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Bose SoundLink Mini II vs JBL Charge 3

7.09 in
2.01 in
Bose SoundLink Mini II Wireless Speaker
Bose SoundLink Mini II
8.39 in
3.48 in
JBL Charge 3 Wireless Speaker
JBL Charge 3
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
22
4.1 out of 5
11 user ratings
5 stars
45 %
4 stars
45 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
9 %
1 stars
0 %
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44
3.9 out of 5
23 user ratings
5 stars
26 %
4 stars
60 %
3 stars
13 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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User rating
64
3.8 out of 5
64 user ratings
5 stars
29 %
4 stars
31 %
3 stars
31 %
2 stars
6 %
1 stars
1 %
80
3.9 out of 5
80 user ratings
5 stars
42 %
4 stars
20 %
3 stars
22 %
2 stars
11 %
1 stars
3 %

Full Comparison

Sound

Bose SoundLink Mini IIBose SoundLink Mini II
JBL Charge 3JBL Charge 3
Channels1.02.0

Design

Bose SoundLink Mini IIBose SoundLink Mini II
JBL Charge 3JBL Charge 3
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Copper
  • Carbon
  • Pearl
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Blue,Red
  • Green
  • Grey
  • Red
  • Turquoise

Dimensions

Bose SoundLink Mini IIBose SoundLink Mini II
JBL Charge 3JBL Charge 3
Height2.01 in3.48 in
Width7.09 in8.39 in
Depth2.28 in3.43 in
Weight23.63 oz28.22 oz

Connectivity

Bose SoundLink Mini IIBose SoundLink Mini II
JBL Charge 3JBL Charge 3
USByesyes
USB version2.02.0
Type of USB connectorMicro-USBMicro-USB
AUX inyesyes
Source of connection
  • iOS App
  • Android App
  • Windows Phone App
  • Mac App
  • PC App
  • Integrated in Speaker
  • iOS App
  • Android App
  • Windows Phone App
  • Mac App
  • PC App
  • Integrated in Speaker
Aptx Supportnono
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth version2.04.1
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)11
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nono

Features

Bose SoundLink Mini IIBose SoundLink Mini II
JBL Charge 3JBL Charge 3
Docking station for mobile/Tabletnono
Radio receivernono
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)nono
Memory card readernono
Speakerphoneyesyes
USB input portyesyes

Power

Bose SoundLink Mini IIBose SoundLink Mini II
JBL Charge 3JBL Charge 3
Battery operatedyesyes
USB poweredyesyes
Electric (not USB)yesno
Battery typeLi-IonLi-polymer
Playback time10.0 h20.0 h
Battery capacity1600.0 mAh6000.0 mAh
Battery life (max)10.0 h12.0 h

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

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