • RMS rated power
    • Cove X1:200 W
    • XG8T XBOOM BLK:120 W
  • Connectivity technology
    • Cove X1:Wired & Wireless
    • XG8T XBOOM BLK:Wireless
  • Wi-Fi
    • Cove X1:Yes
    • XG8T XBOOM BLK:No
  • Bluetooth version
    • Cove X1:5.3
    • XG8T XBOOM BLK:5.1

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Comparison of Cove X1, XG8T XBOOM BLK
71 specifications
Loudspeakers4 differ
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.0 channels
Number of speakersDiffers12
TweeterYesYes
Number of tweeter driversDiffers41
Tweeter diameter (imperial)Differs3.18 cm (1.25")3.99 cm (1.57")
WooferYesYes
Number of woofer driversDiffers21
Tweeter diameterKnown for one3 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers200 W120 W
ImpedanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 Ω
Frequency rangeKnown for one45 - 20000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffersWired & WirelessWireless
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.35.1
3.5 mm connectorNoNo
USB connectivityYesYes
USB connector typeDiffersUSB Type-AUSB Type-C
AUX inNoNo
AirPlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Frequency rangeKnown for one2.4 - 2.4835 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth profilesKnown for oneA2DP, AVRCPUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product typeMono portable speakerMono portable speaker
Product colourBlackBlack
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Carrying handle(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIP67
Volume controlKnown for oneButtonsUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Recommended usageUniversalUniversal
Audio formats supportedDiffersMP3, MPEG-1, MPEG-2AAC, SBC
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
FM radioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Amplifieridentical
AmplifierKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power1 differ
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBattery
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBuilt-in battery
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source44 Wh
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14.8 V
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 h
Battery recharge timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 h
USB Type-C charging portDiffersNoYes
USB Type-C required charging power (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 W
USB Type-C required charging power (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 W
Bluetooth transmitter powerKnown for one15 dBmUnknown — not stated by the source
USB output voltageKnown for one5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers260 mm370 mm
DepthDiffers172 mm147 mm
HeightDiffers178 mm150 mm
WeightDiffers4.88 kg3.2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers325 mm422 mm
Package depthDiffers225 mm212 mm
Package heightDiffers265 mm262 mm
Package weightDiffers5.97 kg4.9 kg
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
AC adapter includedNoNo
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Safety sheetKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2985 mAh
Logistics dataidentical
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 year(s)
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
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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