Short answer: the JBL Charge Essential 3 SE for better sound quality, the Tronsmart Mirtune C3 for the lower price. The JBL Charge Essential 3 SE ranks #42 of 182 medium speakers, rated 3.7/5, at $199.95. The Tronsmart Mirtune C3 ranks #102, rated 3.1/5, at $29.99, $169.96 cheaper.
The JBL Charge Essential 3 SE is the better-sounding, longer-running pick. A fully waterproof speaker with plenty of volume and bass, long battery life, a phone charging port, app EQ and Auracast pairing. It is rated for 20 hours of battery against 12 for the Tronsmart Mirtune C3. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Tronsmart Mirtune C3 lacks. Watch for: In side-by-side listening against the JBL Charge 6, its bass is weaker and less stable and distorts on bass-heavy tracks even with the bass turned down in the app, while a narrow boost in the upper mids makes it sound less natural.
The Tronsmart Mirtune C3 is the lighter choice. 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 3 SE at 2.1 lbs (960 g). Watch for: 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 3 SE 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 3 SE | Tronsmart Mirtune C3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199.95 | $29.99 |
| Ranked | #42 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #102 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes (Tronsmart) |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours at 50% volume (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | - |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (app) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | - |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes (Auracast) | Yes |
| Weight | 2.1 lbs (960 g) | 1.2 lbs (0.53 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LC3 | SBC |
| 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 | 52mm x 90mm racetrack woofer, 20mm tweeter, two passive radiators | 1x racetrack woofer + 1x tweeter |
| Amplifier Power | 40W total (30W woofer + 10W tweeter) | 30W |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 55Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Power Input | USB-C (5V/3A) | USB-C |
| Digital Aux Input | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Strap | No | Yes (lanyard) |
| Battery Capacity | - | 14.8Wh (7.4V, 2000mAh) |
| Charging Time | - | 2 hours |
Where the Ratings Come From
- JBL Charge Essential 3 SE: reviews by Mateusz Cholewa.
- 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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