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Edifier ED-MR4MK2 vs JBL Charge Essential 3 SE gun metal

What ED-MR4MK2 does better (4) and where Charge Essential 3 SE gun metal wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Edifier ED-MR4MK2
Edifier · 2026ED-MR4MK2
4 advantages≈ $160
vs
JBL Charge Essential 3 SE gun metal
8.3Score
0 advantages≈ $110
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Dimensions

Size comparison

ED-MR4MK2Charge Essential 3 SE gun metal
140 × 244229223 × 96.594
ED-MR4MK2Charge Essential 3 SE gun metalDifference
Height244 mm96.5 mm+147.5 mm
Width140 mm223 mm−83 mm
Depth229 mm94 mm+135 mm

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

Why is ED-MR4MK2 better than Charge Essential 3 SE gun metal?

  1. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
  2. StereoYes · Charge Essential 3 SE gun metal: No
  3. Bluetooth version6 vs 5.4+11%
  4. Lowest frequency50 Hz vs 60 Hz+20%

Why is Charge Essential 3 SE gun metal better than ED-MR4MK2?

Charge Essential 3 SE gun metal has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Output power80 W—
Speaker channelsStereo1.0
Channel count—1
Lowest frequency50 Hz60 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Hi-Res AudioYes—
StereoYesNo
Battery & charging
Battery life—20 h
Battery capacity—7,500 mAh
Charging time—4 h
Power bank function—Yes
Mains poweredYesNo
Battery powered (portable)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version65.4
Bluetooth codecs—LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
LE Audio—Yes
Auracast—Yes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight—960 g
Width140 mm223 mm
Height244 mm96 mm
Depth229 mm94 mm
Protection rating—IP67
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx7
Dust protection (IP)—6
Colours—Black
Features
Party / stereo pairing—Yes
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