Compare and analyze JBL Charge 2 vs Sonos PLAY 3 vs Bose SoundLink

Updated May 2019

Ways to play

Bluetooth

WIFI

3.5 mm AUX

Card

NFC

Sygnal

Remote Control

Voice Recognition

Streams to device

3
1
1

Range signal

30 feet
30 feet

Hands-Free Speakerphone Functionality

Best for devices

all Bluetooth enabled
all Bluetooth enabled

Connection

Integrated into multi-room system

Wireless standards

AM/FM Radio

Online Music Services

Features

Type of sound

stereo
stereo
stereo

Colour

black
multiple
black

Material

plastic
plastic
plastic

Form

cylindric
rectangle
rectangle

Warranty

12 month
12 month

Usage

Outdors

Indors

Protection

Zippered protection

Water resistant

Dirt proof

Knobs

Volume

On/Off

Switch track

Connectors and Docks

USB

30-pin connections

9-pin Lightning connector

Micro USB

Power

AC power

Battery-powered

Battery

Rechargeable

Type

lithium-ion
lithium-ion
lithium-ion

Battery included

Capacity

6000mAh

Operation time

Line-in

has not

Whireless

12 hours
12 hours
8 hours

Built-in

Built-in passive subwoofer

Carry handle

Tilt stand

Microphone

Rotating dock

Coming with

Traveling pounch

Micro USB Cable

3.5mm cable

Power bank slot

Power supply adapter

Dimensions

Size

8.5 x 4 x 6.8 inches
12.3 x 9.5 x 8.6 inches
1.9 x 9.6 x 5.1 inches

Weight

16 ounces
112 ounces
32 ounces

Common

Model

Charge 2
PLAY 3
SoundLink

Brand

JBL
Sonos
Bose

Rating on Amazon

4.4
4.1
4.2

Reviews on Amazon

1160
1287
973

Portable speakers comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 11.5
  • 15
  • 0
  • 11.5JBL Charge 2
  • 15Sonos PLAY 3
  • 0Bose SoundLink

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