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JBL Charge 2+ vs JBL Pulse 3

7.29 in
3.11 in
JBL Charge 2+ Wireless Speaker
JBL Charge 2+
3.62 in
8.78 in
JBL Pulse 3 Wireless Speaker
JBL Pulse 3
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
18
4.0 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
16 %
4 stars
83 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
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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
41
4.1 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
36 %
4 stars
39 %
3 stars
21 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
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

JBL Charge 2+JBL Charge 2+
JBL Pulse 3JBL Pulse 3
Low frequency75.0 Hz65.0 Hz
High frequency20.0 kHz20.0 kHz
Peak power15.0 W20.0 W
Number of drivers23

Design

JBL Charge 2+JBL Charge 2+
JBL Pulse 3JBL Pulse 3
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Green
  • Grey
  • Red
  • White
  • Black
  • White

Dimensions

JBL Charge 2+JBL Charge 2+
JBL Pulse 3JBL Pulse 3
Height3.11 in8.78 in
Width7.29 in3.62 in
Depth3.11 in3.62 in
Weight21.16 oz33.86 oz

Connectivity

JBL Charge 2+JBL Charge 2+
JBL Pulse 3JBL Pulse 3
USByesyes
Type of USB connectorMicro-USBMicro-USB
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth codecSBCSBC
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
Bluetooth version3.04.2
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)11
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nono

Features

JBL Charge 2+JBL Charge 2+
JBL Pulse 3JBL Pulse 3
Docking station for mobile/Tabletnono
Radio receivernono
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)nono
IP code (level of dust/water resistance)IPX5IPX7

Power

JBL Charge 2+JBL Charge 2+
JBL Pulse 3JBL Pulse 3
Battery operatedyesyes
USB poweredyesyes
Electric (not USB)noyes
Battery typeLi-polymerLi-polymer
Playback time12.0 h12.0 h
Battery life (max)12.0 h12.0 h

Pros & Cons

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