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JBL Cove X1 vs KEF Coda W

What Cove X1 does better (1) and where Coda W wins (3) — every spec side by side.

JBL Cove X1
JBL · 2026Cove X1
7.0Score
1 advantage≈ $540
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KEF Coda W
KEF · 2025Coda W
3 advantages≈ $970
5.9Sound7.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

Cove X1Coda W
260 × 178172168 × 285268
Cove X1Coda WDifference
Height178 mm285 mm−107 mm
Width260 mm168 mm+92 mm
Depth172 mm268 mm−96 mm
Weight4,880 g11,300 g−6,420 g

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

Why is Cove X1 better than Coda W?

  1. Weight4,880 g vs 11,300 g2.3×

Why is Coda W better than Cove X1?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · Cove X1: Yes
  2. aptXNo · Cove X1: Yes
  3. Lowest frequency45 Hz vs 38 Hz+18%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Cove X1JBL Cove X1≈ $5407.0
KEF Coda WKEF Coda W≈ $970
Sound
Output power200 W200 W
Speaker channels—2.0
Channel count—2
Lowest frequency45 Hz38 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Dolby AtmosYes—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Stereo—Yes
Battery & charging
Mains poweredNoYes
Battery powered (portable)NoNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.4
Bluetooth codecsSBCaptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoYes
LDACNoNo
AuracastYes—
USB audio—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Optical input—Yes
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYesYes
AirPlayYes—
Chromecast / Google CastYes—
Spotify ConnectYes—
MultiroomYes—
Voice assistantAlexa—
Voice assistant built inYes—
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight4,880 g11,300 g
Width260 mm168 mm
Height178 mm285 mm
Depth172 mm268 mm
Features
Party / stereo pairingYes—
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