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JBL Charge 3 vs Sony SRS-XB30

8.39 in
3.48 in
JBL Charge 3 Wireless Speaker
JBL Charge 3
8.98 in
3.23 in
Sony SRS-XB30 Wireless Speaker
Sony SRS-XB30
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 %
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13
4.1 out of 5
4 user ratings
5 stars
25 %
4 stars
75 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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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 %
51
3.7 out of 5
51 user ratings
5 stars
25 %
4 stars
39 %
3 stars
23 %
2 stars
5 %
1 stars
5 %

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Full Comparison

Sound

JBL Charge 3JBL Charge 3
Sony SRS-XB30Sony SRS-XB30
Channels2.02.0
Low frequency65.0 Hz20.0 Hz
High frequency20.0 kHz20.0 kHz
Peak power20.0 W30.0 W
Number of drivers22

Design

JBL Charge 3JBL Charge 3
Sony SRS-XB30Sony SRS-XB30
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Blue,Red
  • Green
  • Grey
  • Red
  • Turquoise
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Green
  • Red
  • White

Dimensions

JBL Charge 3JBL Charge 3
Sony SRS-XB30Sony SRS-XB30
Height3.48 in3.23 in
Width8.39 in8.98 in
Depth3.43 in3.39 in
Weight28.22 oz34.57 oz

Connectivity

JBL Charge 3JBL Charge 3
Sony SRS-XB30Sony SRS-XB30
USByesyes
USB version2.02.0
Type of USB connectorMicro-USB
USB
AUX inyesyes
Bluetoothyesno
Bluetooth codecSBC
  • AAC
  • LDAC
  • SBC
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
  • SBC
  • SPP
Bluetooth version4.14.2
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)11
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)noyes
NFCyesyes

Features

JBL Charge 3JBL Charge 3
Sony SRS-XB30Sony SRS-XB30
Docking station for mobile/Tabletnono
Radio receivernono
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)nono
USB input portyesyes
IP code (level of dust/water resistance)IPX7IPX5
Built-in microphoneyesyes

Power

JBL Charge 3JBL Charge 3
Sony SRS-XB30Sony SRS-XB30
Battery operatedyesyes
USB poweredyesyes
Electric (not USB)noyes
Battery typeLi-polymerLi-Ion
Playback time20.0 h24.0 h
Battery life (max)12.0 h24.0 h

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