JBL Charge Essential 2 vs JBL Horizon 3
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| Feature |  JBL Charge Essential 2 |  JBL Horizon 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 20,000.00 | KSh 20,000.00 |
| Battery | — | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Weight | — | 0.78 kg |
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General
| Specification | JBL Charge Essential 2 | JBL Horizon 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | JBL |
| Model | Charge Essential 2 | Horizon 3 |
| Type | Portable Bluetooth Speaker | Home Speaker |
Design
| Specification | JBL Charge Essential 2 | JBL Horizon 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | — | 209 x 137 x 83 mm |
| Weight | — | 0.78 kg |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL Charge Essential 2 | JBL Horizon 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | — | N/A — mains-powered product |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL Charge Essential 2 | JBL Horizon 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | N/A — Bluetooth-only portable speaker | — |
| HDMI | N/A — portable speaker design | — |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | N/A — no microphone or guitar input | — |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | — | A2DP V1.4, AVRCP V1.6 |
| Wired Inputs | — | USB-C charging |
| USB | — | Bluetooth, USB-C charging, FM/DAB antenna |
| App Support | — | JBL ONE |
Features
| Specification | JBL Charge Essential 2 | JBL Horizon 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | N/A — no built-in voice assistant | — |
| Lightshow | N/A — no party lightshow | N/A — no party lightshow |
| Party Features | N/A — not a party-speaker product | N/A — not a party-speaker product |
| Home Cinema Features | N/A — not a home-cinema speaker | N/A — not a home-cinema product |
| Special Features | — | Sunrise alarm, ambient light, JBL ONE app control |
Power & Battery
| Specification | JBL Charge Essential 2 | JBL Horizon 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | Rechargeable battery / USB charging | 100-240V AC, ~50/60Hz |
| Battery Life | — | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Charging Time | — | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Fast Charging | — | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Charging Port | — | N/A — mains-powered product |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL Charge Essential 2 | JBL Horizon 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Placement / Mounting | Free-standing portable placement | — |
| Materials | — | 100% recycled polyester grille, 85% recycled PC/ABS frame |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL Charge Essential 2 | JBL Horizon 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | Charge Essential 2 | Horizon 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 | — |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | N/A | — |
| Mounting Accessories | N/A — portable design | — |
| Other Accessories | N/A | N/A |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation |
Audio
| Specification | JBL Charge Essential 2 | JBL Horizon 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | — | 2 x 1.5-inch full-range drivers |
| Frequency Response | — | 65Hz - 20kHz |
| Total Power Output | — | 2 x 5W RMS |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | — | > 80 dB |