| Name | JBL Boombox 4 | JBL Boombox 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |
 |
| Type | Large | Large |
| MSRP | $549.95 | $499.95 |
| Released | 2025 | 2022 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| Check 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) | 180 W (plugged in), 136 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 | ✔ PartyBoost |
| Other (special) audio features? | AI Sound Boost, PlayTime boost (+6h) | None |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth version? | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| 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 | 24 hours |
| Charge time | 3 hrs | 6.5 hrs |
| Battery capacity | 99.02 Wh | 72.6 Wh |
| Swappable battery? | Replaceable | ❌ |
| Charging port(s): | AC | AC |
| Powerbank function? | Yes; 1× USB-C ?W | Yes; 1× USB-A |
| Buttons & controls | ||
| Sound mode button(s)? | 'Bass Boost' (2 modes) | ❌ |
| Sound effect buttons? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Other (special) buttons? | ❌ | ❌ |
| App? | JBL Portable | JBL Portable app |
| Voice assistant? | ❌ | ❌ |
| 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 | 6.7 |
| Weight (lbs): | 13 | 14.7 |
| Physical features | ||
| IP Code | IP68 | IP67 |
| Transportation method? | 1 handle | 1 handle |
| Color options: | 3 colors: Black, blue, camo | 2 colors: Black, camo |
| Other features? | - | - |
| In the box | ||
| Charger/cables? | Power cable | AC power adapter |
| Accessories? | - | - |
| More info | ||
| Model number | JBLBOOMBOX4 | JBLBOOMBOX3 |
| User guide / manual | Quick start guide | Quick start guide |
| Official site link: | JBL.com | JBL.com |
| Check price & reviews | ||
| See price and reviews: | Amazon | Amazon |
Legend:
Great/yes
Good
Not good
Bad/no
