JBL Charge 4 vs Boombox 3

Name JBL Charge 4 JBL Boombox 3
Image JBL Charge 4 JBL Boombox 3
Type Medium Large
MSRP $179.95 $499.95
Released 2018 2022
Availability Available Available
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Speaker configuration
Audio channels 1.0 (mono) 2.0 (stereo)
Woofers (or full range): 1× 50×90 mm 2× 2,75″
Tweeters: - 2× 0,75″
Subwoofers: - 1× 189×114 mm
Audio specs & features
Watts RMS 30 W 180 W (plugged in), 136 W (battery)
Frequency range 60.0 Hz - 20 kHz 40.0 Hz - 20 kHz
Wireless stereo pairing? ✔ via app ✔ via app
Party mode? (mono) ✔ Connect+ ✔ PartyBoost
Other (special) audio features? None None
Connectivity
Bluetooth version? 4.2 5.3
Wi-Fi? ❌ ❌
NFC? (for pairing) ❌ ❌
Radio? ❌ ❌
Audio inputs & outputs
Buit-in mic? (and function) ❌ ❌
Guitar/mic input? ❌ ❌
USB-A playback? ❌ ❌
3.5 mm AUX in? ✔ ✔
3.5 mm AUX out? ❌ ❌
Other in/outputs? ❌ ❌
Battery, power & charging
Battery? ✔ ✔
Battery life 20 hours 24 hours
Charge time 4 hrs 6.5 hrs
Battery capacity 27 Wh 72.6 Wh
Swappable battery? ❌ ❌
Charging port(s): USB-C AC
Powerbank function? Yes; 1× USB-A 10W Yes; 1× USB-A
Buttons & controls
Sound mode button(s)? ❌ ❌
Sound effect buttons? ❌ ❌
Other (special) buttons? ❌ ❌
App? JBL Portable app JBL Portable app
Voice assistant? ❌ ❌
Lights
Colored LEDS? ❌ ❌
Strobe LEDS? ❌ ❌
Size & weight
Size (cm H×W×D): 9.5×22.0×9.3 25.7×48.2×20.0
Size (inch H×W×D): 3.7×8.7×3.7 10.1×19.0×7.9
Weight (kg): 0.965 6.7
Weight (lbs): 2.12 14.7
Physical features
IP Code IPX7 IP67
Transportation method? In hand 1 handle
Color options: 10+ colors 2 colors: Black, camo
Other features? - -
In the box
Charger/cables? USB-A to USB-C AC power adapter
Accessories? - -
More info
Model number JBLCHARGE4 JBLBOOMBOX3
User guide / manual Quick start guide Quick start guide
Official site link: JBL.com JBL.com
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Key differences

The JBL Charge 4 is lighter (0.965 kg vs 6.7 kg). The JBL Boombox 3 costs $320 more ($499.95 vs $179.95), is newer (2022 vs 2018), has more audio channels (2.0 vs 1.0), is more powerful (180 W vs 30 W), lasts longer per charge (24 hours vs 20 hours) and has a larger battery (72.6 Wh vs 27 Wh). Other differences: Bluetooth (4.2 vs 5.3), charging port (USB-C vs AC) and water resistance (IPX7 vs IP67).

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