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JBL OnBeat Air

 JBL OnBeat Air

JBL OnBeat Xtreme
JBL OnBeat Xtreme
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Logitech S715i
Logitech S715i
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JBL On Air Wireless (black)

 JBL On Air Wireless (black)

Altec Lansing Octiv 650

 Altec Lansing Octiv 650
Price $71 to $199 at 2 stores $449 to $499 at 5 stores $90 at 1 store $210 to $299 at 2 stores $84 at 1 store
CNET editors' rating
3.0 stars Good
    Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
4.0 stars Excellent
    Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
Editors' choice 4.0 stars Excellent
    Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
3.0 stars Good
    Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
4.0 stars Excellent
    Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
Average user rating 0 stars No reviews, write one! 3.0 stars out of 5 reviews 3.5 stars out of 43 reviews 0 stars No reviews, write one! 2.5 stars out of 3 reviews
Release date March 23, 2012 December 05, 2011 August 09, 2010 September 07, 2011 April 07, 2011
The Bottom Line The JBL OnBeat Air is a decent (though not great) compact speaker dock for iOS devices that's currently one of the more affordable AirPlay speakers on the market. While it's on the expensive side, JBL's OnBeat Xtreme is one of the best-sounding iPhone/iPad docks we've heard--and it has built-in Bluetooth and speakerphone capabilities. In the sea of affordable, forgettable iPod speakers, the Logitech S715i is a beacon for those who prefer their music to sound great. While we think it's overpriced, the JBL On Air Wireless speaker dock is a great-sounding device with the luxury of Apple AirPlay built right in. The Altec Lansing Octiv 650 is one of best-sounding iPod/iPhone speaker docks in its price class, with a distinct, stylish look and component video output to boot.

Basic specs
Features See What's the Same or What's different
System Components Info unavailable Info unavailable 1 x Speaker
 1 x Speaker
 1 x Speaker
Audio Amplifier Integrated
 Integrated
 Info unavailable Integrated
 Integrated
MP3 Player Compatibility iPod touch (4G)
iPod nano (3G)
iPod nano
iPod touch (2G)
iPod nano (aluminum) (2G)
iPad 2
iPhone 3GS
iPod nano (5G)
iPhone 4
iPod nano (4G)
iPod touch (3G)
iPad
iPhone 3G
iPhone
 iPod nano (3G)
iPod touch (2G)
iPad 2
iPod nano (6G)
iPhone 3GS
iPod nano (5G)
iPhone 4
iPod touch
iPod classic
iPod nano (4G)
iPod touch (3G)
iPad
iPhone 3G
iPhone
 iPod
iPhone
 iPod (2G)
iPod
iPod classic 120GB
iPod classic 160GB
iPod classic 80GB
iPod nano (6G)
iPod nano (5G)
iPod nano (4G)
iPod nano (3G)
iPod with video (5G) 60GB
iPod with video (5G) 30GB
iPod with video (5G)
iPhone 4
iPhone 3GS
iPhone 3G
iPhone
iPod (4G)
iPod (3G)
 iPod touch (4G)
iPod with video (5G)
iPod nano (3G)
iPod nano
iPod touch (2G)
iPod nano (aluminum) (2G)
iPod nano (6G)
iPhone 3GS
iPod nano (5G)
iPhone 4
iPod touch
iPod nano (4G)
iPod classic
iPod touch (3G)
iPhone 3G
iPhone
Input Impedance Info unavailable 15 KOhm
 Info unavailable 10 KOhm
 Info unavailable
Nominal Output Power (Total) 15 Watt
 Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable
Color Black
 Black
 Info unavailable Black
 Info unavailable
Dimensions (WxDxH) 10.9 in x 5.3 in x 5.7 in
 17.5 in x 9.6 in x 9.1 in
 15.2 in x 2.4 in x 5.2 in
 11 in x 7.8 in x 9.4 in
 12.9 in x 2 in x 6 in
Battery Info unavailable Info unavailable Speaker battery - Rechargeable - Nickel metal hydride
 Info unavailable Info unavailable
Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
 Remote control - Radio
 Remote control - Infrared
 Remote control - Infrared
 Included
Infrared
Speaker System Details 2 - 7.5 Watt - 70 - 20000 Hz
 Info unavailable Portable speaker
 Wireless speaker system
- 14 Watt - 20 - 20000 Hz
 2
1 x Subwoofer
Built-in Devices Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Clock
Alarm
 Info unavailable
Connectivity Technology AirPlay via Wi-Fi
Wireless
Wired
 Wireless - Bluetooth
Wired
 Wired
 Wireless - AirPlay via Wi-Fi
Wired
 Wired
Localization Info unavailable United States
 Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable
Speaker Type Active
 Active
 Active
 Active
 Active
Weight 1.9 lbs
 8.8 lbs
 Info unavailable 3.7 lbs
 Info unavailable
Manufacturer Warranty Info unavailable Info unavailable 2 years warranty
 Info unavailable 1 year warranty
Product Description JBL OnBeat Air - Speaker system with Apple dock
 JBL OnBeat Xtreme - Speaker system with Apple dock
 Logitech S715i Rechargeable - Portable speakers with digital player dock
 Wireless speaker system with digital player dock
JBL On Air Wireless
 Speaker system with iPod dock
Altec Lansing Octiv 650
Response Bandwidth 70 - 20000 Hz
 47 - 22000 Hz
 Info unavailable 20 - 20000 Hz
 Info unavailable
Product Type Speaker system with Apple dock
 Speaker system with Apple dock
 Portable speakers with digital player dock
 Wireless speaker system with digital player dock
 Speaker system with iPod dock
2.1-channel
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