| Name | JBL Charge 3 | JBL Charge Essential 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |
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| Type | Medium | Medium |
| MSRP | $159.95 | $139.95 |
| Released | 2016 | 2022 |
| Availability | Discontinued | Regional |
| Current price | Amazon | Amazon |
| Speaker configuration | ||
| Audio channels | 2.0 (stereo) | 1.0 (mono) |
| Woofers | 2× 50 mm | 1× 52 × 90 mm |
| Tweeters | - | 1× 0.79″ |
| Subwoofers | - | - |
| Audio specs & features | ||
| Watts RMS | 20 W | 40 W |
| Frequency range | 65 Hz - 20 kHz | 60.0 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Wireless stereo pairing? | ✔ via app | ❌ |
| Party mode? (mono) | ✔ JBL Connect | ❌ |
| Other (special) audio features? | None | None |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth version? | 4.1 | 5.1 |
| Wi-Fi? | ❌ | ❌ |
| NFC? (for pairing) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Radio? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Audio inputs & outputs | ||
| Buit-in mic? (and function) | ✔ (calls) | ❌ |
| Guitar/mic input? | ❌ | ❌ |
| USB-A playback? | ❌ | ❌ |
| 3.5 mm AUX in? | ✔ | ❌ |
| 3.5 mm AUX out? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Other in/outputs? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Battery, power & charging | ||
| Battery? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Battery life | 20 hours | 20 hours |
| Charge time | 4.5 hrs | 4 hrs |
| Battery capacity | 22.2 Wh | 27 Wh |
| Swappable battery? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Charging port(s): | Micro-USB | USB-C |
| Powerbank function? | Yes; 1× USB-A 10W | Yes; 1× USB-A 10W |
| Buttons & controls | ||
| Sound mode button(s)? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Sound effect buttons? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Other (special) buttons? | ❌ | ❌ |
| App? | JBL Portable | ❌ |
| Voice assistant? | Indirect control | ❌ |
| Lights | ||
| Colored LEDS? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Strobe LEDS? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Size & weight | ||
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 21.30×8.7×8.85 | 9.60×22.0×9.34 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 8.39×3.43×3.48 | 3.8×8.7×3.8 |
| Weight (kg): | 0.80 | 0.93 |
| Weight (lbs): | 1.76 | 2.05 |
| Physical features | ||
| IP Code | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Transportation method? | In hand | In hand |
| Color options: | 6 colors | 1 color: Gray |
| Other features? | - | - |
| In the box | ||
| Charger/cables? | USB-A to micro-USB, USB-A charger | USB-A to USB-C |
| Accessories? | - | - |
| More info | ||
| Model number | JBLCHARGE3 | JBLCHARGEES2 |
| User guide / manual | Quick start guide | Quick start guide |
| Official site link: | Page discontinued | uk.JBL.com |
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