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JBL Charge 4 vs Sony SRS-HG1

    8.66 in
    3.66 in
    JBL Charge 4 Wireless Speaker
    JBL Charge 4
      8.03 in
      2.44 in
      Sony SRS-HG1 Wireless Speaker
      Sony SRS-HG1
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      6
      4.6 out of 5
      4 user ratings
      5 stars
      		75 %
      4 stars
      		25 %
      3 stars
      		0 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
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      5
      5 editorial reviews
      The Sony h.ear go SRS-HG1 Wi-Fi portable speaker supports multiple wireless connectivity like Bluetooth, USB DAC, Google Cast, DLNA. It has a flat audio response, so turn on Extra Bass mode for best effects.Read more
      Sony H.ear Go SRS-HG1 is one of the company’s latest premium-sounding wireless speaker with high-resolution audio and extra bass feature. Like all suchRead more
      Sony's new line of portable Bluetooth speakers, the SRS-HG1 h.ear go wireless speakers, pack a powerful audio punch within their svelte frames.. Read more at straitstimes.com.Read more
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      User rating
      91
      4.1 out of 5
      91 user ratings
      5 stars
      		52 %
      4 stars
      		23 %
      3 stars
      		12 %
      2 stars
      		7 %
      1 stars
      		4 %
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      4.0 out of 5
      24 user ratings
      5 stars
      		12 %
      4 stars
      		70 %
      3 stars
      		16 %
      2 stars
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Sound

      JBL Charge 4JBL Charge 4
      Sony SRS-HG1Sony SRS-HG1
      Channels1.02.0
      Low frequency
      N/A
      		20.0 Hz
      High frequency
      N/A
      		20.0 kHz
      Peak power
      N/A
      		24.0 W
      Supported formats
      N/A
      		.aac

      Design

      JBL Charge 4JBL Charge 4
      Sony SRS-HG1Sony SRS-HG1
      Colour of product
      • Beige
      • Black
      • Blue
      • Cyan
      • Green
      • Grey
      • Pink
      • Red
      • Sand
      • Teal
      • White
      • Yellow
      • Black
      • Blue
      • Pink
      • Red
      • Yellow

      Dimensions

      JBL Charge 4JBL Charge 4
      Sony SRS-HG1Sony SRS-HG1
      Height3.66 in2.44 in
      Width8.66 in8.03 in
      Depth3.74 in2.36 in
      Weight34.04 oz27.87 oz

      Connectivity

      JBL Charge 4JBL Charge 4
      Sony SRS-HG1Sony SRS-HG1
      Bluetoothyesyes
      Bluetooth profile
      • A2DP
      • AVRCP
      • A2DP
      • AVRCP
      • HFP
      • SPP
      Bluetooth version4.24.2
      Wireless network (Wi-Fi)noyes
      USB
      N/A
      		yes
      USB version
      N/A
      		2.0
      Other connectors
      N/A
      Ethernet
      Type of USB connector
      N/A
      		Micro-USB
      Source of connection
      N/A
      • iOS App
      • Android App
      • Windows Phone App
      • Mac App
      • PC App
      • Integrated in Speaker
      Aptx Support
      N/A
      		no
      Bluetooth codec
      N/A
      • AAC
      • LDAC
      • SBC
      Wired inputs
      N/A
      • 3.5mm
      • Micro-USB
      Bluetooth wireless range
      N/A
      		98.43 ft
      Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)
      N/A
      		1
      AirPlay
      N/A
      		no
      DLNA
      N/A
      		yes
      NFC
      N/A
      		yes

      Power

      JBL Charge 4JBL Charge 4
      Sony SRS-HG1Sony SRS-HG1
      USB poweredyesyes
      Battery typeLi-polymerLi-Ion
      Playback time20.0 h12.0 h
      Battery operated
      N/A
      		yes
      Electric (not USB)
      N/A
      		yes

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
      • s waterproof and it looks great
      • it looked really awesome and sleek
      • awesome and detailed lows; and a great bass response
      • Powerful; clear; and crisp
      • audio quality is has highly improved compared
      • Charge series just gets better with every new release
      • delivered cleaner; clearer and more refined sounds
      • svelte cylindrical shape is easy to pop into a bag
      • Both speakers are rated for 20 hours of constant playback
      • The mids are also great; allowing vocals to come through loud and clear
      • sounds exceptional and visually-appealing
      • The battery life is rated at around 12 hours
      • highs with clean midrange that made vocals sound crisp and present
      • speakers are versatile and deliver powerful audio
      • sound quality is impressive for a speaker its size
      Cons
      • too different than the previous model
      • use the USB-A port for everything charging related
      • not really the equivalent of a Sonos system
      • still rocking dual exposed passive radiators
      • bass tends to lose power over distance faster than higher-pitched sounds
      • chunky connection port cover on the back is sealed
      • will charge over USB from a 5V supply
      • spills or even submersion in water
      • s no speakerphone on this new generation either
      • buttons at the top of the device
      • just slightly heavier and larger than the Charge 3
      • the Bluetooth speaker can also be submerged in water
      • JBL Charge 4 is now unavailable to buy from most retailers
      • the USB-C port on the back is only for charging the speaker
      • The highs are no longer a weakness
      • a little bit pricey at Php9
      • your blog cannot share posts by email
      • there is no need to be nearby the device unlike Bluetooth
      • the kick-bass sounds unnatural as it lacks the resonance
      • Wi-Fi audio is heavily dependent on your home networking quality
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      • The colours it comes in are as loud as its music volume
      • mic on the speaker tends to let in lots of ambient noise

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