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Edifier ES300 vs JBL Go Essential 2

What ES300 does better (6) and where Go Essential 2 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Edifier ES300
Edifier · 2025ES300
6 advantages
vs
JBL Go Essential 2
JBL · 2025Go Essential 2
4.5Score
1 advantage≈ $30
Higher score
9.0Sound2.4

Why is ES300 better than Go Essential 2?

  1. Output power45 W vs 3 W14.5×
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Go Essential 2: No
  3. Lowest frequency56 Hz vs 180 Hz3.2×
  4. Bluetooth version5.4 vs 4.2+29%
  5. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
  6. LDACYes · Go Essential 2: No

Why is Go Essential 2 better than ES300?

  1. Weight3,700 g vs 180 g20.6×
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Output power45 W3 W
Lowest frequency56 Hz180 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Battery & charging
Battery life—5 h
Charging time—2.5 h
Mains powered—No
Battery powered (portable)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.44.2
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYes—
AirPlayYes—
Design & build
Weight3,700 g180 g
Width—86 mm
Height—71 mm
Depth—32 mm
Protection rating—IP67
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx7
Dust protection (IP)—6
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