Bose SoundLink Micro vs JBL JR Pop - Where are the differences?

Brand
Bose
JBL
Product name
SoundLink Micro
JR Pop
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Only differences
Battery
Battery life
Battery life
6,0 hours
Battery life
5,0 hours
Periphery
Recharge
Recharge
MicroUSB
Recharge
MicroUSB
Powerbank
Powerbank
No
Powerbank
No
Ethernet (LAN)
Ethernet (LAN)
No
Ethernet (LAN)
No
USB (Data)
USB (Data)
No
USB (Data)
No
Sensors
WLAN
WLAN
No
WLAN
No
Specifications
Height
Height
9.83 cm
Height
3.97 cm
Length
Length
3.48 cm
Length
8.78 cm
Weight
Weight
290 g
Weight
121.2 g
Width
Width
9.83 cm
Width
7.55 cm
Waterproof
Waterproof
Waterproof
Yes
Waterproof
Yes
Certification
Certification
IPX7
Certification
IPX7

Where are the differences?

Let's compare the Bose SoundLink Micro and the JBL JR Pop and take a closer look at the differences. The speaker SoundLink Micro of Bose is from the year 2017. Thus, the device is older than the JBL JR Pop with the year of publication 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.

  • Bose SoundLink Micro: 3.48 cm x 9.83 cm x 9.83 cm
  • JBL JR Pop: 8.78 cm x 7.55 cm x 3.97 cm
The Bose SoundLink Micro with 290 g is heavier than the JBL JR Pop with a weight of 121.2 g. This makes the JBL JR Pop more suitable for transport.

Battery

With regard to battery life, the Bose SoundLink Micro can trump with up to 6,0 hours. The Bose SoundLink Micro 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. Both the JBL JR Pop and the Bose SoundLink Micro are certified with IPX7.

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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