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Escape P9 vs JBL L42ms

What P9 does better (1) and where L42ms wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Escape P9
Escape · 2020P9
1 advantage≈ $610
vs
JBL L42ms
JBL · 2024L42ms
2 advantages≈ $660
Dimensions

Size comparison

P9L42ms
220 × 731220617 × 162234
P9L42msDifference
Height731 mm162 mm+569 mm
Width220 mm617 mm−397 mm
Depth220 mm234 mm−14 mm

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

Why is P9 better than L42ms?

  1. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 55 Hz2.8×

Why is L42ms better than P9?

  1. Output power100 W vs 200 W2×
  2. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 25,000 Hz+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Escape P9Escape P9≈ $610
JBL L42msJBL L42ms≈ $660
Sound
Output power100 W200 W
Speaker channels—Stereo
Lowest frequency20 Hz55 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz25,000 Hz
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Stereo—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h—
Mains poweredNoYes
Battery powered (portable)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version4.24.2
Bluetooth codecsaptX, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXYes—
LDACNo—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Wi-Fi—Yes
AirPlay—Yes
Chromecast / Google Cast—Yes
Spotify Connect—Yes
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight12,300 g—
Width220 mm617 mm
Height731 mm162 mm
Depth220 mm234 mm
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