JBL Charge 4 vs Sony SRS-XB23 - Where are the differences?
Where are the differences?
Let's compare the JBL Charge 4 and the Sony SRS-XB23 and take a closer look at the differences. The speaker Charge 4 of JBL is from the year 2018. Thus, the device is older than the Sony SRS-XB23 with the year of publication 2020.
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 Charge 4: 9.3 cm x 22 cm x 9.5 cm
- Sony SRS-XB23: 7.6 cm x 21.8 cm x 7.6 cm
Battery
With regard to battery life, the JBL Charge 4 can trump with up to 20,0 hours. The JBL Charge 4 has a battery life of up to 12,0 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 Charge 4 is certified with IPX7. With the Sony SRS-XB23 a IP67 certification is present.
Bluetooth
The built-in Bluetooth differs in the versions. The JBL Charge 4 has Bluetooth version 4.2 installed. At the Sony SRS-XB23 the newer version 5.0 is integrated. A newer Bluetooth version offers a better stability in the connection. Thus also a higher comfort in the application is given.
Powerbank
The function of a powerbank provides the JBL Charge 4. 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 Charge 4 at 30 Watt. The Sony SRS-XB23 has a power of 2 x 4 Watt.