JBL Boombox 4 vs Sonos Move

Name JBL Boombox 4 Sonos Move
Image JBL Boombox 4 Sonos Move
Type Large Large
MSRP $549.95 $399
Released 2025 2019
Availability Available Discontinued
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Speaker configuration
Audio channels 2.0 (stereo) 1.0 (mono)
Woofers (or full range): 2× 5″ 1×
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 Via app; Wi-Fi only
Party mode? (mono) ✔ Auracast ❌
Other (special) audio features? AI Sound Boost, PlayTime boost (+6h) Multiroom, automatic Trueplay (adaptive EQ)
Connectivity
Bluetooth version? 5.4 4.2
Wi-Fi? ❌ Wi-Fi 4
NFC? (for pairing) ❌ ❌
Radio? ❌ ❌
Audio inputs & outputs
Buit-in mic? (and function) ❌ ✔ (voice control)
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 11 hours
Charge time 3 hrs 1 hr to 50% (charging cradle)
Battery capacity 99.02 Wh 36 Wh
Swappable battery? Replaceable ❌
Charging port(s): AC USB-C
Powerbank function? Yes; 1× USB-C ?W ❌
Buttons & controls
Sound mode button(s)? 'Bass Boost' (2 modes) ❌
Sound effect buttons? ❌ ❌
Other (special) buttons? ❌ ❌
App? JBL Portable Sonos S1 & S2 app
Voice assistant? ❌ ✔
Lights
Colored LEDS? ❌ ❌
Strobe LEDS? ❌ ❌
Size & weight
Size (cm H×W×D): 26.29×50.64×21.29 24.0×16×12.6
Size (inch H×W×D): 10.4×19.9×8.4 9.44×6.29×4.96
Weight (kg): 5.89 3.0
Weight (lbs): 13 6.61
Physical features
IP Code IP68 IP56
Transportation method? 1 handle 1 grip
Color options: 3 colors: Black, blue, camo 2 colors: Black, white
Other features? - -
In the box
Charger/cables? Power cable Charging base
Accessories? - -
More info
Model number JBLBOOMBOX4 MOVE1##1
User guide / manual Quick start guide User Guide
Official site link: JBL.com Page discontinued
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Key differences

The JBL Boombox 4 costs $151 more ($549.95 vs $399), is newer (2025 vs 2019), has more audio channels (2.0 vs 1.0), lasts longer per charge (28 hours vs 11 hours) and has a larger battery (99.02 Wh vs 36 Wh).

The Sonos Move is lighter (3.0 kg vs 5.89 kg). Only on the JBL Boombox 4: party mode (Auracast), USB-A playback (USB-C), swappable battery (Replaceable), powerbank function (1× USB-C ?W) and sound mode button ('Bass Boost', 2 modes).

Only on the Sonos Move: Wi-Fi 4, buit-in mic (voice control) and voice assistant. Other differences: Bluetooth (5.4 vs 4.2), charging port (AC vs USB-C) and water resistance (IP68 vs IP56).

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