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Harman-Kardon Luna 2 vs JBL Charge Essential 3 SE gun metal

What Luna 2 does better (4) and where Charge Essential 3 SE gun metal wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Harman-Kardon Luna 2
Harman-Kardon · 2026Luna 2
6.6Score
4 advantages≈ $160
vs
JBL Charge Essential 3 SE gun metal
8.3Score
2 advantages≈ $110
Higher score
4.8Battery7.1
7.6Build & features5.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

Luna 2Charge Essential 3 SE gun metal
236 × 88132223 × 96.594
Luna 2Charge Essential 3 SE gun metalDifference
Height88 mm96.5 mm−8.5 mm
Width236 mm223 mm+13 mm
Depth132 mm94 mm+38 mm
Weight735 g960 g−225 g

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

Why is Luna 2 better than Charge Essential 3 SE gun metal?

  1. Channel count2 vs 12×
  2. Weight735 g vs 960 g+31%
  3. StereoYes · Charge Essential 3 SE gun metal: No
  4. Lowest frequency58 Hz vs 60 Hz+3%

Why is Charge Essential 3 SE gun metal better than Luna 2?

  1. Battery life12 h vs 20 h+67%
  2. Battery capacity3,300 mAh vs 7,500 mAh2.3×
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Output power40 W—
Speaker channels2.01.0
Channel count21
Lowest frequency58 Hz60 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Adjustable equaliserYes—
StereoYesNo
Battery & charging
Battery life12 h20 h
Battery capacity3,300 mAh7,500 mAh
Charging time—4 h
Power bank function—Yes
Mains poweredNoNo
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.4
Bluetooth codecsSBCLC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
LE Audio—Yes
AuracastYesYes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYesYes
Design & build
Weight735 g960 g
Width236 mm223 mm
Height88 mm96 mm
Depth132 mm94 mm
Protection ratingIP67IP67
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Dust protection (IP)66
Colours—Black
Features
Party / stereo pairingYesYes
Light effectsYes—
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