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JBL Charge 3 vs Sonos PLAY:1

8.39 in
3.48 in
JBL Charge 3 Wireless Speaker
JBL Charge 3
4.71 in
6.34 in
Sonos PLAY:1 Wireless Speaker
Sonos PLAY:1
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
44
3.9 out of 5
23 user ratings
5 stars
26 %
4 stars
60 %
3 stars
13 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Read editorial reviews
54
4.5 out of 5
23 user ratings
5 stars
56 %
4 stars
43 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Read editorial reviews
User rating
80
3.9 out of 5
80 user ratings
5 stars
42 %
4 stars
20 %
3 stars
22 %
2 stars
11 %
1 stars
3 %
47
3.9 out of 5
47 user ratings
5 stars
23 %
4 stars
51 %
3 stars
19 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
2 %

Full Comparison

Sound

JBL Charge 3JBL Charge 3
Sonos PLAY:1Sonos PLAY:1
Channels2.01.0
Number of drivers22

Design

JBL Charge 3JBL Charge 3
Sonos PLAY:1Sonos PLAY:1
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Blue,Red
  • Green
  • Grey
  • Red
  • Turquoise
  • Black
  • Black,Graphite
  • Graphite,White
  • White

Dimensions

JBL Charge 3JBL Charge 3
Sonos PLAY:1Sonos PLAY:1
Height3.48 in6.34 in
Width8.39 in4.71 in
Depth3.43 in4.71 in
Weight28.22 oz65.26 oz

Connectivity

JBL Charge 3JBL Charge 3
Sonos PLAY:1Sonos PLAY:1
USByesno
Source of connection
  • iOS App
  • Android App
  • Windows Phone App
  • Mac App
  • PC App
  • Integrated in Speaker
  • iOS App
  • Android App
  • Mac App
  • PC App
  • Integrated in Speaker
Aptx Supportnono
Bluetoothyesno
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)10
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)noyes

Features

JBL Charge 3JBL Charge 3
Sonos PLAY:1Sonos PLAY:1
Docking station for mobile/Tabletnono
Radio receivernono
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)nono
Power bankyesyes

Power

JBL Charge 3JBL Charge 3
Sonos PLAY:1Sonos PLAY:1
Battery operatedyesno
Electric (not USB)noyes

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with JBL Charge 3

          Often compared with Sonos PLAY:1