48points

Harman Kardon Go Plus play

82points

JBL Boombox 3

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Harman Kardon Go Plus play vs JBL Boombox 3

Harman Kardon Go Plus play
JBL Boombox 3

Why is Harman Kardon Go Plus play better than JBL Boombox 3?

  • 35.19% less body volume
    ?

    16026.68 cm³vs24728.01 cm³
  • 3.5 hours shorter charge time
    ?

    3 hoursvs6.5 hours
  • Has voice commands
    ?
  • 2 more microphone(s)
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    2vs0
  • 3.27kg lighter
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    3.43kgvs6.7kg
  • 45.4 mm shorter
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    211.5 mmvs256.9 mm
  • 64.5 mm narrower
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    417.5 mmvs482 mm
  • 18.2 mm thinner
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    181.5 mmvs199.7 mm

Why is JBL Boombox 3 better than Harman Kardon Go Plus play?

  • Has a subwoofer
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  • 10 Hz lower low-frequency
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    40 Hzvs50 Hz
  • 1 more drivers
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    5vs4
  • Is weather-sealed (splashproof)
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  • Is dustproof and water-resistant
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  • 16 hours longer battery life
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    24 hoursvs8 hours
  • 1.2 newer Bluetooth version
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    5.3vs4.1
  • 3.33x more battery power
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    10000 mAhvs3000 mAh

Price comparison

JBL Boombox 3

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User reviews

Overall rating

Harman Kardon Go Plus play
9.5
2 User reviews
Harman Kardon Go Plus play
9.5/10
2 User reviews
JBL Boombox 3
8.6
8 User reviews
JBL Boombox 3
8.6/10
8 User reviews

Features

Build quality

9.0/10
2 votes
8.6/10
8 votes

Sound quality

9.5/10
2 votes
8.6/10
8 votes

Design

9.0/10
2 votes
8.5/10
8 votes

Value for money

8.0/10
2 votes
8.3/10
8 votes

Portability

6.0/10
2 votes
7.1/10
8 votes

Comments

Francky

Francky

7 months ago

9 / 10

Faithful Sound Quality

Francky

Francky

7 months ago

9 / 10

Very high-quality product with a fairly reasonable price

1 users found this helpful
Cesar

Cesar

1 year ago

10 / 10

Excelente diseño, muy buen sonido y volumen.

Cesar

Cesar

1 year ago

10 / 10

Excelente sonido y volumen el cual no distorsiona, bajos muy buenos y agudos. No tiene asistente virtual pero si puede conectarse a una Alexa, puede cargar algún dispositivo mediante USB

Pros

  • Sonido
  • Diseño

Cons

  • Difícil de transportar
  • Le hace falta mas duración de batería
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Design

Ingress Protection (IP) rating

Harman Kardon Go Plus play: Not applicable

IP67

The first number of the IP rating refers to protection against dust, while the second number refers to protection against liquid. E.g. a first number of 6 denotes that it is completely dustproof, and a second number of 7 denotes that the device can withstand full immersion in water.
volume

16026.68 cm³

24728.01 cm³

Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies.
A speaker driver is an individual transducer that converts electrical energy to sound waves. More drivers may result in better sound quality.
driver unit size

90 mm

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (JBL Boombox 3)

The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device. Bigger drivers are more powerful and can produce better bass.
has a neodymium magnet
Harman Kardon Go Plus play
JBL Boombox 3
Devices with neodymium magnets are lighter and more powerful than those which use ferrite magnets. They also have more bass and clear high notes.
control panel placed on a device
Harman Kardon Go Plus play
JBL Boombox 3
There is a control panel on the device body, so you can easily access the volume control or remote without having to interact with a cable or another device it's connected to.
travel bag is included
Harman Kardon Go Plus play
JBL Boombox 3
The device comes with its own special case or pouch, which is useful for safe transportation.
has a touch screen
Harman Kardon Go Plus play
JBL Boombox 3
You can operate the device easily, by pressing the screen with your fingers.
is weather-sealed (splashproof)
Harman Kardon Go Plus play
JBL Boombox 3
The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.

Sound quality

has stereo speakers
Harman Kardon Go Plus play
JBL Boombox 3
Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.
has a subwoofer
Harman Kardon Go Plus play
JBL Boombox 3
Devices with a subwoofer have a higher quality, deeper bass.
highest frequency

20000 Hz

20000 Hz

The highest frequency at which device produces audio. The higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble.
The lowest frequency at which the device produces audio. The lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass.
audio output power

4 x 25W

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (JBL Boombox 3)

Audio output power is based on the number of speakers and their power in watts. High audio output power results in loud, clear sounds.
Has a passive radiator
Harman Kardon Go Plus play
JBL Boombox 3
A passive radiator is a type of driver (speaker) that doesn't have a voice coil and a magnet. The sound vibrations produced by a passive radiator depend on its mass and the size of its enclosure. It is usually used in combination with a woofer to produce deep bass tones.
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
has a noise-canceling microphone
Harman Kardon Go Plus play
JBL Boombox 3
These microphones are designed to filter out background noise from the desired sound. Especially useful in noisy environments.
Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Harman Kardon Go Plus play)

80 dB

Signal-to-noise ratio is a measure that compares the level of a desired signal (meaningful information) to the level of background noise (unwanted signal), the bigger the less perceived noise.

Power

battery power

3000 mAh

10000 mAh

Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
Battery life

8 hours

24 hours

The device's battery life (when in use) as given by the manufacturer. With a longer battery life you have to charge the device less often.
charge time

3 hours

6.5 hours

The time it takes to fully charge the battery.
has a battery level indicator
Harman Kardon Go Plus play
JBL Boombox 3
An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
has a rechargeable battery
Harman Kardon Go Plus play
JBL Boombox 3
The battery can be recharged and used over again.
has a removable battery
Harman Kardon Go Plus play
JBL Boombox 3
The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.
has wireless charging
Harman Kardon Go Plus play
JBL Boombox 3
It supports a wireless charging standard such as Qi. To charge the device, you simply put it down on a compatible charging pad.
operating power consumption

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Harman Kardon Go Plus play)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (JBL Boombox 3)

How much power the device consumes when it's switched on.
annual power consumption

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Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (JBL Boombox 3)

The more power per year a device consumes, the less energy efficient it is, making it more costly over time.

Connectivity

multipoint count

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Harman Kardon Go Plus play)

2

Multipoint allows you to link to more Bluetooth devices and switch between them. For example you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
supports Bluetooth pairing using NFC
Harman Kardon Go Plus play
JBL Boombox 3
Device supports fast Bluetooth pairing using NFC so it can communicate with other devices over Bluetooth. You can fastly pair devices without entering a code by simply holding one device next to the device with which it is to be paired.
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
Harman Kardon Go Plus play
JBL Boombox 3
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
has an AUX input
Harman Kardon Go Plus play
JBL Boombox 3
An auxiliary input allows you to play other audio sources by connecting them through a simple audio connection like a 3.5mm jack, i.e for MP3 or portable DVD/CD player.
has aptX Lossless
Harman Kardon Go Plus play
JBL Boombox 3
aptX Lossless is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 16-bit/44.1kHz audio (at a maximum bit rate of 1200kbps). This codec provides CD-quality audio without any loss of data.
has LDAC
Harman Kardon Go Plus play
JBL Boombox 3
LDAC is a codec developed by Sony for Bluetooth audio. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high resolution audio. It can also automatically adjust to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps to increase stability.
has aptX Adaptive
Harman Kardon Go Plus play
JBL Boombox 3
aptx Adaptive is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps), which means it can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio or reducing interference from other devices.
has aptX HD
Harman Kardon Go Plus play
JBL Boombox 3
aptX HD is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).

Features

Can be used wirelessly
Harman Kardon Go Plus play
JBL Boombox 3
Wireless devices allow users more freedom of movement.
supports a remote smartphone
Harman Kardon Go Plus play
JBL Boombox 3
This technology allows the users to use their smartphone as a remote control for the device.
has voice commands
Harman Kardon Go Plus play
JBL Boombox 3
You can use your voice to control key functions of the device and you can easily access your device without pushing any button.
Has a radio
Harman Kardon Go Plus play
JBL Boombox 3
A built-in FM radio tuner allows you to listen to most of the live-broadcasted FM radio stations without using the internet.
Has voice prompts
Harman Kardon Go Plus play
JBL Boombox 3
With voice prompts, you will automatically receive information via audio messages – for instance, you may find out that the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device.
has a mute function
Harman Kardon Go Plus play
JBL Boombox 3
The device has an option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
works as a power bank
Harman Kardon Go Plus play
JBL Boombox 3
The power bank feature allows you to use the battery to charge other devices, such as your smartphone.
has a sleep timer
Harman Kardon Go Plus play
JBL Boombox 3
A sleep timer is a function that shuts off the power after a preset amount of time.
internal storage

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Harman Kardon Go Plus play)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (JBL Boombox 3)

The internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device.

Miscellaneous

supports pairing for stereo sound
Harman Kardon Go Plus play
JBL Boombox 3
If you have a second speaker of the same type, you can pair them together to create a stereo sound setup.

Price comparison

JBL Boombox 3

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