Product Comparison: Jensen MS2ARTL vs Jensen MS3ARTL


General Specifications
Brand
Jensen
Jensen
Model
MS2ARTL
MS3ARTL
Origin
USA
USA
About the Product
The JENSEN Marine MS2ARTL is waterproof stereo with app control which allows users to control all of the stereo's primary functions directly from their mobile device by downloading the JENSEN jControl app!
The JENSEN Marine MS3A is a self-contained AM/FM/USB/Bluetooth compact 3.5" round waterproof stereo with app control which allows users to control all of the stereo's primary functions directly from their mobile device by downloading the JENSEN jControl app!
Key Specs
Impedance
8 Ohm
8 Ohm
Number of Channels
4
4
Watts Per Channel RMS
40 Watts
40 Watts
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Jensen MS2ARTL AM/FM/USB Bluetooth Stereo with App Control
  • Great radio!! I love everything about it!! 4 channels!
  • I am happy with my purchase. Powerful unit.
  • This radio was the perfect thing to replace the old Cybernetic cassette deck on my old boat. Great power!
  • This worked out great because it pretty much covers the screw holes from the old cover. Good impedance and power.
  • I installed the radio in July and everything worked fine.
Jensen MS3ARTL Waterproof Stereo with App Control
  • Quality is great paired with Kenwood speakers.
  • Great radio, looks great and great app
  • Very happy with the sound. Bass sounds good.
  • Pretty easy install. Watch out for the depth though.
  • So far works great...happy customer. I like it. Recommend.
Size & Weight
Height
2.7 in.
3 in.
Depth
8.3 in.
6.3 in.
Width
6.4 in.
3 in.
Weight
3 lbs.
1 lbs.
Audio
Peak Power
160 Watts
160 Watts
Max. Frequency Response
20 kHz
18 kHz
Min. Frequency Response
50 Hz
50 Hz
EQ Bands
5
What customers say about "Audio"
Jensen MS2ARTL AM/FM/USB Bluetooth Stereo with App Control
  • Easy to use. Sound is great. Quality product.
  • This unit looks and sounds great. I am happy with my purchase.
  • Easy to use and sounds great. Cannot ask for much more.
  • Good sound on my boat, generally easy install.
  • I can hear the volume beep in speakers but no music.
Jensen MS3ARTL Waterproof Stereo with App Control
  • Great sounding unit once you get it adjusted, paired it with four kicker marine speakers in my boat.
  • I am happy with the sound quality as it is very good.
  • I was already familiar with the sound quality and didnt wanna take the chance on another brand!
  • Very happy with the sound. Bass sounds good.
  • Works good, but sounds bad. Bass is no deep and not loud.
Features
Display
LCD
LCD
Satellite Radio Ready
Yes
Yes
App-Controlled
Yes
Yes
CD Player
No
No
Detachable Front Panel
No
No
Number Of Preset Station
30
12
Waterproof
IPX5
IPX6
Controls
Power On / Off, Mute, Mode, Reset, Audio Menu, System Menu, Select a Band, Preset Stations, Volume Down, Volume Up, Seek Left, Seek Right
Power On / Off, Mute, Mode, Volume Down, Volume Up, Seek Left, Seek Right, Play / Pause, Channel select
Extras
Low battery warning, Wired remote control capable, Conformal-coated circuit boards, Standard DIN chassis, UV resistant materials, App ready (jControl)
UV and Corrosion Resistant, Bluetooth (Supports A2DP and AVRCP), App ready (jControl), USB MP3/WMA Player
What customers say about "Features"
Jensen MS2ARTL AM/FM/USB Bluetooth Stereo with App Control
  • I love the mute feature. I recommend it!
  • The Bluetooth works well and it’s easy to use.
  • Nice bluetooth feature. Good sound on my boat, generally easy install.
  • Great sound, works well. I like the “battery low” feature, haven’t tested, nice to know it’s there.
  • Thus, you can turn your battery switch off and not loose settings.
Jensen MS3ARTL Waterproof Stereo with App Control
  • Its nice to be able to stream bluetooth, or change channels.
  • Switch inputs from anywhere on the boat, using the phone I already have on me.I like it.
  • Great radio, looks great and great app. I recommend it!
  • I had read a number of reviews saying that Connecting a Bluetooth device was difficult. Yes, this is it.
  • The Jensen control will pause (mute) or power off the device (the device itself doesn't have an apparently power off).
Connectivity
Bluetooth Compatible
Yes
Yes
Inputs
Remote Control, USB, Antenna, Analog Stereo RCA, AUX
Antenna, USB, Analog Stereo RCA
Outputs
Analog Stereo RCA
Analog Stereo RCA
What customers say about "Connectivity"
Jensen MS2ARTL AM/FM/USB Bluetooth Stereo with App Control
  • Easy to use and sounds great. Cannot ask for much more. Nice usb connection.
  • It was easy to install, the external controller I use with it and Bluetooth both worked as advertised.
  • Checked all of the wiring and fuses and everything was powered, cool power connectivity.
  • My only disappointment is that the song info doesn’t display on the unit when playing from my phone 7 via usb.
  • Unit works well, but usb connectivity doesn’t work with newer iPhones (5S & Up).
Jensen MS3ARTL Waterproof Stereo with App Control
  • Works great in my boat! Easy install and connectivity.
  • Works and looks great. Perfect connectivity.
  • Easy to install and operate!
  • Connected to phone with ease. Ease setup.
  • Easy to install and operate. Sound is great! Good size and setup of this unit.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC, RoHS, C-TICK
CE, FCC
Other Information
Manufacturer
MSRP
219.99 $
189.99 $
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