Name | Sonos Move | JBL Boombox 4 |
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Type | Large | Large |
MSRP | $399 | $549.95 |
Released | 2019 | 2025 |
Availability | Discontinued | Available |
Current price | Sonos, Amazon | Amazon |
Speaker configuration | ||
Audio channels | 1.0 (mono) | 2.0 (stereo) |
Woofers (or full range): | 1× | 2× 5″ |
Tweeters: | 1× | 2× 0.75″ |
Subwoofers: | - | - |
Audio specs & features | ||
Watts RMS | Not specified | 210 W (plugged in), 200 (battery) |
Frequency range | Not specified | 37.0 Hz - 20 kHz |
Wireless stereo pairing? | Via app; Wi-Fi only | ✔ via app |
Party mode? (mono) | ❌ | ✔ Auracast |
Other (special) audio features? | Multiroom, automatic Trueplay (adaptive EQ) | AI Sound Boost, PlayTime boost (+6h) |
Connectivity | ||
Bluetooth version? | 4.2 | 5.4 |
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 | 11 hours | 28 hours |
Charge time | 1 hr to 50% (charging cradle) | 3 hrs |
Battery capacity | 36 Wh | 99.02 Wh |
Swappable battery? | ❌ | Replaceable |
Charging port(s): | USB-C | AC |
Powerbank function? | ❌ | Yes; 1× USB-C ?W |
Buttons & controls | ||
Sound mode button(s)? | ❌ | 'Bass Boost' (2 modes) |
Sound effect buttons? | ❌ | ❌ |
Other (special) buttons? | ❌ | ❌ |
App? | Sonos S1 & S2 app | JBL Portable |
Voice assistant? | ✔ | ❌ |
Lights | ||
Colored LEDS? | ❌ | ❌ |
Strobe LEDS? | ❌ | ❌ |
Size & weight | ||
Size (cm H×W×D): | 24.0×16×12.6 | 26.29×50.64×21.29 |
Size (inch H×W×D): | 9.44×6.29×4.96 | 10.4×19.9×8.4 |
Weight (kg): | 3.0 | 5.89 |
Weight (lbs): | 6.61 | 13 |
Physical features | ||
IP Code | IP56 | IP68 |
Transportation method? | 1 grip | 1 handle |
Color options: | 2 colors: Black, white | 3 colors: Black, blue, camo |
Other features? | - | - |
In the box | ||
Charger/cables? | Charging base | Power cable |
Accessories? | - | - |
More info | ||
Model number | MOVE1##1 | JBLBOOMBOX4 |
User guide / manual | User Guide | Quick Start Guide |
Official site link: | Page discontinued | JBL.com |
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