Product comparison · 2 portable & party speakers

JBL Go Essential 2 vs Music Sound Sound Box

34specifications compared
18differ
16identical
50known for one product only

Key differences

RMS rated power
- Go Essential 2:3.1 W
- Sound Box:80 W
Bluetooth version
- Go Essential 2:4.2
- Sound Box:5.3
USB connector type
- Go Essential 2:USB Type-C
- Sound Box:USB Type-A
Built-in display
- Go Essential 2:No
- Sound Box:Yes
Card reader integrated
- Go Essential 2:No
- Sound Box:Yes
Battery voltage
- Go Essential 2:3.7 V
- Sound Box:7.4 V
Battery life (max)
- Go Essential 2:5 h
- Sound Box:4.5 h
Battery recharge time
- Go Essential 2:2.5 h
- Sound Box:3.5 h

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Comparison of Go Essential 2, Sound Box
84 specifications	A JBL Go Essential 2 View product	B Music Sound Sound Box View product
Loudspeakersidentical
Number of speakers	1	1
Number of driversKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Driver diameterKnown for one	4 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer driver diameterKnown for one	4 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	3.1 W	80 W
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	3.1 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeKnown for one	180 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one	80 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technology	Wireless	Wireless
Wi-Fi	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	4.2	5.3
Bluetooth profiles	A2DP, AVRCP	A2DP, AVRCP
Bluetooth rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 m
3.5 mm connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
6.35 mm connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
USB connector typeDiffers	USB Type-C	USB Type-A
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
AUX inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cord lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 m
Frequency rangeKnown for one	2.4 - 2.4835 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth transmitter modulationKnown for one	8DPSK, DQPSK, GFSK	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connectivityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AirPlayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB charging portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Party speaker
Product designKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Tower
Product colour	Black	Black
Volume controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Built-in displayDiffers	No	Yes
Display typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LCD
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
Protection featuresKnown for one	Dustproof, Waterproof	Unknown — not stated by the source
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for one	IP67	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Recommended usage	Universal	Universal
Card reader integratedDiffers	No	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MicroSD (TransFlash)
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
FM radio	No	No
Brand compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Universal
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hands-free modeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Battery type	Built-in battery	Built-in battery
Battery voltageDiffers	3.7 V	7.4 V
Battery life (max)Differs	5 h	4.5 h
Battery recharge timeDiffers	2.5 h	3.5 h
USB Type-C charging port	Yes	Yes
USB Type-C required charging power (max)	5 W	5 W
USB Type-C required charging power (min)	2.5 W	2.5 W
Power source typeKnown for one	Battery, USB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth transmitter powerKnown for one	6 dBm	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
UN numberKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UN3481
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	86 mm	280 mm
DepthDiffers	31.6 mm	290 mm
HeightDiffers	71.2 mm	580 mm
WeightDiffers	180 g	6.85 kg
Packaging data5 differ
Package widthDiffers	115 mm	328 mm
Package depthDiffers	33 mm	329 mm
Package heightDiffers	100 mm	613 mm
Package weightDiffers	240 g	7.55 kg
Package typeDiffers	Hanging box	Box
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)	1 pc(s)
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-C
AC adapter included	No	No
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers	730 mAh	240 mAh
Battery weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	145 g
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Radio Equipment Directive (RED)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	CE, UKCA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Dangerous goods classKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Class 9
Warranty period	2 year(s)	2 year(s)
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wireless chargingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Bluetooth frequency bandKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.402 - 2.48 GHz
Cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 m
WaterproofKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Amplifieridentical
AmplifierKnown for one	Built-in	Unknown — not stated by the source

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