Product comparison · 2 portable & party speakers

JBL Cove X1 vs Philips The Tube

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 8identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

The JBL Cove X1 has 2 more tweeter drivers than the Philips The Tube (4 vs 2). The JBL Cove X1 has 1 cm more tweeter diameter than the Philips The Tube (3 cm vs 2 cm). The JBL Cove X1 has 60 W more RMS rated power than the Philips The Tube (200 W vs 140 W). Only the JBL Cove X1 has Wi-Fi. Only the JBL Cove X1 has built-in microphone.

  • Number of tweeter drivers
    • Cove X1:4
    • The Tube:2
  • Tweeter diameter
    • Cove X1:3 cm
    • The Tube:2 cm
  • RMS rated power
    • Cove X1:200 W
    • The Tube:140 W
  • Frequency range
    • Cove X1:45 - 20000 Hz
    • The Tube:50 - 20000 Hz
  • Connectivity technology
    • Cove X1:Wired & Wireless
    • The Tube:Wireless
  • Wi-Fi
    • Cove X1:Yes
    • The Tube:No
  • Bluetooth version
    • Cove X1:5.3
    • The Tube:6.0
  • Product type
    • Cove X1:Mono portable speaker
    • The Tube:Stereo portable speaker

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Comparison of Cove X1, The Tube
67 specifications
Loudspeakers2 differ
Number of speakersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
TweeterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of tweeter driversDiffers42
Tweeter diameterDiffers3 cm2 cm
Tweeter diameter (imperial)Known for one3.18 cm (1.25")Unknown — not stated by the source
WooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speaker typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2-way
Woofer diameter (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13.3 cm (5.25")
Audio2 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers200 W140 W
Frequency rangeDiffers45 - 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
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.36.0
Frequency rangeKnown for one2.4 - 2.4835 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
USB connectivityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-AUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 m
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersMono portable speakerStereo portable speaker
Volume controlKnown for oneButtonsUnknown — 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 usageDiffersUniversalTablet / Smartphone
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneMP3, MPEG-1, MPEG-2Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneDiffersYesNo
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
FM radioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Auto power offKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
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
Power consumption (standby)Known for one2 WUnknown — 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
WidthDiffers260 mm539 mm
DepthDiffers172 mm200.5 mm
HeightDiffers178 mm232.5 mm
WeightDiffers4.88 kg6.8 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers325 mm600 mm
Package depthDiffers225 mm260 mm
Package heightDiffers265 mm315 mm
Package weightDiffers5.97 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
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Safety sheetKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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
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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