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JBL vs Soundcore: audio compared

184 models from JBL and 85 models from Soundcore — how the two lineups compare on numbers: releases, scores, specs and features.

JBLJBLSoundcoreSoundcore
Models in the catalog18485
Models of the last 3 years10053
Years in the catalog2020–20262020–2026
Median score7.27.6
Median score, last 3 years7.87.8
Best rated modelBAR 1000MK2 · 9.7Boom Go 3i · 9.6
By year

Models by release year

JBLSoundcore
0102030402020202120222023202420252026
Median score by year
02.557.5102020202120222023202420252026
Models of the last 3 years

Typical specs and features

SpecJBLSoundcore
Battery life median12 h12 h
Output power median150 W30 W
Bluetooth version median5.35.3
Water resistance (IPx) medianIPx4IPx5
Weight median232 g260 g
Battery powered (portable) share of models52%100%
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) share of models24%55%
Active noise cancelling share of models70%63%
Multipoint (two devices) share of models100%100%
Transparency / ambient mode share of models100%100%
Spatial / 3D audio share of models100%100%
Wireless charging (case) share of models100%100%
Top rated

Best models of each brand

JBL

1 JBL BAR 1000MK2
JBL · 2025
BAR 1000MK2
960 W
9.7
2 JBL Tune Beam 2
JBL · 2024
Tune Beam 2
12 hActive noise cancellingIPx4
9.6
3 JBL Tune Beam 2 Ghost Edition
JBL · 2024
Tune Beam 2 Ghost Edition
12 hActive noise cancellingIPx4
9.6
4 JBL Endurance Race 2
JBL · 2024
Endurance Race 2
12 hActive noise cancellingIPx8
9.6
5 JBL Xtreme 5
JBL · 2026
Xtreme 5
28 hIPx8
9.6

Soundcore

1 Soundcore Boom Go 3i
Soundcore · 2026
Boom Go 3i
24 h15 WIPx8
9.6
2 Soundcore P41i
Soundcore · 2025
P41i
12 hActive noise cancellingIPx5
9.5
3 Soundcore P42i
Soundcore · 2026
P42i
12 hActive noise cancellingIPx5
9.4
4 Soundcore Sport X20
Soundcore · 2024
Sport X20
12 hActive noise cancellingIPx8
9.3
5 Soundcore Liberty Buds 2
Soundcore · 2026
Liberty Buds 2
12 hActive noise cancellingIPx5
9.2
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