Bose SoundLink Color II vs JBL GO 2 - Where are the differences?

Brand
Bose
JBL
Product name
SoundLink Color II
GO 2
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Only differences
Battery
Loading time
Loading time
2,1 hours
Loading time
2,5 hours
Battery life
Battery life
8,0 hours
Battery life
5,0 hours
Periphery
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
WLAN
WLAN
No
WLAN
No
Specifications
Height
Height
13.3 cm
Height
7.12 cm
Length
Length
5.7 cm
Length
8.6 cm
Weight
Weight
540 g
Weight
184 g
Width
Width
12.7 cm
Width
3.16 cm
Waterproof
Waterproof
Waterproof
Yes
Waterproof
Yes
Certification
Certification
IPX4
Certification
IPX7

Where are the differences?

Let's compare the Bose SoundLink Color II 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.

  • Bose SoundLink Color II: 5.7 cm x 12.7 cm x 13.3 cm
  • JBL GO 2: 8.6 cm x 3.16 cm x 7.12 cm
The Bose SoundLink Color II with 540 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 Bose SoundLink Color II can trump with up to 8,0 hours. The Bose SoundLink Color II 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 comparison the Bose SoundLink Color II with 2,1 hours has a shorter loading time than the JBL GO 2 with 2,5 hours.

Waterproof

Both speakers are waterproof. The Bose SoundLink Color II is certified with IPX4. With the JBL GO 2 a IPX7 certification is present.

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.

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