JBL GO 2 vs Marshall Kilburn II - Where are the differences?

Brand
JBL
Marshall
Product name
GO 2
Kilburn II
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Only differences
Battery
Loading time
Loading time
2,5 hours
Loading time
2,5 hours
Battery life
Battery life
5,0 hours
Battery life
20,0 hours
Periphery
Ethernet (LAN)
Ethernet (LAN)
No
Ethernet (LAN)
No
3,5 mm Audio
3,5 mm Audio
Yes
3,5 mm Audio
Yes
Sensors
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth Version
4.1
Bluetooth Version
5.0
WLAN
WLAN
No
WLAN
No
Specifications
Height
Height
7.12 cm
Height
16.2 cm
Length
Length
8.6 cm
Length
24.3 cm
Weight
Weight
184 g
Weight
2500 g
Width
Width
3.16 cm
Width
13.1 cm
Waterproof
Waterproof
Waterproof
Yes
Waterproof
Yes
Certification
Certification
IPX7
Certification
IPX2

Where are the differences?

Let's compare the JBL GO 2 and the Marshall Kilburn II 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 GO 2: 8.6 cm x 3.16 cm x 7.12 cm
  • Marshall Kilburn II: 24.3 cm x 13.1 cm x 16.2 cm
With 184 g the JBL GO 2 of JBL is lighter than the Marshall Kilburn II, which weighs 2500 g. This makes the JBL GO 2 more practical for transport.

Battery

The battery life is shorter with the JBL GO 2 with up to 5,0 hours than with the Marshall Kilburn II. There the battery life is up to 20,0 hours. In practice, the specification of the battery life can often be somewhat lower, since the manufacturers specify the maximum possible performance. The loading time does not differ for the two devices and is 2,5 hours.

Waterproof

Both speakers are waterproof. The JBL GO 2 is certified with IPX7. With the Marshall Kilburn II a IPX2 certification is present.

Bluetooth

The built-in Bluetooth differs in the versions. The JBL GO 2 has Bluetooth version 4.1 installed. At the Marshall Kilburn II 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.

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