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JBL PULSE4 vs Yamaha True X-Lautsprecher WS-X1A

What PULSE4 does better (1) and where True X-Lautsprecher WS-X1A wins (1) — every spec side by side.

JBL PULSE4
JBL · 2020PULSE4
1 advantage≈ $130
vs
Yamaha True X-Lautsprecher WS-X1A
1 advantage≈ $140
6.7Build & features8.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

PULSE4True X-Lautsprecher WS-X1A
96 × 2079688 × 10588
PULSE4True X-Lautsprecher WS-X1ADifference
Height207 mm105 mm+102 mm
Width96 mm88 mm+8 mm
Depth96 mm88 mm+8 mm

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

Why is PULSE4 better than True X-Lautsprecher WS-X1A?

  1. Output power20 W vs 10 W2×

Why is True X-Lautsprecher WS-X1A better than PULSE4?

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

Side by side

JBL PULSE4JBL PULSE4≈ $130
Sound
Output power20 W10 W
Speaker channelsMono—
Lowest frequency70 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
StereoNo—
Battery & charging
Battery life12 h12 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
USB-C—Yes
Design & build
Weight—490 g
Width96 mm88 mm
Height207 mm105 mm
Depth96 mm88 mm
Protection ratingIPX7IP67
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Dust protection (IP)—6
Features
Party / stereo pairingYes—
Light effectsYes—
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