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Apple HomePod vs JBL Pulse 3

5.59 in
6.77 in
Apple HomePod Wireless Speaker
Apple HomePod
3.62 in
8.78 in
JBL Pulse 3 Wireless Speaker
JBL Pulse 3
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
86
3.7 out of 5
31 user ratings
5 stars
12 %
4 stars
77 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
6 %
1 stars
0 %
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16
3.6 out of 5
12 user ratings
5 stars
8 %
4 stars
66 %
3 stars
16 %
2 stars
8 %
1 stars
0 %
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User rating
133
3.4 out of 5
133 user ratings
5 stars
26 %
4 stars
19 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
21 %
1 stars
6 %
47
4.1 out of 5
47 user ratings
5 stars
42 %
4 stars
29 %
3 stars
21 %
2 stars
6 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Sound

Apple HomePodApple HomePod
JBL Pulse 3JBL Pulse 3
Low frequency40.0 Hz65.0 Hz
High frequency20.0 kHz20.0 kHz

Design

Apple HomePodApple HomePod
JBL Pulse 3JBL Pulse 3
Colour of product
  • Grey
  • White
  • Black
  • White

Dimensions

Apple HomePodApple HomePod
JBL Pulse 3JBL Pulse 3
Height6.77 in8.78 in
Width5.59 in3.62 in
Depth5.59 in3.62 in
Weight88.18 oz33.86 oz

Connectivity

Apple HomePodApple HomePod
JBL Pulse 3JBL Pulse 3
USBnoyes
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth codecAACSBC
Bluetooth version5.04.2
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesno

Features

Apple HomePodApple HomePod
JBL Pulse 3JBL Pulse 3
Docking station for mobile/Tabletnono
Radio receivernono
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)yesno
Built-in microphoneyesyes

Power

Apple HomePodApple HomePod
JBL Pulse 3JBL Pulse 3
Battery operatednoyes
Electric (not USB)yesyes

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Apple HomePod

          Often compared with JBL Pulse 3