JBL Charge Essential vs GO 2 - Where are the differences?
Where are the differences?
Let's have a look at the differences between the JBL Charge Essential and the JBL GO 2.
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: 8.97 cm x 21.3 cm x 8.7 cm
- JBL GO 2: 8.6 cm x 3.16 cm x 7.12 cm
Battery
With regard to battery life, the JBL Charge Essential can trump with up to 20,0 hours. The JBL Charge Essential 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 the loading time the JBL GO 2 performs better with 2,5 hours. With the JBL Charge Essential the loading time is 3,1 hours. With 6000 mah the JBL Charge Essential has a larger battery capacity. With the JBL GO 2 the capacity is 730 mah.
Waterproof
Both speakers are waterproof. Both the JBL GO 2 and the JBL Charge Essential are certified with IPX7.
Bluetooth
The built-in Bluetooth is identical to version 4.1 for both devices. 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 Essential. 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 Essential at 2 x 10 Watt. The JBL GO 2 has a power of 3 Watt. At the JBL Charge Essential we find a driver with 50 mm. The driver of the JBL GO 2 has 40 mm.