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JBL Pulse 3 vs Sony SRS-XB41

3.62 in
8.78 in
JBL Pulse 3 Wireless Speaker
JBL Pulse 3
11.46 in
4.09 in
Sony SRS-XB41 Wireless Speaker
Sony SRS-XB41
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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15
3.7 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
16 %
4 stars
66 %
3 stars
16 %
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 %
63
4.0 out of 5
63 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
47 %
3 stars
19 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Sound

JBL Pulse 3JBL Pulse 3
Sony SRS-XB41Sony SRS-XB41
Low frequency65.0 Hz20.0 Hz
High frequency20.0 kHz20.0 kHz
Number of drivers32

Design

JBL Pulse 3JBL Pulse 3
Sony SRS-XB41Sony SRS-XB41
Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Red
  • White

Dimensions

JBL Pulse 3JBL Pulse 3
Sony SRS-XB41Sony SRS-XB41
Height8.78 in4.09 in
Width3.62 in11.46 in
Depth3.62 in4.13 in
Weight33.86 oz52.91 oz

Connectivity

JBL Pulse 3JBL Pulse 3
Sony SRS-XB41Sony SRS-XB41
USByesyes
Type of USB connectorMicro-USBMicro-USB
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth codecSBC
  • AAC
  • LDAC
  • SBC
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
  • SBC
  • SPP
Bluetooth version4.24.2
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)11
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nono

Features

JBL Pulse 3JBL Pulse 3
Sony SRS-XB41Sony SRS-XB41
Docking station for mobile/Tabletnono
Radio receivernono
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)nono
IP code (level of dust/water resistance)IPX7IP67

Power

JBL Pulse 3JBL Pulse 3
Sony SRS-XB41Sony SRS-XB41
Battery operatedyesyes
USB poweredyesyes
Electric (not USB)yesno
Battery typeLi-polymerLi-Ion
Playback time12.0 h24.0 h
Battery life (max)12.0 h24.0 h

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