JBL PartyBox On-The-Go Essential vs Harman Kardon Go + Play 3
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| Feature |  JBL PartyBox On-The-Go Essential |  Harman Kardon Go + Play 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 39,500.00 | KSh 36,500.00 |
| Battery | Rechargeable lithium-ion | Up to 8 Hours Playback |
| Weight | 6.1 kg | 4.7kg |
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General
| Specification | JBL PartyBox On-The-Go Essential | Harman Kardon Go + Play 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | JBL |
| Model | PartyBox On-The-Go Essential | Harman Kardon Go + Play 3 |
| Type | Portable Party Speaker | Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
| Color | — | Black |
Design
| Specification | JBL PartyBox On-The-Go Essential | Harman Kardon Go + Play 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 49.0 x 24.4 x 22.9 cm | 439 × 240 × 196mm |
| Weight | 6.1 kg | 4.7kg |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL PartyBox On-The-Go Essential | Harman Kardon Go + Play 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | Rechargeable lithium-ion | Up to 8 Hours Playback |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL PartyBox On-The-Go Essential | Harman Kardon Go + Play 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 | A2DP 1.3 | AVRCP 1.6 |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | A2DP V1.3, AVRCP V1.6 | — |
| Wi-Fi | N/A — Bluetooth-only portable speaker | N/A — Bluetooth-only portable speaker |
| Wired Inputs | USB, AUX | 3.5mm AUX Input | USB-C |
| HDMI | N/A — portable speaker design | N/A — portable speaker design |
| USB | Bluetooth, USB, AUX, mic/guitar inputs | 3.5mm AUX Input | USB-C |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | — | N/A — no microphone or guitar input |
Features
| Specification | JBL PartyBox On-The-Go Essential | Harman Kardon Go + Play 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | N/A — no built-in voice assistant | N/A — no built-in voice assistant |
| Lightshow | Yes — integrated party lightshow | N/A — no party lightshow |
| Home Cinema Features | N/A — not a home-cinema speaker | N/A — not a home-cinema speaker |
| Special Features | Synced light show, wireless mic, TWS pairing | — |
| Party Features | — | N/A — not a party-speaker product |
Audio
| Specification | JBL PartyBox On-The-Go Essential | Harman Kardon Go + Play 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 5.25-inch woofer, 2 x 1.75-inch tweeters | 1 × 130mm Subwoofer | 2 × 70mm Midrange Drivers | 2 × 20mm Tweeters |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (-6dB) | 43Hz–20kHz (-6dB) |
| Total Power Output | 100W RMS | — |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | >80dB | >80dB |
| Audio Channels | — | 2.0 Channel Stereo |
| Sound Modes / EQ | — | Automatic Self-Tuning | Room-Adaptive Sound Calibration |
| Audio Features | — | Microphone system: Dual Far-Field Microphones | Hands-Free Calls |
Power & Battery
| Specification | JBL PartyBox On-The-Go Essential | Harman Kardon Go + Play 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | Rechargeable battery / USB charging | Rechargeable battery / USB charging |
| Battery Life | Up to 6 hours | — |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hours | — |
| Charging Port | — | Approx. 3 Hours |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL PartyBox On-The-Go Essential | Harman Kardon Go + Play 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 splashproof | — |
| Materials | Durable plastic with fabric grille | Recycled Polyester Fabric | Recycled Aluminum Handle |
| Placement / Mounting | Free-standing portable placement | Free-standing portable placement |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL PartyBox On-The-Go Essential | Harman Kardon Go + Play 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | PartyBox On-The-Go Essential | Harman Kardon Go + Play 3 |
| Subwoofer | N/A — no subwoofer supplied | N/A — no subwoofer supplied |
| Remote Control | N/A — no remote control supplied | N/A — no remote control supplied |
| Power Cable | USB charging cable | USB charging cable |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | N/A | N/A |
| Mounting Accessories | N/A — portable design | N/A — portable design |
| Other Accessories | N/A | Harman Kardon Go + Play 3 | Power Cable | Quick Start Guide | Safety & Warranty Card |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation |
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