Short answer: the JBL Charge Essential 2 on measured sound quality, the Tronsmart Mirtune C3 on price. The JBL Charge Essential 2 ranks #39 of 182 medium speakers, rated 3.8/5, at $129.99. The Tronsmart Mirtune C3 ranks #102, rated 3.1/5, at $29.99, $100 cheaper.
The JBL Charge Essential 2 is the better-sounding, longer-running pick. A simpler, tough waterproof speaker with punchy sound, long battery life and a phone charging port, great when found on sale. It is rated for 20 hours of battery against 12 for the Tronsmart Mirtune C3. The tradeoff: It is a pared-back Charge: no app EQ, no PartyBoost/party mode and no stereo-pair option.
The Tronsmart Mirtune C3 is the lighter pick. A small, light waterproof speaker at a budget price, with Auracast multi speaker sync, stereo pairing, USB-C audio input and app EQ. At 1.2 lbs (530 g) it weighs much less than the JBL Charge Essential 2 at 2.1 lbs (930 g). It links with other speakers (Auracast), which the JBL Charge Essential 2 cannot. It has an adjustable EQ, which the JBL Charge Essential 2 lacks. The catch: In GiT’s three way blind test it came behind the Creative Muvo Go and Xiaomi Sound Outdoor, sounding good only on sparse tracks, and listeners in AudioPro Reviews’ comparison found the JBL Flip 6 fuller with more bass.
Buy the JBL Charge Essential 2 if sound quality is the priority over the price, or the Tronsmart Mirtune C3 if the price is the priority over sound quality.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Charge Essential 2 | Tronsmart Mirtune C3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $129.99 | $29.99 |
| Ranked | #39 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #102 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | Yes (Tronsmart) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~55Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours at 50% volume (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | No | Yes (app) |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | - |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 2.1 lbs (930 g) | 1.2 lbs (0.53 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 6.0 |
| Dimensions | 8.8” x 3.8” x 3.7” (223 x 96.5 x 94 mm) | 7.1”H x 2.8”W x 2.8”D (180 x 70 x 72 mm) |
| Drivers | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter | 1x racetrack woofer + 1x tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 55Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Amplifier Power | 40W | 30W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) | SBC |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Strap | No | Yes (lanyard) |
| Battery Capacity | - | 14.8Wh (7.4V, 2000mAh) |
| Charging Time | - | 2 hours |
Where the Ratings Come From
- JBL Charge Essential 2: reviews by The Tech Files.
- Tronsmart Mirtune C3: reviews by THBOX, GiT and AudioPro.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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