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Braven Balance vs JBL Charge 3

Braven Balance Wireless Speaker
Braven Balance
8.39 in
3.48 in
JBL Charge 3 Wireless Speaker
JBL Charge 3
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
12
3.8 out of 5
3 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
100 %
3 stars
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2 stars
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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 %
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0 %
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User rating
39
4.1 out of 5
39 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
56 %
3 stars
15 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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

Braven BalanceBraven Balance
JBL Charge 3JBL Charge 3
Channels1.02.0
Number of drivers22

Design

Braven BalanceBraven Balance
JBL Charge 3JBL Charge 3
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Grey
  • Grey,Lavender
  • Grey,Lime
  • Grey,Magenta
  • Grey,Orange
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Blue,Red
  • Green
  • Grey
  • Red
  • Turquoise

Dimensions

Braven BalanceBraven Balance
JBL Charge 3JBL Charge 3
Weight28.64 oz28.22 oz

Connectivity

Braven BalanceBraven Balance
JBL Charge 3JBL Charge 3
USByesyes
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 codec
  • aptX
  • SBC
SBC
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • GAVDP
  • HFP
  • HSP
  • IOPT
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
Bluetooth version2.1 + EDR4.1
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)11
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nono

Features

Braven BalanceBraven Balance
JBL Charge 3JBL Charge 3
Docking station for mobile/Tabletnono
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)nono
Speakerphoneyesyes
USB input portyesyes
Power bankyesyes
IP code (level of dust/water resistance)IPX7IPX7
Built-in microphoneyesyes

Power

Braven BalanceBraven Balance
JBL Charge 3JBL Charge 3
Battery operatedyesyes
USB poweredyesyes
Electric (not USB)yesno
Battery typeRechargeable BatteryLi-polymer
Playback time18.0 h20.0 h
Battery capacity4000.0 mAh6000.0 mAh
Battery life (max)18.0 h12.0 h

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with JBL Charge 3