Product comparison · 2 virtual assistant devices

JBL Link Music vs Lenovo Smart Clock Essential

15specifications compared
6differ
9identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Link Music:Beige
- Smart Clock Essential:Black, Grey
Bluetooth version
- Link Music:4.2
- Smart Clock Essential:5.0
Width
- Link Music:112 mm
- Smart Clock Essential:121 mm
Height
- Link Music:134 mm
- Smart Clock Essential:64 mm
Weight
- Link Music:730 g
- Smart Clock Essential:328 g

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Comparison of Link Music, Smart Clock Essential
47 specifications	A JBL Link Music View product	B Lenovo Smart Clock Essential View product
Features1 differ
Virtual assistant	Google Assistant	Google Assistant
ShapeKnown for one	Cylinder	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Beige	Black, Grey
Colour nameKnown for one	Straw	Unknown — not stated by the source
Voice control	Yes	Yes
Built-in streaming technologiesKnown for one	Chromecast	Unknown — not stated by the source
Works with the Google AssistantKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Activity	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Hands-free modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone mute	Yes	Yes
Multi-Room Streaming (MRS) supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	FLAC, HE-AAC, LC-AAC, LPCM, MP3, OPUS, Vorbis, WAV	Unknown — not stated by the source
Music appsKnown for one	Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Speakers RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of microphonesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Volume controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Buttons
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technology	Wireless	Wireless
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi band	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Bluetooth versionDiffers	4.2	5.0
USB charging port	Yes	Yes
AC (power) inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	20 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	112 mm	121 mm
HeightDiffers	134 mm	64 mm
WeightDiffers	730 g	328 g
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	83 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for one	Box	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	USB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Display diagonalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10.2 cm (4")
TouchscreenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Backlight displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Built-in processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A113X
Processor frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 GHz
Built-in cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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