JBL Charge Essential 2 vs Marshall Kilburn II - Where are the differences?
Where are the differences?
Let's compare the JBL Charge Essential 2 and the Marshall Kilburn II and take a closer look at the differences. With the year of publication 2022 the Charge Essential 2 is newer than the Kilburn II 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.
- JBL Charge Essential 2: 9.38 cm x 22 cm x 9.6 cm
- Marshall Kilburn II: 24.3 cm x 13.1 cm x 16.2 cm
Battery
With a battery life of up to 20,0 hours there is no difference between the two devices. 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 Marshall Kilburn II performs better with 2,5 hours. With the JBL Charge Essential 2 the loading time is 4,0 hours.
Waterproof
Both speakers are waterproof. The JBL Charge Essential 2 is certified with IPX7. With the Marshall Kilburn II a IPX2 certification is present.
Bluetooth
With Bluetooth version 5.1 the JBL Charge Essential 2 has a newer version than the Marshall Kilburn II. There we have Bluetooth of the version 5.0. A newer Bluetooth version offers a better stability in the connection. Thus also a higher comfort in the application is given.