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JBL Charge 3 vs Sony SRS-XB31

8.39 in
3.48 in
JBL Charge 3 Wireless Speaker
JBL Charge 3
9.09 in
3.43 in
Sony SRS-XB31 Wireless Speaker
Sony SRS-XB31
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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10
3.9 out of 5
5 user ratings
5 stars
20 %
4 stars
80 %
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 %
69
4.1 out of 5
69 user ratings
5 stars
52 %
4 stars
18 %
3 stars
18 %
2 stars
5 %
1 stars
4 %

Full Comparison

Sound

JBL Charge 3JBL Charge 3
Sony SRS-XB31Sony SRS-XB31
Channels2.02.0
Low frequency65.0 Hz20.0 Hz
High frequency20.0 kHz20.0 kHz
Number of drivers22

Design

JBL Charge 3JBL Charge 3
Sony SRS-XB31Sony SRS-XB31
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Blue,Red
  • Green
  • Grey
  • Red
  • Turquoise
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Red
  • White
  • Yellow
Built-in displayyesno

Dimensions

JBL Charge 3JBL Charge 3
Sony SRS-XB31Sony SRS-XB31
Height3.48 in3.43 in
Width8.39 in9.09 in
Depth3.43 in3.19 in
Weight28.22 oz31.39 oz

Connectivity

JBL Charge 3JBL Charge 3
Sony SRS-XB31Sony SRS-XB31
USByesyes
Type of USB connectorMicro-USBMicro-USB
AUX inyesyes
Bluetoothyesyes
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)nono
NFCyesyes

Features

JBL Charge 3JBL Charge 3
Sony SRS-XB31Sony SRS-XB31
Docking station for mobile/Tabletnoyes
USB input portyesyes
IP code (level of dust/water resistance)IPX7IP67

Power

JBL Charge 3JBL Charge 3
Sony SRS-XB31Sony SRS-XB31
Battery operatedyesyes
USB poweredyesyes
Battery typeLi-polymerLi-Ion
Playback time20.0 h24.0 h
Battery life (max)12.0 h24.0 h

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