JBL Boombox 4 vs 3 WIFI

Name JBL Boombox 4 JBL Boombox 3 WIFI
Image JBL Boombox 4 JBL Boombox 3 WIFI
Type Large Large
MSRP $549.95 $649.95
Released 2025 2023
Availability Available Available
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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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Key differences

The JBL Boombox 4 is newer (2025 vs 2023), is more powerful (210 W vs 200 W), lasts longer per charge (28 hours vs 24 hours), has a larger battery (99.02 Wh vs 69.12 Wh) and is lighter (5.89 kg vs 9.62 kg).

The JBL Boombox 3 WIFI costs $100 more ($649.95 vs $549.95). Only on the JBL Boombox 4: party mode (Auracast), USB-A playback (USB-C), swappable battery (Replaceable) and sound mode button ('Bass Boost', 2 modes).

Only on the JBL Boombox 3 WIFI: Wi-Fi 6 and voice assistant (Indirect control). Other differences: Bluetooth (5.4 vs 5.3) and water resistance (IP68 vs IP67).

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