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JBL L42ms vs Sony SRS-RA5000

What L42ms does better (0) and where SRS-RA5000 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

JBL L42ms
JBL · 2024L42ms
0 advantages≈ $660
vs
Sony SRS-RA5000
Sony · 2021SRS-RA5000
0 advantages≈ $530
Dimensions

Size comparison

L42msSRS-RA5000
617 × 162234235 × 329225
L42msSRS-RA5000Difference
Height162 mm329 mm−167 mm
Width617 mm235 mm+382 mm
Depth234 mm225 mm+9 mm

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

Why is L42ms better than SRS-RA5000?

L42ms has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is SRS-RA5000 better than L42ms?

SRS-RA5000 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

JBL L42msJBL L42ms≈ $660
Sound
Output power200 W—
Speaker channelsStereoStereo
Lowest frequency55 Hz—
Highest frequency25,000 Hz—
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
StereoYesYes
Battery & charging
Mains poweredYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version4.24.2
NFC pairing—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYesYes
AirPlayYes—
Chromecast / Google CastYesYes
Spotify ConnectYes—
Design & build
Width617 mm235 mm
Height162 mm329 mm
Depth234 mm225 mm
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