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Bluesound PULSE FLEX P130 vs JBL Cove P1

What PULSE FLEX P130 does better (3) and where Cove P1 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Bluesound PULSE FLEX P130
Bluesound · 2026PULSE FLEX P130
3 advantages≈ $350
vs
JBL Cove P1
JBL · 2026Cove P1
6.4Score
2 advantages≈ $490
Higher score
6.9Connectivity7.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

PULSE FLEX P130Cove P1
131 × 196111146 × 233147
PULSE FLEX P130Cove P1Difference
Height196 mm233 mm−37 mm
Width131 mm146 mm−15 mm
Depth111 mm147 mm−36 mm
Weight1,610 g3,260 g−1,650 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is PULSE FLEX P130 better than Cove P1?

  1. Weight1,610 g vs 3,260 g2×
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Cove P1: No
  3. aptXYes · Cove P1: No

Why is Cove P1 better than PULSE FLEX P130?

  1. Channel count1 vs 33×
  2. StereoNo · PULSE FLEX P130: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Cove P1JBL Cove P1≈ $4906.4
Sound
Speaker channels1.03.0.1
Channel count13
Lowest frequency—50 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Dolby Atmos—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYes—
StereoNoYes
Battery & charging
Battery life—14 h
Battery capacity—4,800 mAh
Mains poweredNoYes
Battery powered (portable)NoYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsaptX HD, SBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXYesNo
LDACNoNo
Auracast—Yes
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Optical inputYes—
EthernetYes—
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYesYes
AirPlayYesYes
Chromecast / Google Cast—Yes
Spotify ConnectYesYes
MultiroomYesYes
Voice assistantAlexa—
Voice assistant built inYes—
Companion appYesYes
Design & build
Weight1,610 g3,260 g
Width131 mm146 mm
Height196 mm233 mm
Depth111 mm147 mm
Protection rating—IP56
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx6
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Remote controlYes—
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