Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection offered by an electrical enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represent a number The first number of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquid.
Scoring IP67, the JBL Pulse 5's rating is read as, the first value of 6 denotes that they are completely dust proof, and the second number of 7 means that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes.
Compared to the JBL Pulse 5, Sony SRS XV900 has a rating of IPX4 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
JBL Pulse 5 has a higher liquid rating than Sony SRS XV900
We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products. The Sony SRS XV900, at 2,660g
is lighter than the JBL Pulse 5 by g.
Most of the time a genuine quality system is a little bit heavier than average quality products though If you will need to change the position of the soundbar often, then you should try to purchase a lighter soundbar. This represents the vertical dimension of a device, JBL Pulse 5 has a height of 96.5mm. The Sony SRS XV900, at 880mm
is longer in height than the JBL Pulse 5 with a difference 783.5mm
This represents the horizontal dimension of a device, JBL Pulse 5 has a width of 223mm.
The Sony SRS XV900, at 439mm
is wider than the JBL Pulse 5 with a difference 216mm
The thickness (or depth) of JBL Pulse 5 is 94mm, to know the thickness of the speaker you divide its volume(space occupied) by the surface area( length by width)
Sony SRS XV900 has a thickness of 410mm,
meaning that it is thicker than the JBL Pulse 5 with a difference 316mm
The JBL Pulse 5 is dustproof and water-resistant. A water-resistant device can resist the penetration of water, such as powerful water jets, if it is to be submerged in the water this is usually set to a given depth and for a specific time period. Sony SRS XV900 too is dustproof and water-resistant, this makes both devices water-resistant and dust-resistant, which means that they can prevent water and dust from entering the interior of the devices and damaging the interior components
A subwoofer is a speaker that delivers lower frequencies in the range of 20 -200Hz, the low frequencies are produced by instruments such as pipe organs, bass guitars, even the kick drums, and any explosive sound effects say in a movie.
Devices that have a subwoofer inbuilt give a richer bass sound when listening to bass-heavy music like hip hop. Both the Sony SRS XV900 and JBL Pulse 5 have a subwoofer
JBL Pulse 5 has stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. A passive radiator is a type of driver in speakers that can get extra power and resonance from a speaker system, usually used in smaller speaker systems.
This radiator is called passive because it is not powered by electricity but by air pressure found in speaker cones.
The sound vibrations produced by a passive radiator depend on its mass and the size of its enclosure. It is usually used in combination with a woofer to produce deep, resonant tones that would normally be produced by speakers in large boxes powered by AC.
Low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device reproduces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on the way through. JBL Pulse 5's lowest frequency is at 70Hz, the lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass. Sony SRS XV900's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
JBL Pulse 5 got a juicier bass than the Sony SRS XV900
High frequency response measures if and how well an audio component reproduces high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal on the way through.
JBL Pulse 5's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, the higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble. Sony SRS XV900's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal treble
Your speaker's battery life will reduce over time while in use, the battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. JBL Pulse 5's battery life is 12 hours
Sony SRS XV900's battery life is 25 hours.
Each time you recharge your device, it gets a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first. But over a few years, you may find that your speaker, no longer plays for long like it used to.
It takes 4 hours to fully charge the JBL Pulse 5's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using it for the first time or when they have been unused for extended periods. Sony SRS XV900 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery
JBL Pulse 5 has a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your speaker. Sony SRS XV900 too has a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your speaker, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. JBL Pulse 5 support multipoint, which allows you to link to more Bluetooth devices and switch between them.
For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. The Sony SRS XV900 support multipoint count. Bluetooth multipoint would come in handy because you can be on one call without missing notifications coming from another device.
JBL Pulse 5 can be used wirelessly, wireless devices allow users more freedom of movement. The Sony SRS XV900 also can be used wirelessly
An auxiliary input allows you to play other audio sources by connecting them through a simple audio connection like a 3.5mm jack
Bluetooth is a wireless technology that allows you to easily transfer data between different devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and computers. Both the Sony SRS XV900 and the JBL Pulse 5 have Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
JBL Pulse 5 has a v5.1
Sony SRS XV900 has a Bluetooth version of v5.2. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology standard that is used for exchanging data between fixed and mobile devices over short distances.
The JBL Pulse 5 can connect at a 10meters distance via Bluetooth or infrared to another device. The Sony SRS XV900 can connect at a 30meters distance via Bluetooth
JBL Pulse 5 supports USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power on a single cable. The USB-C plug is now part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets, it features reversible plug orientation and cable direction.
With more USB ports, you are able to connect more devices, like those you save your music on, JBL Pulse 5 has 1 only
Sony SRS XV900 has 1 USB ports
You can use your smartphone as a remote control for the device through a dedicated app. Through this, you can alter settings, unlock features, and get real-time updates so you can always listen to your music the best way you see fit. You can use your voice to control key functions of the JBL Pulse 5 and you can easily access it without pushing any button but just giving it voice commands.
With voice prompts, the device notifies you via audio messages, say its battery is running low it will notify you that it's time to recharge the device. There is a control panel on the JBL Pulse 5 body, so you can easily access the volume control or remote without having to interact with a cable or another device it's connected to. The Sony SRS XV900 too have a control panel on them.
