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JBL Charge vs TDK A33

2.91 in
6.89 in
JBL Charge Wireless Speaker
JBL Charge
9.49 in
3.74 in
TDK A33 Wireless Speaker
TDK A33
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 %
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1
1 editorial reviews
While the TDK Life on Record A33 Wireless Weatherproof Speaker has a few small shortcomings, it delivers very good sound for its size and price (around $150) and is well suited to both indoor and outdoor use with a sturdy, splashproof design.Read 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 %
36
4.1 out of 5
36 user ratings
5 stars
38 %
4 stars
27 %
3 stars
33 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %

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Full Comparison

Sound

JBL ChargeJBL Charge
TDK A33TDK A33
Channels1.02.1
Low frequency150.0 Hz82.0 Hz
High frequency20.0 kHz20.0 kHz
Peak power10.0 W15.0 W

Design

JBL ChargeJBL Charge
TDK A33TDK A33
Colour of product
  • Black,Grey
  • Blue
  • Green
  • Grey
Black

Dimensions

JBL ChargeJBL Charge
TDK A33TDK A33
Height6.89 in3.74 in
Width2.91 in9.49 in
Depth2.91 in2.01 in
Weight38.08 oz42.4 oz

Connectivity

JBL ChargeJBL Charge
TDK A33TDK A33
USByesyes
USB version2.02.0
Type of USB connector
USB
Micro-USB
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
Aptx Supportnono
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth codecSBC
  • AAC
  • SBC
Bluetooth profileA2DP
  • A2DP
  • HFP
  • HSP
Wired inputs
  • 3.5mm
  • Micro-USB
  • 3.5mm
  • Micro-USB
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)11
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nono

Features

JBL ChargeJBL Charge
TDK A33TDK A33
Docking station for mobile/Tabletnono
Radio receivernono
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)nono

Power

JBL ChargeJBL Charge
TDK A33TDK A33
Battery operatedyesyes
USB poweredyesno
Electric (not USB)noyes
Battery typeLi-IonNiMH
Playback time12.0 h5.0 h
Battery life (max)12.0 h6.0 h

Pros & Cons

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