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Edifier S880DB MKII vs JBL L42ms

What S880DB MKII does better (3) and where L42ms wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Edifier S880DB MKII
Edifier · 2024S880DB MKII
3 advantages
vs
JBL L42ms
JBL · 2024L42ms
1 advantage≈ $660

Why is S880DB MKII better than L42ms?

  1. Bluetooth version5.3 vs 4.2+26%
  2. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 25,000 Hz+60%
  3. Lowest frequency50 Hz vs 55 Hz+10%

Why is L42ms better than S880DB MKII?

  1. Output power12 W vs 200 W16.7×
Specifications

Side by side

JBL L42msJBL L42ms≈ $660
Sound
Driver size95.2 mm—
Output power12 W200 W
Speaker channels—Stereo
Lowest frequency50 Hz55 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz25,000 Hz
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Stereo—Yes
Battery & charging
Mains powered—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.34.2
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXNo—
LDACYes—
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Optical inputYes—
Smart & streaming
Wi-Fi—Yes
AirPlay—Yes
Chromecast / Google Cast—Yes
Spotify Connect—Yes
Design & build
Weight6,270 g—
Width—617 mm
Height—162 mm
Depth—234 mm
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