| Name | JBL Boombox 3 | Soundboks Go |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |
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| Type | Large | Large |
| MSRP | $499.95 | $699 |
| Released | 2022 | 2022 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| Current price | Amazon | Soundboks, Amazon |
| Speaker configuration | ||
| Audio channels | 2.0 (stereo) | 1.0 (mono) |
| Woofers (or full range): | 2× 2,75″ | 1× 10″ |
| Tweeters: | 2× 0,75″ | 1× 1″ |
| Subwoofers: | 1× 189×114 mm | - |
| Audio specs & features | ||
| Watts RMS | 180 W (plugged in)., 136 W (battery) | 144 W |
| Frequency range | 40.0 Hz - 20 kHz | 40 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Wireless stereo pairing? | ✔ via app | ✔ via app |
| Party mode? (mono) | ✔ PartyBoost | ✔ TeamUP (5 max) |
| Other (special) audio features? | None | None |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth version? | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| 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 | 24 hours | 40 hours (mid vol.), 10 hours (max vol.) |
| Charge time | 6.5 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Battery capacity | 72.6 Wh | 99.84 Wh |
| Swappable battery? | ❌ | ✔ (extra battery sold separately) |
| Charging port(s): | AC | DC |
| Powerbank function? | Yes; 1× USB-A | Yes; 1× USB-C 10W |
| Buttons & controls | ||
| Sound mode button(s)? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Sound effect buttons? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Other (special) buttons? | ❌ | ❌ |
| App? | JBL Portable app | SOUNDBOKS app |
| Voice assistant? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Lights | ||
| Colored LEDS? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Strobe LEDS? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Size & weight | ||
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 25.7×48.2×20.0 | 31.6×45.9×26.6 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 10.1×19.0×7.9 | 12.44×18.07×10.47 |
| Weight (kg): | 6.7 | 9.2 |
| Weight (lbs): | 14.7 | 20.28 |
| Physical features | ||
| IP Code | IP67 | IP65 |
| Transportation method? | 1 handle | 1 handle |
| Color options: | 2 colors: Black, camo | 1 color: Black |
| Other features? | - | Pole mount |
| In the box | ||
| Charger/cables? | AC power adapter | Power adapter not included! (+$59) |
| Accessories? | - | - |
| More info | ||
| Model number | JBLBOOMBOX3 | 11-SBGO_B |
| User guide / manual | Quick start guide | User manual |
| Official site link: | JBL.com | Soundboks.com |
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