| Name | UE Hyperboom | JBL Boombox 4 |
|---|---|---|
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| Type | Large | Large |
| MSRP | $399.99 | $549.95 |
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| Check price: | Amazon | Amazon |
| Speaker configuration | ||
| Audio channels | 2.0 (stereo) | 2.0 (stereo) |
| Woofers (or full range): | 2× 4.5″ | 2× 5″ |
| Tweeters: | 2× 1″ | 2× 0.75″ |
| Subwoofers: | - | - |
| Audio specs & features | ||
| Watts RMS | Not specified | 210 W (plugged in), 200 (battery) |
| Frequency range | 45 Hz - 20 kHz | 37.0 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Wireless stereo pairing? | ✔ via app | ✔ via app |
| Party mode? (mono) | ✔ (PartyUp, via app) | ✔ Auracast |
| Other (special) audio features? | Adaptive EQ | AI Sound Boost, PlayTime boost (+6h) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth version? | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| Wi-Fi? | ❌ | ❌ |
| NFC? (for pairing) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Radio? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Audio inputs & outputs | ||
| Buit-in mic? (and function) | ✔ (EQ only) | ❌ |
| Guitar/mic input? | ❌ | ❌ |
| USB-A playback? | ❌ | ✔ (USB-C) |
| 3.5 mm AUX in? | ✔ | ❌ |
| 3.5 mm AUX out? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Other in/outputs? | Optical in | ❌ |
| Battery, power & charging | ||
| Battery? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Battery life | 24 hours | 28 hours |
| Charge time | 2.6 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Battery capacity | 44 Wh | 99.02 Wh |
| Swappable battery? | ❌ | Replaceable |
| Charging port(s): | AC | AC |
| Powerbank function? | Yes; 1× USB-A | Yes; 1× USB-C ?W |
| Buttons & controls | ||
| Sound mode button(s)? | ❌ | 'Bass Boost' (2 modes) |
| Sound effect buttons? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Other (special) buttons? | ❌ | ❌ |
| App? | UE | BOOM app | JBL Portable |
| Voice assistant? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Lights | ||
| Colored LEDS? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Strobe LEDS? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Size & weight | ||
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 36.4×19.0×19.0 | 26.29×50.64×21.29 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 14.33×7.48×7.48 | 10.4×19.9×8.4 |
| Weight (kg): | 5.9 | 5.89 |
| Weight (lbs): | 13 | 13 |
| Physical features | ||
| IP Code | IPX4 | IP68 |
| Transportation method? | 1 handle | 1 handle |
| Color options: | 2 colors: Black, white | 3 colors: Black, blue, camo |
| Other features? | - | - |
| In the box | ||
| Charger/cables? | AC power adapter | Power cable |
| Accessories? | - | - |
| More info | ||
| Model number | 984-001591 (black), 984-001805 (white) | JBLBOOMBOX4 |
| User guide / manual | Online manual | Quick start guide |
| Official site link: | Ultimateears.com | JBL.com |
| Check price & reviews | ||
| See price and reviews: | Amazon | Amazon |
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