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JBL L42ms vs Kanto YU4 Powered Speakers

What L42ms does better (4) and where YU4 Powered Speakers wins (0) — every spec side by side.

JBL L42ms
JBL · 2024L42ms
4 advantages≈ $660
vs
Kanto YU4 Powered Speakers
0 advantages≈ $500
Dimensions

Size comparison

L42msYU4 Powered Speakers
617 × 162234140 × 220190
L42msYU4 Powered SpeakersDifference
Height162 mm220 mm−58 mm
Width617 mm140 mm+477 mm
Depth234 mm190 mm+44 mm

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

Why is L42ms better than YU4 Powered Speakers?

  1. Output power200 W vs 70 W2.9×
  2. Bluetooth version4.2 vs 4+5%
  3. Highest frequency25,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+25%
  4. Lowest frequency55 Hz vs 60 Hz+9%

Why is YU4 Powered Speakers better than L42ms?

YU4 Powered Speakers has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

JBL L42msJBL L42ms≈ $660
Sound
Output power200 W70 W
Speaker channelsStereoStereo
Lowest frequency55 Hz60 Hz
Highest frequency25,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
StereoYesYes
Battery & charging
Power bank function—Yes
Mains poweredYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version4.24
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Optical input—Yes
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYes—
AirPlayYes—
Chromecast / Google CastYes—
Spotify ConnectYes—
Design & build
Width617 mm140 mm
Height162 mm220 mm
Depth234 mm190 mm
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