DALI Katch G2 vs JBL GO 2 - Where are the differences?

Brand
DALI
JBL
Product name
Katch G2
GO 2
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Only differences
Audio
Watts speakers
Watts speakers
2 x 25 Watt
Watts speakers
3 Watt
Battery
Loading time
Loading time
1,1 hours
Loading time
2,5 hours
Battery life
Battery life
30,0 hours
Battery life
5,0 hours
Battery capacity
Battery capacity
3300 mah
Battery capacity
730 mah
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
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth Version
5.0
Bluetooth Version
4.1
WLAN
WLAN
No
WLAN
No
Lightshow
Available
Available
No
Available
No
Specifications
Height
Height
13.8 cm
Height
7.12 cm
Length
Length
26.85 cm
Length
8.6 cm
Weight
Weight
1100 g
Weight
184 g
Width
Width
4.7 cm
Width
3.16 cm
Waterproof
Waterproof
Waterproof
No
Waterproof
Yes
Certification
Certification
-
Certification
IPX7

Where are the differences?

Let's compare the DALI Katch G2 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.

  • DALI Katch G2: 26.85 cm x 4.7 cm x 13.8 cm
  • JBL GO 2: 8.6 cm x 3.16 cm x 7.12 cm
The DALI Katch G2 with 1100 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 DALI Katch G2 can trump with up to 30,0 hours. The DALI Katch G2 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 DALI Katch G2 with 1,1 hours has a shorter loading time than the JBL GO 2 with 2,5 hours. With 3300 mah the DALI Katch G2 has a larger battery capacity. With the JBL GO 2 the capacity is 730 mah.

Waterproof

Of the two devices only the JBL GO 2 is waterproof. The DALI Katch G2 is certified with -. With the JBL GO 2 a IPX7 certification is present.

Bluetooth

With Bluetooth version 5.0 the DALI Katch G2 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.

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 DALI Katch G2 at 2 x 25 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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