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JBL L42ms vs Kanto TUK

What L42ms does better (2) and where TUK wins (1) — every spec side by side.

JBL L42ms
JBL · 2024L42ms
2 advantages≈ $660
vs
Kanto TUK
Kanto · 2022TUK
1 advantage≈ $860
Dimensions

Size comparison

L42msTUK
617 × 162234178 × 276215
L42msTUKDifference
Height162 mm276 mm−114 mm
Width617 mm178 mm+439 mm
Depth234 mm215 mm+19 mm

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

Why is L42ms better than TUK?

  1. Output power200 W vs 130 W+54%
  2. Highest frequency25,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+25%

Why is TUK better than L42ms?

  1. Lowest frequency55 Hz vs 50 Hz+10%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL L42msJBL L42ms≈ $660
Kanto TUKKanto TUK≈ $860
Sound
Output power200 W130 W
Speaker channelsStereo2.0
Channel count—2
Lowest frequency55 Hz50 Hz
Highest frequency25,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Hi-Res AudioYes—
StereoYesYes
Battery & charging
Mains poweredYesYes
Battery powered (portable)—No
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version4.24.2
Bluetooth codecs—aptX HD, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—Yes
LDAC—No
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Optical input—Yes
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYes—
AirPlayYes—
Chromecast / Google CastYes—
Spotify ConnectYes—
Design & build
Weight—5,000 g
Width617 mm178 mm
Height162 mm276 mm
Depth234 mm215 mm
Features
Remote control—Yes
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