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JBL Pulse 3 vs Sony SRS-XB40

3.62 in
8.78 in
JBL Pulse 3 Wireless Speaker
JBL Pulse 3
10.98 in
3.94 in
Sony SRS-XB40 Wireless Speaker
Sony SRS-XB40
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
16
3.6 out of 5
12 user ratings
5 stars
8 %
4 stars
66 %
3 stars
16 %
2 stars
8 %
1 stars
0 %
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18
4.1 out of 5
10 user ratings
5 stars
20 %
4 stars
70 %
3 stars
10 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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User rating
47
4.1 out of 5
47 user ratings
5 stars
42 %
4 stars
29 %
3 stars
21 %
2 stars
6 %
1 stars
0 %
47
4.4 out of 5
47 user ratings
5 stars
44 %
4 stars
46 %
3 stars
8 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Sound

JBL Pulse 3JBL Pulse 3
Sony SRS-XB40Sony SRS-XB40
Low frequency65.0 Hz20.0 Hz
High frequency20.0 kHz20.0 kHz
Peak power20.0 W30.0 W
Number of drivers32

Design

JBL Pulse 3JBL Pulse 3
Sony SRS-XB40Sony SRS-XB40
Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Red

Dimensions

JBL Pulse 3JBL Pulse 3
Sony SRS-XB40Sony SRS-XB40
Height8.78 in3.94 in
Width3.62 in10.98 in
Depth3.62 in4.13 in
Weight33.86 oz52.91 oz

Connectivity

JBL Pulse 3JBL Pulse 3
Sony SRS-XB40Sony SRS-XB40
USByesyes
Type of USB connectorMicro-USBMicro-USB
Bluetoothyesno
Bluetooth codecSBC
  • AAC
  • LDAC
  • SBC
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
Bluetooth version4.24.2
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)11
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)noyes

Features

JBL Pulse 3JBL Pulse 3
Sony SRS-XB40Sony SRS-XB40
Docking station for mobile/Tabletnono
Radio receivernono
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)nono
IP code (level of dust/water resistance)IPX7IPX5
Built-in microphoneyesyes

Power

JBL Pulse 3JBL Pulse 3
Sony SRS-XB40Sony SRS-XB40
Battery operatedyesyes
USB poweredyesyes
Electric (not USB)yesyes
Battery typeLi-polymerRechargeable Battery
Playback time12.0 h24.0 h
Battery life (max)12.0 h24.0 h

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