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JBL Boombox 31 / 8
JBL

JBL Boombox 3

Great for parties, doubles as a kettlebell.

Current price · Amazon US
$389.95
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Value for Money & durability / build quality
6/ 10
6
0.010.0

A 6 puts its value for money in the bottom quarter of bluetooth speakers we've measured.

Measured on 56 of the 167 we've cataloged.

8/ 10
8
0.010.0

A 8 puts its durability / build quality in the bottom 10% of bluetooth speakers we've measured.

Measured on 53 of the 167 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Battery Life Wireless
24 hAbove average
24 h
5 h30 h

above average for bluetooth speakers — based on 137 of 167 we've cataloged.

IP Rating
IP67Most common
IP6740%IPX730%IPX49%IP686%

IP67 is the most common — on 40% of the 128 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 167).

Bluetooth Version
5.3Most common
5.334%5.021%5.410%5.210%

5.3 is the most common — on 34% of the 135 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 167).

Is Portable
YesMost common
True92%False8%

True is the most common — on 92% of the 160 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 167).

Battery

Battery Life Wireless
24 h
Charging Method
AC
Fast Charging
No
Powerbank Output
Yes

Build

IP Rating
IP67
Floating Design
No

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version
5.3
Bluetooth Codec
SBC
Connection Type
Bluetooth, wired-aux-3.5mm, usb
Multi Speaker Chain
Yes

Design

Is Portable
Yes
Color Options
Black, camouflage
Dimensions Depth
201 mm
Dimensions Height
257 mm
Dimensions Width
483 mm
Carry Strap
Yes
Power Source
Rechargeable battery
Weight
6658 g

Features

Speakerphone
No
Companion App
IOS + Android

Sound

Amplification
Active (powered)
Channels
2.1
Driver Count
5
Frequency Response
40-20000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz
20000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz
40 Hz
Total Power Output
136 W

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating
6.9/ 10
Worth a look
Sam Smart
Reviewed bySam SmartWriterReviewed December 2022
Connectivity7.5
Design6.5
Portability6.5
Features7.0
Value6.0
The verdict

The JBL Boombox 3 is a solid speaker for anything from house parties to pool parties to beach parties. It has a durable IP67 rating so you can be sure it can survive wherever you take it, and it sounds great too. It's quite pricey for what you get though.

✓What we like
✓Loud
✓Enjoyable bassy sound
✓In-app EQ
✓IP67
✕What could be better
✕Expensive
✕Heavy and large
✕Multipoint doesn't work
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