Speakers head-to-head

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Direct comparisons between the speakers people actually shortlist together, decided on measurements rather than vibes.

VersusBose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker vs Sonos Era 100 SL: Which speaker should you buy?

Each one is designed to grow into larger home theater systems, but the better choice depends on your priorities.

Dave Carr5mo ago

VersusJBL Go 5 vs Go 4: Which tiny JBL speaker should you buy?

Basically the same speaker, and that’s not a bad thing.

Dave Carr6mo ago

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VersusJBL Go 5 vs JBL Clip 5: Same family, different adventures

Small speakers, big decision. Here's which JBL wins.

Adam Birney6mo ago

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VersusJBL Xtreme 5 vs Charge 6: Outdoor party power or portable convenience?

Choosing between the JBL Xtreme 5 ($399) and Charge 6 ($199)? Here’s how they compare in sound, battery, and portability.

Dave Carr6mo ago

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VersusJBL Xtreme 5 vs Boombox 4: Battle of JBL’s portable party starters

The JBL Xtreme 5 and Boombox 4 both go big on sound, but one favors portability while the other prioritizes power.

Dave Carr6mo ago

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VersusJBL Xtreme 5 vs Xtreme 4: Worth the $399 upgrade?

How Xtreme are you? The Xtreme 5 goes bigger, but the Xtreme 4 is easier to justify on sale.

Dave Carr6mo ago

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VersusSonos Play vs Move 2: Which portable Sonos speaker should you buy?

Smaller and lighter, or bigger and louder? Here’s how the Sonos Play and Move 2 compare.

Dave Carr7mo ago

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VersusSonos Play vs JBL Charge 6: Home speaker or outdoor speaker?

One fits more naturally into a Wi-Fi home setup, while the other makes more sense as a traditional Bluetooth speaker.

Dave Carr7mo ago

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VersusAmazon Echo Dot Max vs Amazon Echo Studio (2nd Gen): Which Alexa speaker should you buy?

Does the Echo Studio’s multi-driver design make a real difference over the Dot Max?

Dave Carr8mo ago

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VersusJBL Charge 6 vs JBL Xtreme 4: Small but mighty or loud and rowdy?

Twice the weight, twice the speaker?

Dave Carr10mo ago

VersusJBL Boombox 4 vs JBL Xtreme 4: Which portable party speaker should you buy?

Should you choose the JBL Boombox 4 for power or the JBL Xtreme 4 for portability?

Dave Carr11mo ago

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VersusJBL PartyBox 720 vs PartyBox 520: Which party speaker should you buy?

The party doesn’t start without a PartyBox, so which one do you choose?

Dave Carr11mo ago

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