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Comparison JBL Clip 4 vs JBL Go 3

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Ingress protection IP67. Bluetooth 5.1. USB Type C.
Connection
Sources and media
Bluetooth v 5.1
Bluetooth v 5.1
Acoustic characteristics
Number of channels1.0 (mono)1.0 (mono)
Signal-to-noise ratio85 dB85 dB
Output power5 W4.2 W
Frequency range100 – 20000 Hz110 – 20000 Hz
More features
carbine / clamping
carbine / clamping
Battery
Battery capacity500 mAh
Battery life10 h5 h
Charging time3 h2.5 h
USB charging portUSB CUSB C
General
WaterproofIP67IP67
Materialplasticplastic
Size (HxWxD)86x135x46 mm88x75x41 mm
Weight239 g209 g
Color
Added to E-Catalogjanuary 2021october 2020

Output power

The total power of all channels of the speaker system. The higher the power, the larger the size of the room in which the audio system can be used, however, more powerful portable speakers usually have larger dimensions and weight.

Frequency range

The range of audio frequencies reproduced by the audio system. The wider the range, the richer the sound, the more details the speakers can convey, especially in the low and high frequencies. At the same time, we note that the average human ear is able to hear sounds in the range of about 16 – 20,000 Hz, and it makes no sense to provide a wider range in speakers — a person simply will not hear it. Also note that a wide frequency range alone does not guarantee good sound quality.

Battery capacity

Theoretically, a higher capacity allows to achieve greater battery life, but in fact, the operating time also depends on the power consumption of acoustics — and it can be very different, depending on the characteristics and design features. So this parameter is secondary, and when choosing it is worth paying attention not so much to the battery capacity, but to the directly claimed operating time (see below).

Battery life

Operating time of a portable audio system without connecting to an external power source (network or USB port, depending on the capabilities). Note that manufacturers tend to indicate battery life in their specifications under optimal conditions for energy saving: at low volume, without using additional functions, etc. Therefore, in fact, this indicator may be noticeably lower than the claimed one, and speakers with a long operating time will not sound at full volume for the specified hours.

Charging time

The time it takes to charge a fully discharged device to 100% charge.
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