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JBL PULSE4 vs Makita DMR203

What PULSE4 does better (1) and where DMR203 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

JBL PULSE4
JBL · 2020PULSE4
1 advantage≈ $130
vs
Makita DMR203
Makita · 2020DMR203
2 advantages≈ $150
6.7Build & features3.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

PULSE4DMR203
96 × 20796217 × 206285
PULSE4DMR203Difference
Height207 mm206 mm+1 mm
Width96 mm217 mm−121 mm
Depth96 mm285 mm−189 mm

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

Why is PULSE4 better than DMR203?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx5+40%

Why is DMR203 better than PULSE4?

  1. StereoNo · PULSE4: Yes
  2. Bluetooth version4.2 vs 5+19%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL PULSE4JBL PULSE4≈ $130
Sound
Output power20 W—
Speaker channelsMono2.0
Channel count—2
Lowest frequency70 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
StereoNoYes
Battery & charging
Battery life12 h—
Mains powered—No
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
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 / AUX—Yes
Design & build
Weight—3,400 g
Width96 mm217 mm
Height207 mm206 mm
Depth96 mm285 mm
Protection ratingIPX7IP65
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx5
Dust protection (IP)—6
Features
Party / stereo pairingYesYes
Light effectsYes—
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