JBL JR Pop vs Sony SRS-XB33 - Where are the differences?
Where are the differences?
Let's compare the JBL JR Pop and the Sony SRS-XB33 and take a closer look at the differences. The speaker JR Pop of JBL is from the year 2018. Thus, the device is older than the Sony SRS-XB33 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 JR Pop: 8.78 cm x 7.55 cm x 3.97 cm
- Sony SRS-XB33: 97 cm x 24.6 cm x 10.6 cm
Battery
The battery life is shorter with the JBL JR Pop with up to 5,0 hours than with the Sony SRS-XB33. There the battery life is up to 24,0 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 JR Pop is certified with IPX7. With the Sony SRS-XB33 a IP67 certification is present.
Bluetooth
The built-in Bluetooth differs in the versions. The JBL JR Pop has Bluetooth version 4.2 installed. At the Sony SRS-XB33 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.
The Sony SRS-XB33 has NFC, which allows you to connect playback devices more easily.
Powerbank
The Sony SRS-XB33 can be used as 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 JR Pop at 3 Watt. The Sony SRS-XB33 has a power of 2 x 8 Watt. At the JBL JR Pop we find a driver with 5 mm.
Lichteffekte
Both speakers have light effects. This has no effect on the sound. The light show is only for visual purposes. The Sony SRS-XB33 there are colored light effects.