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JBL L42ms vs Soundboks GO

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

JBL L42ms
JBL · 2024L42ms
1 advantage≈ $660
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Soundboks GO
Soundboks · 2022GO
6.0Score
1 advantage≈ $690
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Dimensions

Size comparison

L42msGO
617 × 162234459 × 316266
L42msGODifference
Height162 mm316 mm−154 mm
Width617 mm459 mm+158 mm
Depth234 mm266 mm−32 mm

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

Why is L42ms better than GO?

  1. StereoYes · GO: No

Why is GO better than L42ms?

  1. Bluetooth version4.2 vs 5+19%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL L42msJBL L42ms≈ $660
Soundboks GOSoundboks GO≈ $6906.0
Sound
Output power200 W—
Speaker channelsStereo1.0
Channel count—1
Lowest frequency55 Hz—
Highest frequency25,000 Hz—
Hi-Res AudioYes—
StereoYesNo
Battery & charging
Battery life—40 h
Battery capacity—100 mAh
Charging time—3.5 h
Mains poweredYesNo
Battery powered (portable)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version4.25
Bluetooth codecs—SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYes—
AirPlayYes—
Chromecast / Google CastYes—
Spotify ConnectYes—
Design & build
Weight—9,200 g
Width617 mm459 mm
Height162 mm316 mm
Depth234 mm266 mm
Protection rating—IP66
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx6
Dust protection (IP)—6
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