Name | Turtlebox Gen 2 | JBL Boombox 3 |
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Type | Large | Large |
MSRP | $430 | $499.95 |
Released | 2022 | 2022 |
Availability | Available | Available |
Current price | Amazon | Amazon |
Speaker configuration | ||
Audio channels | 1.0 (mono) | 2.0 (stereo) |
Woofers | 1× 6×9″ | 2× 2,75″ |
Tweeters | 1× 1″ | 2× 0,75″ |
Subwoofers | - | 1× 189×114 mm |
Audio specs & features | ||
Watts RMS | Not specified | 180 W (plugged in)., 136 W (battery) |
Frequency range | Not specified | 40.0 Hz - 20 kHz |
Wireless stereo pairing? | ✔ TWS | ✔ via app |
Party mode? (mono) | ❌ | ✔ PartyBoost |
Other (special) audio features? | Speakerphone. Karaoke: mix music w/ mic input | None |
Connectivity | ||
Bluetooth version? | 5.0 | 5.3 |
Wi-Fi? | ❌ | ❌ |
NFC? (for pairing) | ❌ | ❌ |
Radio? | ❌ | ❌ |
Audio inputs & outputs | ||
Buit-in mic? (and function) | ✔ (calls) | ❌ |
Guitar/mic input? | 1× 3.5 mm (mic) | ❌ |
USB-A playback? | ❌ | ❌ |
3.5 mm AUX in? | ✔ | ✔ |
3.5 mm AUX out? | ❌ | ❌ |
Other in/outputs? | ❌ | ❌ |
Battery, power & charging | ||
Battery? | ✔ | ✔ |
Battery life | 25 hours (mid vol.), 6 hours (max vol.) | 24 hours |
Charge time | 3.5 hrs | 6.5 hrs |
Battery capacity | 85 Wh | 72.6 Wh |
Swappable battery? | ❌ | ❌ |
Charging port(s): | DC | AC |
Powerbank function? | Yes; 1× USB-C | Yes; 1× USB-A |
Buttons & controls | ||
Sound mode button(s)? | ❌ | ❌ |
Sound effect buttons? | ❌ | ❌ |
Other (special) buttons? | TWS button | ❌ |
App? | ❌ | JBL Portable app |
Voice assistant? | ❌ | ❌ |
Lights | ||
Colored LEDS? | ❌ | ❌ |
Strobe LEDS? | ❌ | ❌ |
Size & weight | ||
Size (cm H×W×D): | 22.2×30.5×17.8 | 25.7×48.2×20.0 |
Size (inch H×W×D): | 8.75×12.0×7.0 | 10.1×19.0×7.9 |
Weight (kg): | 4.54 | 6.7 |
Weight (lbs): | 10.0 | 14.7 |
Physical features | ||
IP Code | IP67 | IP67 |
Transportation method? | 1 handle | 1 handle |
Color options: | 5 colors: Gray, white, orange, green, beige | 2 colors: Black, camo |
Other features? | Strap anchor (2×), floats | - |
In the box | ||
Charger/cables? | DC Power adapter | AC power adapter |
Accessories? | - | - |
More info | ||
Model number | TBG2 | JBLBOOMBOX3 |
User guide / manual | User Manual | Quick start guide |
Official site link: | Turtleboxaudio.com | JBL.com |
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