Anker Soundcore 2 vs JBL GO 3 - Where are the differences?

Brand
Anker
JBL
Product name
Soundcore 2
GO 3
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Only differences
Audio
Watts speakers
Watts speakers
2 x 6 Watt
Watts speakers
4.2 Watt
Battery
Battery life
Battery life
24,0 hours
Battery life
5,0 hours
Periphery
Recharge
Recharge
MicroUSB
Recharge
USB-C
Powerbank
Powerbank
No
Powerbank
No
Ethernet (LAN)
Ethernet (LAN)
No
Ethernet (LAN)
No
3,5 mm Audio
3,5 mm Audio
Yes
3,5 mm Audio
Yes
USB (Data)
USB (Data)
No
USB (Data)
No
Sensors
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth Version
5.0
Bluetooth Version
5.1
WLAN
WLAN
No
WLAN
No
Connect Speakers
Stereo link
Stereo link
Yes
Stereo link
No
Lightshow
Available
Available
No
Available
No
Specifications
Height
Height
5.4 cm
Height
7.5 cm
Length
Length
5.4 cm
Length
8.7 cm
Weight
Weight
358 g
Weight
209 g
Width
Width
16.5 cm
Width
4.1 cm
Tuner / radio
Available
Available
No
Available
No
Waterproof
Waterproof
Waterproof
Yes
Waterproof
Yes
Certification
Certification
IPX7
Certification
IP67

Where are the differences?

Let's compare the Anker Soundcore 2 and the JBL GO 3 and take a closer look at the differences.

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 Soundcore 2: 5.4 cm x 16.5 cm x 5.4 cm
  • JBL GO 3: 8.7 cm x 4.1 cm x 7.5 cm
The Anker Soundcore 2 with 358 g is heavier than the JBL GO 3 with a weight of 209 g. This makes the JBL GO 3 more suitable for transport.

Battery

With regard to battery life, the Anker Soundcore 2 can trump with up to 24,0 hours. The Anker Soundcore 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.

Waterproof

Both speakers are waterproof. The Anker Soundcore 2 is certified with IPX7. With the JBL GO 3 a IP67 certification is present.

Bluetooth

The built-in Bluetooth differs in the versions. The Anker Soundcore 2 has Bluetooth version 5.0 installed. At the JBL GO 3 the newer version 5.1 is integrated. A newer Bluetooth version offers a better stability in the connection. Thus also a higher comfort in the application is given. The range is the Anker Soundcore 2 up to 20,0 m.

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 Soundcore 2 at 2 x 6 Watt. The JBL GO 3 has a power of 4.2 Watt.

Connecting multiple speakers

In the comparison of the two devices only the Anker Soundcore 2 offers the possibility to connect two loudspeakers and use them as a stereo system.

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