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JBL Charge Essential 3 SE gun metal vs JVC SP-WS04BT

What Charge Essential 3 SE gun metal does better (1) and where SP-WS04BT wins (1) — every spec side by side.

JBL Charge Essential 3 SE gun metal
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1 advantage≈ $110
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JVC SP-WS04BT
JVC · 2025SP-WS04BT
1 advantage≈ $110
5.8Build & features6.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

Charge Essential 3 SE gun metalSP-WS04BT
223 × 96.594166 × 10250
Charge Essential 3 SE gun metalSP-WS04BTDifference
Height96.5 mm102 mm−5.5 mm
Width223 mm166 mm+57 mm
Depth94 mm50 mm+44 mm

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

Why is Charge Essential 3 SE gun metal better than SP-WS04BT?

  1. Battery life20 h vs 15 h+33%

Why is SP-WS04BT better than Charge Essential 3 SE gun metal?

  1. StereoNo · Charge Essential 3 SE gun metal: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Output power—20 W
Speaker channels1.0Stereo
Channel count1—
Lowest frequency60 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
StereoNoYes
Battery & charging
Battery life20 h15 h
Battery capacity7,500 mAh—
Charging time4 h—
Power bank functionYes—
Mains poweredNo—
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.3
Bluetooth codecsLC3, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
LE AudioYes—
AuracastYes—
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight960 g—
Width223 mm166 mm
Height96 mm102 mm
Depth94 mm50 mm
Protection ratingIP67IP67
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Dust protection (IP)66
ColoursBlack—
Features
Party / stereo pairingYesYes
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