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3.2Sound2.4
7.1Battery3.2
9.1Build & features9.3
Dimensions
Size comparison
JAM 2Go Essential 2
| JAM 2 | Go Essential 2 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 79 mm | 71.2 mm | +7.8 mm |
| Width | 97 mm | 86 mm | +11 mm |
| Depth | 36 mm | 31.6 mm | +4.4 mm |
| Weight | 240 g | 180 g | +60 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is JAM 2 better than Go Essential 2?
- Battery life30 h vs 5 h6×
- Output power4 W vs 3 W+13%
- Bluetooth version5 vs 4.2+19%
Why is Go Essential 2 better than JAM 2?
- Weight240 g vs 180 g+33%
- Charging time3.5 h vs 2.5 h+40%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | 4 W | 3 W |
| Speaker channels | 2.0 | — |
| Channel count | 2 | — |
| Lowest frequency | — | 180 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 20,000 Hz |
| Stereo | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 30 h | 5 h |
| Battery capacity | 250 mAh | — |
| Charging time | 3.5 h | 2.5 h |
| Power bank function | Yes | — |
| Mains powered | No | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5 | 4.2 |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| USB-C | — | Yes |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 240 g | 180 g |
| Width | 97 mm | 86 mm |
| Height | 79 mm | 71 mm |
| Depth | 36 mm | 32 mm |
| Protection rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | — | 6 |
| Colours | Black | — |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
