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JBL Cove P1 vs Teufel MOTIV XL

What Cove P1 does better (3) and where MOTIV XL wins (3) — every spec side by side.

JBL Cove P1
JBL · 2026Cove P1
5.5Score
3 advantages≈ $480
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Teufel MOTIV XL
Teufel · 2025MOTIV XL
3 advantages≈ $540
6.2Sound9.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

Cove P1MOTIV XL
146 × 233147560 × 251289
Cove P1MOTIV XLDifference
Height233 mm251 mm−18 mm
Width146 mm560 mm−414 mm
Depth147 mm289 mm−142 mm
Weight3,260 g12,900 g−9,640 g

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

Why is Cove P1 better than MOTIV XL?

  1. Weight3,260 g vs 12,900 g4×
  2. Battery life14 h vs 13 h+8%
  3. Channel count3 vs 2.1+43%

Why is MOTIV XL better than Cove P1?

  1. Output power120 W vs 210 W+75%
  2. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 35,000 Hz+75%
  3. Lowest frequency50 Hz vs 35 Hz+43%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Cove P1JBL Cove P1≈ $4805.5
Sound
Output power120 W210 W
Speaker channels3.0.12.1
Channel count32.1
Lowest frequency50 Hz35 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz35,000 Hz
Dolby AtmosYes—
StereoYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life14 h13 h
Battery capacity4,800 mAh—
Mains poweredYesNo
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.3—
Bluetooth codecsSBCAAC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
AuracastYes—
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYesYes
AirPlayYesYes
Chromecast / Google CastYesYes
Spotify ConnectYesYes
MultiroomYes—
Voice assistantAlexa, Google Assistant—
Voice assistant built inYes—
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight3,260 g12,900 g
Width146 mm560 mm
Height233 mm251 mm
Depth147 mm289 mm
Protection ratingIP56—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx6—
Dust protection (IP)5—
Colours—Black
Features
Party / stereo pairingYes—
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