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Edifier QS20 vs JBL Go Essential 2

What QS20 does better (3) and where Go Essential 2 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Edifier QS20
Edifier · 2025QS20
3 advantages
vs
JBL Go Essential 2
JBL · 2025Go Essential 2
4.5Score
1 advantage≈ $30
Higher score
2.9Sound2.4

Why is QS20 better than Go Essential 2?

  1. Output power6 W vs 3 W+94%
  2. Bluetooth version6 vs 4.2+43%
  3. Lowest frequency87 Hz vs 180 Hz2.1×

Why is Go Essential 2 better than QS20?

  1. Weight327 g vs 180 g+82%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Driver size43 mm—
Output power6 W3 W
Lowest frequency87 Hz180 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Battery & charging
Battery life—5 h
Charging time—2.5 h
Mains powered—No
Battery powered (portable)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version64.2
Bluetooth codecsSBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Design & build
Weight327 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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