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1 / 14@cobalt_wren_92 · Owner-reported
Owned under a month · Still using it: yes, daily · Posted
Great sound but not way better, big n heavy, and the battery life is rubbish, especially for the price 🫤
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At 7, its value for money beats 39% of bluetooth speakers we've measured.
Measured on 57 of the 159 we've cataloged.
A 9 puts its durability / build quality in the top half of bluetooth speakers we've measured.
Measured on 54 of the 159 we've cataloged.
Would not buy it again and still uses it daily.
Owned under a month.
What gave out: Battery (1)
above average for bluetooth speakers — based on 130 of 159 we've cataloged.
IP68 appears on 7% of the 123 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 159).
5.4 appears on 11% of the 129 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 159).
True is the most common — on 91% of the 152 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 159).
The verdict
With its redesigned driver layout, increased wattage, and swappable battery pack, the Boombox 4 is a genuine step forward for JBL’s boombox lineup. It’s still a premium-priced speaker, but if you want a durable outdoor boombox with serious power, long battery life, and modern connectivity, it remains one of the strongest options in its class.
✓Liked: IP68, Loud output, 7-band EQ, Lighter than the BB3
✕Could be better: Large, Expensive, No Aux
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Would not buy againGreat sound but not way better, big n heavy, and the battery life is rubbish, especially for the price 🫤
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