| Name | Bose SoundLink Max | JBL Boombox 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |
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| Type | Large | Large |
| MSRP | $399 | $499.95 |
| Released | 2024 | 2022 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| Current price | Amazon | Amazon |
| Speaker configuration | ||
| Audio channels | 2.0 (stereo) | 2.0 (stereo) |
| Woofers (or full range): | 2× | 2× 2,75″ |
| Tweeters: | 1× | 2× 0,75″ |
| Subwoofers: | - | 1× 189×114 mm |
| Audio specs & features | ||
| Watts RMS | Not specified | 180 W (plugged in)., 136 W (battery) |
| Frequency range | Not specified | 40.0 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Wireless stereo pairing? | ✔ TWS | ✔ via app |
| Party mode? (mono) | ✔ (Party Mode) | ✔ PartyBoost |
| Other (special) audio features? | None | None |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth version? | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Wi-Fi? | ❌ | ❌ |
| NFC? (for pairing) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Radio? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Audio inputs & outputs | ||
| Buit-in mic? (and function) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Guitar/mic input? | ❌ | ❌ |
| USB-A playback? | ❌ | ❌ |
| 3.5 mm AUX in? | ✔ | ✔ |
| 3.5 mm AUX out? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Other in/outputs? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Battery, power & charging | ||
| Battery? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Battery life | 20 hours | 24 hours |
| Charge time | 5 hrs | 6.5 hrs |
| Battery capacity | ? | 72.6 Wh |
| Swappable battery? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Charging port(s): | USB-C | AC |
| Powerbank function? | Yes; 1× USB-C | Yes; 1× USB-A |
| Buttons & controls | ||
| Sound mode button(s)? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Sound effect buttons? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Other (special) buttons? | Shortcut button | ❌ |
| App? | Bose App | JBL Portable app |
| Voice assistant? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Lights | ||
| Colored LEDS? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Strobe LEDS? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Size & weight | ||
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 12.01×26.47×10.49 | 25.7×48.2×20.0 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 4.73×10.42×4.13 | 10.1×19.0×7.9 |
| Weight (kg): | 2.132 | 6.7 |
| Weight (lbs): | 4.7 | 14.7 |
| Physical features | ||
| IP Code | IP67 | IP67 |
| Transportation method? | 1 handle | 1 handle |
| Color options: | 2 colors: Black, blue | 2 colors: Black, camo |
| Other features? | Removable rope handle | - |
| In the box | ||
| Charger/cables? | USB-C to USB-C | AC power adapter |
| Accessories? | Rope handle | - |
| More info | ||
| Model number | 442368 | JBLBOOMBOX3 |
| User guide / manual | Owner's guide | Quick start guide |
| Official site link: | Bose.com | JBL.com |
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