Name | JBL Boombox 4 | JBL Boombox 3 WIFI |
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Type | Large | Large |
MSRP | $549.95 | $649.95 |
Released | 2025 | 2023 |
Availability | Available | Available |
Current price | Amazon | Amazon |
Speaker configuration | ||
Audio channels | 2.0 (stereo) | 2.0 (stereo) |
Woofers (or full range): | 2× 5″ | 2× 2.75″ |
Tweeters: | 2× 0.75″ | 2× 0.75″ |
Subwoofers: | - | 1× 189×114 mm |
Audio specs & features | ||
Watts RMS | 210 W (plugged in), 200 (battery) | 200 W (plugged in)., 140 W (battery) |
Frequency range | 37.0 Hz - 20 kHz | 40.0 Hz - 20 kHz |
Wireless stereo pairing? | ✔ via app | ✔ via app |
Party mode? (mono) | ✔ Auracast | ❌ |
Other (special) audio features? | AI Sound Boost, PlayTime boost (+6h) | Multiroom, 3D Dolby Atmos (virtual) |
Connectivity | ||
Bluetooth version? | 5.4 | 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? | ✔ (USB-C) | ❌ |
3.5 mm AUX in? | ❌ | ❌ |
3.5 mm AUX out? | ❌ | ❌ |
Other in/outputs? | ❌ | ❌ |
Battery, power & charging | ||
Battery? | ✔ | ✔ |
Battery life | 28 hours | 24 hours |
Charge time | 3 hrs | 4.5 hrs |
Battery capacity | 99.02 Wh | 69.12 Wh |
Swappable battery? | Replaceable | ❌ |
Charging port(s): | AC | AC |
Powerbank function? | Yes; 1× USB-C ?W | Yes; 1× USB-A 10W |
Buttons & controls | ||
Sound mode button(s)? | 'Bass Boost' (2 modes) | ❌ |
Sound effect buttons? | ❌ | ❌ |
Other (special) buttons? | ❌ | ❌ |
App? | JBL Portable | JBL One app |
Voice assistant? | ❌ | Indirect control |
Lights | ||
Colored LEDS? | ❌ | ❌ |
Strobe LEDS? | ❌ | ❌ |
Size & weight | ||
Size (cm H×W×D): | 26.29×50.64×21.29 | 25.7×48.2×20.0 |
Size (inch H×W×D): | 10.4×19.9×8.4 | 10.1×19.0×7.9 |
Weight (kg): | 5.89 | 9.62 |
Weight (lbs): | 13 | 21.2 |
Physical features | ||
IP Code | IP68 | IP67 |
Transportation method? | 1 handle | 1 handle |
Color options: | 3 colors: Black, blue, camo | 1 color: Black |
Other features? | - | - |
In the box | ||
Charger/cables? | Power cable | AC power adapter |
Accessories? | - | - |
More info | ||
Model number | JBLBOOMBOX4 | JBLBB3WIFI |
User guide / manual | Quick start guide | Quick start guide |
Official site link: | JBL.com | JBL.com |
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