Bose SoundLink Mini II Special Edition vs JBL Clip 3 - Where are the differences?

Brand
Bose
JBL
Product name
SoundLink Mini II Special Edition
Clip 3
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Only differences
Battery
Loading time
Loading time
4,0 hours
Loading time
3,0 hours
Battery life
Battery life
12,0 hours
Battery life
10,0 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
5.1 cm
Height
9.7 cm
Length
Length
5.8 cm
Length
13.7 cm
Weight
Weight
680 g
Weight
220 g
Width
Width
18 cm
Width
4.6 cm
Waterproof
Waterproof
Waterproof
No
Waterproof
Yes
Certification
Certification
-
Certification
IPX7

Where are the differences?

Let's compare the Bose SoundLink Mini II Special Edition and the JBL Clip 3 and take a closer look at the differences. With the year of publication 2019 the SoundLink Mini II Special Edition is newer than the Clip 3 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.

  • Bose SoundLink Mini II Special Edition: 5.8 cm x 18 cm x 5.1 cm
  • JBL Clip 3: 13.7 cm x 4.6 cm x 9.7 cm
The Bose SoundLink Mini II Special Edition with 680 g is heavier than the JBL Clip 3 with a weight of 220 g. This makes the JBL Clip 3 more suitable for transport.

Battery

With regard to battery life, the Bose SoundLink Mini II Special Edition can trump with up to 12,0 hours. The Bose SoundLink Mini II Special Edition has a battery life of up to 10,0 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 Clip 3 performs better with 3,0 hours. With the Bose SoundLink Mini II Special Edition the loading time is 4,0 hours.

Waterproof

Of the two devices only the JBL Clip 3 is waterproof. The Bose SoundLink Mini II Special Edition is certified with -. With the JBL Clip 3 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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