Weight
- Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W
- About 3,500 g
- JBL Horizon 3
- 780 g
Speaker comparison
Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W vs JBL Horizon 3
Compare sound, battery life, durability and connections.
01Selected  Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W
KSh 19,930In Stock | 02  JBL Horizon 3
KSh 20,000In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W if you want a higher 80 W rated output. Choose the JBL Horizon 3 if you want a lighter build (780 g).
Output power
- Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W
- 80 W rated output
- JBL Horizon 3
- 5 W rated output
Battery capacity
- Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W
- 4,900 mAh battery
- JBL Horizon 3
- Mains-powered product
Software
- Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W
- Works with the Soundcore app
- JBL Horizon 3
- JBL ONE
Charging time
- Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W
- Approximately 5.5 hours
- JBL Horizon 3
- Mains-powered product
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W
- Higher rated output: 80 W.
JBL Horizon 3
- Lighter: 780 g.
What matters most to you?
15 priorities selected.
Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W
- About 3,500 g.
- 80 W rated output.
- About 3.5 kg.
- 4,900 mAh battery.
- Bluetooth 5.3.
- Works with the Soundcore app.
- Up to 18 hours per charge.
- Approximately 5.5 hours.
- 1 × 60W woofer, 2 × 10W tweeters.
- USB-A MP3 playback and charging output: 5V 2.1A.
- Portable Party Speaker.
- 3.5mm AUX input, playback controlled on connected device.
- Light Show 2.0, three lighting elements.
- BassUp, integrated light show, TWS and PartyCast 2.0.
- Bluetooth and AUX audio, no HDMI.
JBL Horizon 3
- 780 g.
- 5 W rated output.
- Mains-powered product.
- Bluetooth 5.3.
- JBL ONE.
- 2 x 1.5-inch full-range drivers.
- Bluetooth, USB-C charging, FM/DAB antenna.
- Home Speaker.
- USB-C charging.
- No party lightshow.
- Not a party-speaker product.
- Not a home-cinema product.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W | JBL Horizon 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Soundcore | JBL |
| Model | A33A1Z11 | Horizon 3 |
| Type | Portable Party Speaker | Home Speaker |
| Color | Black | — |
Design
| Specification | Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W | JBL Horizon 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | Approximately 155 × 198 × 300mm | 209 x 137 x 83 mm |
| Weight | Approximately 3.5kg | 0.78 kg |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W | JBL Horizon 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 4900mAh / 7.2V | Mains-powered product |
Connectivity
| Specification | Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W | JBL Horizon 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Range | Up to 100m under manufacturer conditions; actual range varies | — |
| Wi-Fi | No Wi-Fi connection specified | — |
| Wired Inputs | 3.5mm AUX input; playback controlled on connected device | USB-C charging |
| HDMI | No HDMI input | — |
| USB | USB-A MP3 playback and charging output: 5V 2.1A; USB-C charging input | Bluetooth, USB-C charging, FM/DAB antenna |
| Multi-Speaker / Stereo Pairing | TWS stereo with two identical Rave Neo 2 units; PartyCast 2.0 group connection, up to 100 identical units; compatibility with PartyCast 1.0; stereo group playback requires compatible PartyCast 2.0 units | — |
| App Support | soundcore app: EQ, lights, battery status, volume, automatic power-off settings and firmware updates | JBL ONE |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | — | A2DP V1.4, AVRCP V1.6 |
Features
| Specification | Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W | JBL Horizon 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Lightshow | Light Show 2.0; three lighting elements; seven selectable modes; can be switched off | No party lightshow |
| Party Features | BassUp, integrated light show, TWS and PartyCast 2.0 | Not a party-speaker product |
| Home Cinema Features | Bluetooth and AUX audio; no HDMI | Not a home-cinema product |
| Special Features | Floating design helps avoid sinking after accidental water entry; not intended for listening while floating; two mobile devices paired, one audio source at a time | Sunrise alarm, ambient light, JBL ONE app control |
Audio
| Specification | Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W | JBL Horizon 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker Configuration | One woofer and two tweeters; dual passive radiators | — |
| Drivers | 1 × 60W woofer; 2 × 10W tweeters | 2 x 1.5-inch full-range drivers |
| Total Power Output | 80W | 2 x 5W RMS |
| Sound Modes / EQ | soundcore app EQ including Signature, Voice, Treble Boost, Balance, Custom and BassUp | — |
| Audio Features | BassUp; dual passive radiators; Light Show 2.0 | — |
| Frequency Response | — | 65Hz - 20kHz |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | — | > 80 dB |
Power & Battery
| Specification | Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W | JBL Horizon 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | Rechargeable battery; USB-C charging input 5V 3A | 100-240V AC, ~50/60Hz |
| Battery Life | Up to 18 hours; actual runtime varies with volume, audio content and settings | Mains-powered product |
| Charging Time | Approximately 5.5 hours | Mains-powered product |
| Charging Port | USB-C | Mains-powered product |
| Fast Charging | — | Mains-powered product |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W | JBL Horizon 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Power, Bluetooth, PartyCast, volume, playback, Light mode and BassUp | — |
| Placement / Mounting | Portable placement; integrated carrying handle | — |
| Materials | — | 100% recycled polyester grille, 85% recycled PC/ABS frame |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W | JBL Horizon 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | Rave Neo 2 speaker | Horizon 3 |
| Subwoofer | No separate subwoofer | No subwoofer supplied |
| Power Cable | USB-C to USB-C cable; mains charger separate | — |
| Documentation | Quick-start guide and safety documentation | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation |
| Remote Control | — | No remote control supplied |
| Other Accessories | — | Not applicable |
Similarities
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
In summary
JBL Horizon 3 is the lighter option to carry; Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W trades extra weight for more total output.
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