JBL Boombox vs Sony SRS-XB12 - Where are the differences?

Brand
JBL
Sony
Product name
Boombox
SRS-XB12
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Only differences
Audio
Frequency, max
Frequency, max
20000 Hz
Frequency, max
20000 Hz
Frequency, min
Frequency, min
50 Hz
Frequency, min
20 Hz
Watts speakers
Watts speakers
2 x 30 Watt
Watts speakers
1 x 3.5 Watt
Battery
Battery life
Battery life
24,0 hours
Battery life
16,0 hours
Removable
Removable
No
Removable
No
Periphery
Powerbank
Powerbank
Yes
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
4.2
Bluetooth Version
4.2
NFC
NFC
No
NFC
Yes
WLAN
WLAN
No
WLAN
No
Connect Speakers
Connection of several speakers (Party)
Connection of several speakers (Party)
Yes
Connection of several speakers (Party)
Yes
Lightshow
Available
Available
No
Available
No
Specifications
Height
Height
25.45 cm
Height
9.2 cm
Length
Length
19.55 cm
Length
7.4 cm
Weight
Weight
5250 g
Weight
243 g
Width
Width
45.85 cm
Width
7.4 cm
Tuner / radio
Available
Available
No
Available
No
Waterproof
Waterproof
Waterproof
Yes
Waterproof
Yes
Certification
Certification
IPX7
Certification
IP67

Where are the differences?

Let's compare the JBL Boombox and the Sony SRS-XB12 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.

  • JBL Boombox: 19.55 cm x 45.85 cm x 25.45 cm
  • Sony SRS-XB12: 7.4 cm x 7.4 cm x 9.2 cm
The JBL Boombox with 5250 g is heavier than the Sony SRS-XB12 with a weight of 243 g. This makes the Sony SRS-XB12 more suitable for transport.

Battery

With regard to battery life, the JBL Boombox can trump with up to 24,0 hours. The JBL Boombox has a battery life of up to 16,0 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. The JBL Boombox is certified with IPX7. With the Sony SRS-XB12 a IP67 certification is present.

Bluetooth

The built-in Bluetooth is identical to version 4.2 for both devices. 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 Sony SRS-XB12 up to 10,0 m.

The Sony SRS-XB12 has NFC, which allows you to connect playback devices more easily.

Powerbank

The function of a powerbank provides the JBL Boombox. 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 JBL Boombox at 2 x 30 Watt. The Sony SRS-XB12 has a power of 1 x 3.5 Watt. The driver of the Sony SRS-XB12 has 46 mm.

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