| Name | JBL Boombox 4 | Bose SoundLink Max |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |
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| Type | Large | Large |
| MSRP | $549.95 | $399 |
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| Current price | Amazon | Amazon |
| Speaker configuration | ||
| Audio channels | 2.0 (stereo) | 2.0 (stereo) |
| Woofers (or full range): | 2× 5″ | 2× |
| Tweeters: | 2× 0.75″ | 1× |
| Subwoofers: | - | - |
| Audio specs & features | ||
| Watts RMS | 210 W (plugged in), 200 (battery) | Not specified |
| Frequency range | 37.0 Hz - 20 kHz | Not specified |
| Wireless stereo pairing? | ✔ via app | ✔ TWS |
| Party mode? (mono) | ✔ Auracast | ✔ (Party Mode) |
| Other (special) audio features? | AI Sound Boost, PlayTime boost (+6h) | None |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth version? | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Wi-Fi? | ❌ | ❌ |
| NFC? (for pairing) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Radio? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Audio inputs & outputs | ||
| Buit-in mic? (and function) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Guitar/mic input? | ❌ | ❌ |
| USB-A playback? | ✔ (USB-C) | ❌ |
| 3.5 mm AUX in? | ❌ | ✔ |
| 3.5 mm AUX out? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Other in/outputs? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Battery, power & charging | ||
| Battery? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Battery life | 28 hours | 20 hours |
| Charge time | 3 hrs | 5 hrs |
| Battery capacity | 99.02 Wh | ? |
| Swappable battery? | Replaceable | ❌ |
| Charging port(s): | AC | USB-C |
| Powerbank function? | Yes; 1× USB-C ?W | Yes; 1× USB-C |
| Buttons & controls | ||
| Sound mode button(s)? | 'Bass Boost' (2 modes) | ❌ |
| Sound effect buttons? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Other (special) buttons? | ❌ | Shortcut button |
| App? | JBL Portable | Bose App |
| Voice assistant? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Lights | ||
| Colored LEDS? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Strobe LEDS? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Size & weight | ||
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 26.29×50.64×21.29 | 12.01×26.47×10.49 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 10.4×19.9×8.4 | 4.73×10.42×4.13 |
| Weight (kg): | 5.89 | 2.132 |
| Weight (lbs): | 13 | 4.7 |
| Physical features | ||
| IP Code | IP68 | IP67 |
| Transportation method? | 1 handle | 1 handle |
| Color options: | 3 colors: Black, blue, camo | 2 colors: Black, blue |
| Other features? | - | Removable rope handle |
| In the box | ||
| Charger/cables? | Power cable | USB-C to USB-C |
| Accessories? | - | Rope handle |
| More info | ||
| Model number | JBLBOOMBOX4 | 442368 |
| User guide / manual | Quick start guide | Owner's guide |
| Official site link: | JBL.com | Bose.com |
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