JBL Boombox 3 WIFI vs Boombox 3

Name JBL Boombox 3 WIFI JBL Boombox 3
Image JBL Boombox 3 WIFI JBL Boombox 3
Type Large Large
MSRP $649.95 $499.95
Released 2023 2022
Availability Available Available
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Speaker configuration
Audio channels 2.0 (stereo) 2.0 (stereo)
Woofers (or full range): 2× 2.75″ 2× 2,75″
Tweeters: 2× 0.75″ 2× 0,75″
Subwoofers: 1× 189×114 mm 1× 189×114 mm
Audio specs & features
Watts RMS 200 W (plugged in), 140 W (battery) 180 W (plugged in), 136 W (battery)
Frequency range 40.0 Hz - 20 kHz 40.0 Hz - 20 kHz
Wireless stereo pairing? ✔ via app ✔ via app
Party mode? (mono) ❌ ✔ PartyBoost
Other (special) audio features? Multiroom, 3D Dolby Atmos (virtual) None
Connectivity
Bluetooth version? 5.3 5.3
Wi-Fi? Wi-Fi 6 ❌
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 24 hours
Charge time 4.5 hrs 6.5 hrs
Battery capacity 69.12 Wh 72.6 Wh
Swappable battery? ❌ ❌
Charging port(s): AC AC
Powerbank function? Yes; 1× USB-A 10W Yes; 1× USB-A
Buttons & controls
Sound mode button(s)? ❌ ❌
Sound effect buttons? ❌ ❌
Other (special) buttons? ❌ ❌
App? JBL One app JBL Portable app
Voice assistant? Indirect control ❌
Lights
Colored LEDS? ❌ ❌
Strobe LEDS? ❌ ❌
Size & weight
Size (cm H×W×D): 25.7×48.2×20.0 25.7×48.2×20.0
Size (inch H×W×D): 10.1×19.0×7.9 10.1×19.0×7.9
Weight (kg): 9.62 6.7
Weight (lbs): 21.2 14.7
Physical features
IP Code IP67 IP67
Transportation method? 1 handle 1 handle
Color options: 1 color: Black 2 colors: Black, camo
Other features? - -
In the box
Charger/cables? AC power adapter AC power adapter
Accessories? - -
More info
Model number JBLBB3WIFI JBLBOOMBOX3
User guide / manual Quick start guide Quick start guide
Official site link: JBL.com JBL.com
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Key differences

The JBL Boombox 3 WIFI costs $150 more ($649.95 vs $499.95), is newer (2023 vs 2022) and is more powerful (200 W vs 180 W).

The JBL Boombox 3 has a larger battery (72.6 Wh vs 69.12 Wh) and is lighter (6.7 kg vs 9.62 kg). Only on the JBL Boombox 3 WIFI: Wi-Fi 6 and voice assistant (Indirect control). Only on the JBL Boombox 3: party mode (PartyBoost) and 3.5 mm AUX in. Both have IP67 water and dust resistance.

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