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JBL Charge vs Sony SRS-BTM8

2.91 in
6.89 in
JBL Charge Wireless Speaker
JBL Charge
9.65 in
7.28 in
Sony SRS-BTM8 Wireless Speaker
Sony SRS-BTM8
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
29
4.0 out of 5
15 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
46 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Read editorial reviews
6
6 editorial reviews
This is a <b>speaker</b> with a handle that can be mains or battery powered. Apart from Bluetooth, NFC and the ability to have a hands free conversation with it from a Smartphone it also has a 3.5mm socket so an MP3 player can be connected.Read more
Bluetooth speakers are a useful invention, allowing your music to travel with you – whether that's from front room to kitchen, kitchen to garden, or garden to holiday villa pool.Read more
The GHI's Tried & Tested verdict of the Sony Wireless Speaker System SRS-BTM8Read more
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User rating
40
3.8 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
22 %
4 stars
37 %
3 stars
37 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
40
4.2 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
45 %
4 stars
32 %
3 stars
22 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Sound

JBL ChargeJBL Charge
Sony SRS-BTM8Sony SRS-BTM8
Channels1.02.0
Low frequency150.0 Hz150.0 Hz
High frequency20.0 kHz20.0 kHz
Peak power10.0 W4.0 W
Impedance80.0 Ω6.0 Ω
Number of drivers22

Design

JBL ChargeJBL Charge
Sony SRS-BTM8Sony SRS-BTM8
Colour of product
  • Black,Grey
  • Blue
  • Green
  • Grey
  • Black
  • White
Built-in displaynono

Dimensions

JBL ChargeJBL Charge
Sony SRS-BTM8Sony SRS-BTM8
Height6.89 in7.28 in
Width2.91 in9.65 in
Depth2.91 in3.46 in
Weight38.08 oz37.39 oz

Connectivity

JBL ChargeJBL Charge
Sony SRS-BTM8Sony SRS-BTM8
USByesno
AUX inyesyes
Source of connection
  • iOS App
  • Android App
  • Windows Phone App
  • Mac App
  • PC App
  • iOS App
  • Android App
  • Windows Phone App
  • Mac App
  • PC App
  • Integrated in Speaker
Aptx Supportnono
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth codecSBCSBC
Bluetooth profileA2DP
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
Wired inputs
  • 3.5mm
  • Micro-USB
3.5mm
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)11
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nono

Features

JBL ChargeJBL Charge
Sony SRS-BTM8Sony SRS-BTM8
Docking station for mobile/Tabletnono
Radio receivernono
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)nono

Power

JBL ChargeJBL Charge
Sony SRS-BTM8Sony SRS-BTM8
Battery operatedyesyes
Electric (not USB)noyes
Battery typeLi-IonAlkaline
Playback time12.0 h20.0 h
Battery life (max)12.0 h20.0 h

Pros & Cons

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