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JBL HORIZON 3 vs Soundcore Select 3

What HORIZON 3 does better (2) and where Select 3 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

JBL HORIZON 3
JBL · 2025HORIZON 3
2 advantages≈ $110
vs
Soundcore Select 3
Soundcore · 2025Select 3
5.7Score
0 advantages≈ $110
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Why is HORIZON 3 better than Select 3?

  1. Output power10 W vs 8 W+25%
  2. Bluetooth version5.3 vs 5+6%

Why is Select 3 better than HORIZON 3?

Select 3 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Sound
Output power10 W8 W
Speaker channelsStereo2.0
Channel count—2
Lowest frequency65 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
StereoYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life—12 h
Battery capacity—2,400 mAh
Power bank functionYes—
Mains poweredYesNo
Battery powered (portable)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35
Bluetooth codecs—SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Wi-Fi—Yes
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Width209 mm—
Height137 mm—
Depth83 mm—
Protection rating—IP67
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx7
Dust protection (IP)—6
Floats—Yes
Colours—Black
Features
Light effectsYesYes
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