JBL GO 2 vs Sony SRS-XB12 - Where are the differences?

Let's compare the JBL GO 2 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 GO 2: 8.6 cm x 3.16 cm x 7.12 cm
• Sony SRS-XB12: 7.4 cm x 7.4 cm x 9.2 cm

Battery

The battery life is shorter with the JBL GO 2 with up to 5,0 hours than with the Sony SRS-XB12. There the battery life is 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 GO 2 is certified with IPX7. With the Sony SRS-XB12 a IP67 certification is present.

Bluetooth

The built-in Bluetooth differs in the versions. The JBL GO 2 has Bluetooth version 4.1 installed. At the Sony SRS-XB12 the newer version 4.2 is integrated. 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

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 GO 2 at 3 Watt. The Sony SRS-XB12 has a power of 1 x 3.5 Watt. At the JBL GO 2 we find a driver with 40 mm. The driver of the Sony SRS-XB12 has 46 mm.