JBL Charge 4 vs Sonos Move

Name JBL Charge 4 Sonos Move
Image JBL Charge 4 Sonos Move
Type Medium Large
MSRP $179.95 $399
Released 2018 2019
Availability Available Discontinued
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Speaker configuration
Audio channels 1.0 (mono) 1.0 (mono)
Woofers (or full range): 1× 50×90 mm 1×
Tweeters: - 1×
Subwoofers: - -
Audio specs & features
Watts RMS 30 W Not specified
Frequency range 60.0 Hz - 20 kHz Not specified
Wireless stereo pairing? ✔ via app Via app; Wi-Fi only
Party mode? (mono) ✔ Connect+ ❌
Other (special) audio features? None Multiroom, automatic Trueplay (adaptive EQ)
Connectivity
Bluetooth version? 4.2 4.2
Wi-Fi? ❌ Wi-Fi 4
NFC? (for pairing) ❌ ❌
Radio? ❌ ❌
Audio inputs & outputs
Buit-in mic? (and function) ❌ ✔ (voice control)
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 11 hours
Charge time 4 hrs 1 hr to 50% (charging cradle)
Battery capacity 27 Wh 36 Wh
Swappable battery? ❌ ❌
Charging port(s): USB-C USB-C
Powerbank function? Yes; 1× USB-A 10W ❌
Buttons & controls
Sound mode button(s)? ❌ ❌
Sound effect buttons? ❌ ❌
Other (special) buttons? ❌ ❌
App? JBL Portable app Sonos S1 & S2 app
Voice assistant? ❌ ✔
Lights
Colored LEDS? ❌ ❌
Strobe LEDS? ❌ ❌
Size & weight
Size (cm H×W×D): 9.5×22.0×9.3 24.0×16×12.6
Size (inch H×W×D): 3.7×8.7×3.7 9.44×6.29×4.96
Weight (kg): 0.965 3.0
Weight (lbs): 2.12 6.61
Physical features
IP Code IPX7 IP56
Transportation method? In hand 1 grip
Color options: 10+ colors 2 colors: Black, white
Other features? - -
In the box
Charger/cables? USB-A to USB-C Charging base
Accessories? - -
More info
Model number JBLCHARGE4 MOVE1##1
User guide / manual Quick start guide User Guide
Official site link: JBL.com Page discontinued
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Key differences

The JBL Charge 4 lasts longer per charge (20 hours vs 11 hours) and is lighter (0.965 kg vs 3.0 kg).

The Sonos Move costs $219 more ($399 vs $179.95), is newer (2019 vs 2018) and has a larger battery (36 Wh vs 27 Wh).

Only on the JBL Charge 4: party mode (Connect+), 3.5 mm AUX in and powerbank function (1× USB-A 10W).

Only on the Sonos Move: Wi-Fi 4, buit-in mic (voice control) and voice assistant. Other differences: water resistance (IPX7 vs IP56).

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