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

Brand
Anker
JBL
Product name
Soundcore Motion Q
GO 2
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Only differences
Audio
Watts speakers
Watts speakers
2 x 8 Watt
Watts speakers
3 Watt
Battery
Loading time
Loading time
3,5 hours
Loading time
2,5 hours
Battery life
Battery life
10,0 hours
Battery life
5,0 hours
Battery capacity
Battery capacity
2600 mah
Battery capacity
730 mah
Periphery
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
4.2
Bluetooth Version
4.1
WLAN
WLAN
No
WLAN
No
Lightshow
Available
Available
No
Available
No
Specifications
Height
Height
8.8 cm
Height
7.12 cm
Length
Length
8.8 cm
Length
8.6 cm
Weight
Weight
416 g
Weight
184 g
Width
Width
10.8 cm
Width
3.16 cm
Waterproof
Waterproof
Waterproof
Yes
Waterproof
Yes
Certification
Certification
IPX7
Certification
IPX7

Where are the differences?

Let's compare the Anker Soundcore Motion Q and the JBL GO 2 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 Motion Q: 8.8 cm x 10.8 cm x 8.8 cm
  • JBL GO 2: 8.6 cm x 3.16 cm x 7.12 cm
The Anker Soundcore Motion Q with 416 g is heavier than the JBL GO 2 with a weight of 184 g. This makes the JBL GO 2 more suitable for transport.

Battery

With regard to battery life, the Anker Soundcore Motion Q can trump with up to 10,0 hours. The Anker Soundcore Motion Q 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 GO 2 performs better with 2,5 hours. With the Anker Soundcore Motion Q the loading time is 3,5 hours. With 2600 mah the Anker Soundcore Motion Q has a larger battery capacity. With the JBL GO 2 the capacity is 730 mah.

Waterproof

Both speakers are waterproof. Both the JBL GO 2 and the Anker Soundcore Motion Q are certified with IPX7.

Bluetooth

With Bluetooth version 4.2 the Anker Soundcore Motion Q has a newer version than the JBL GO 2. There we have Bluetooth of the version 4.1. 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 Motion Q up to 20,0 m.

Leistung

The performance is the Anker Soundcore Motion Q at 2 x 8 Watt. The JBL GO 2 has a power of 3 Watt. The driver of the JBL GO 2 has 40 mm.

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