Anker Soundcode Flare 2 vs JBL JR Pop - Where are the differences?

Let's compare the Anker Soundcode Flare 2 and the JBL JR Pop and take a closer look at the differences. With the year of publication 2019 the Soundcode Flare 2 is newer than the JR Pop from the year 2018.

Size and weight

The two devices differ in their dimensions. The smaller a loudspeaker is, the more practical it is in use, of course.

• Anker Soundcode Flare 2: 8.9 cm x 16 cm x 8.9 cm
• JBL JR Pop: 8.78 cm x 7.55 cm x 3.97 cm

Battery

With regard to battery life, the Anker Soundcode Flare 2 can trump with up to 12,0 hours. The Anker Soundcode Flare 2 has a battery life of up to 5,0 hours. In practice, the specification of the battery life can often be somewhat lower, since the manufacturers specify the maximum possible performance. In the loading time the JBL JR Pop performs better with 2,0 hours. With the Anker Soundcode Flare 2 the loading time is 3,5 hours.

Waterproof

Both speakers are waterproof. Both the JBL JR Pop and the Anker Soundcode Flare 2 are certified with IPX7.

Bluetooth

With Bluetooth version 5.0 the Anker Soundcode Flare 2 has a newer version than the JBL JR Pop. There we have Bluetooth of the version 4.2. A newer Bluetooth version offers a better stability in the connection. Thus also a higher comfort in the application is given.

Powerbank

With the Powerbank function, other devices can be charged via USB using the speaker. Of course, this is at the expense of the battery life of the speaker.

Leistung

The performance is the Anker Soundcode Flare 2 at 20 Watt. The JBL JR Pop has a power of 3 Watt. The driver of the JBL JR Pop has 5 mm.

Lichteffekte

Both speakers have light effects. This has no effect on the sound. The light show is only for visual purposes. With the Anker Soundcode Flare 2 the effects are colored.