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JBL Boombox
Critic consensus:
Overwhelmingly, experts recommend this speaker for pool and outdoor parties - it's waterproof, has great battery life and deep bass. Frequently mentioned downsides are the price tag, substantial weight and lack of an equalizer app, that is to be expected in this price range.
Opinion Breakdown
Click on a bullet point to see which reviews in particular praised / criticized JBL Boombox for it.
Praised for [23 points]
- Waterproof - 13 out of 13 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Waterproof [13]100%
- Booming Bass - 13 out of 13 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Booming Bass [13]100%
- Long Battery Life - 13 out of 13 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Long Battery Life [13]100%
- Good Sound Quality - 12 out of 13 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Good Sound Quality [12]92%
- Bluetooth Connectivity - 9 out of 13 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Bluetooth Connectivity [9]69%
- 3.5mm Input - 8 out of 13 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]3.5mm Input [8]62%
- JBL Connect+ Button - 7 out of 13 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]JBL Connect+ Button [7]54%
- Loud Sound - 6 out of 13 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Loud Sound [6]46%
- Dual USB Charging Ports - 6 out of 13 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Dual USB Charging Ports [6]46%
- Durability - 5 out of 13 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Durability [5]38%
- Portability - 4 out of 13 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Portability [4]31%
- Power Bank Speaker - 4 out of 13 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Power Bank Speaker [4]31%
- Long Wireless Range - 4 out of 13 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Long Wireless Range [4]31%
- Rubberized Exterior - 4 out of 13 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Rubberized Exterior [4]31%
- Indoor/Outdoor Mode Button - 3 out of 13 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Indoor/Outdoor Mode Button [3]23%
- Multipoint Pairing - 3 out of 13 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Multipoint Pairing [3]23%
- Easy Controls - 3 out of 13 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Easy Controls [3]23%
- Speakerphone Functionality [2]15%
- Has Battery Life Indicator - 2 out of 13 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Has Battery Life Indicator [2]15%
- Floats in Water - 2 out of 13 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Floats in Water [2]15%
- Voice Assistant Compatible - 1 out of 13 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Voice Assistant Compatible [1]8%
- Built-in Microphone - 1 out of 13 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Built-in Microphone [1]8%
- One Year Warranty - 1 out of 13 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]One Year Warranty [1]8%
Criticized for [10 points]
- High Price - 10 out of 13 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]High Price [10]77%
- Too Big - 9 out of 13 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Too Big [9]69%
- No Equalizer App - 6 out of 13 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]No Equalizer App [6]46%
- Slow Charging - 4 out of 13 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Slow Charging [4]31%
- Distorted Sound at High and Low Volumes - 2 out of 13 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Distorted Sound at High and Low Volumes [2]15%
- No Audio Cables Included - 1 out of 13 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]No Audio Cables Included [1]8%
- No Previous Track Button - 1 out of 13 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]No Previous Track Button [1]8%
- Lackluster Speakerphone - 1 out of 13 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Lackluster Speakerphone [1]8%
- No 360 Degree Sound - 1 out of 13 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]No 360 Degree Sound [1]8%
- Distorted Sound at Low Battery - 1 out of 13 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Distorted Sound at Low Battery [1]8%
Expert reviews [12]
Total expert reviews: 12
- with a score: 7
- without a score: 5
| Highest score by Techaeris | 96 |
| Average score based on 12 reviews | 82 |
| Lowest score by Gadgets Now | 70 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- WIRELESS BLUETOOTH STREAMING: Wirelessly connect up to 2 smartphones or tablets to the speaker via Bluetooth and take turns playing
- MONSTROUS SOUND: Four active transducers and two JBL bass radiators deliver monstrous sound along with hardest hitting bass
- HIGH-CAPACITY RECHARGEABLE BATTERY: Use the massive 20,000mAh battery and USB dual charge out to charge your external devices
- 24 HOURS OF MUSIC PLAYTIME: Enjoy music all day long without missing a beat. Battery charging time 6.5 hours
- IPX7 WATERPROOF: JBL Boombox can withstand any weather and even the most epic pool parties
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JBL Boombox REVIEWED - SO XTREME !!
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JBL Boombox Review : INSANE EXTREME BASS!
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JBL Boombox - first impressions
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Physical Features
Dimensions
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Weight
12 lbs
Speakers range from not being able to handle even a drop of water to being able to be fully submerged in water for several minutes. Do you plan to take your speaker outside? To the beach? To the pool? In the shower? Then you definitely need to verify the level of water resistance before purchasing. You can tell the water resistance by the IP rating—the higher the rating, the more resistant the speaker is to the elements. For reference, the first digit refers to dust protection and the second digit refers to water protection. It reads as: IP68. Anything higher than IP66 will be dust- and splash-proof, meaning it can handle some contact with water, but cannot be fully submerged or soaked.
Water Resistant
IPX rating if applicable
IPX7 - Immersion up to 1m
Rugged Design Bluetooth speakers can be durable, rugged, shockproof, dustproof, armored, splash-proof, water resistant and waterproof - all of which can be overwhelming and confusing. In order for a speaker to be c ... Show more
Dustproof Dust is a difficult element to combat, since it accumulates naturally and you have very little control over its ability to clog up your speaker. Dust and electronics just don’t get along very well. A ... Show more
Battery life for Bluetooth speakers is measured in milliampere hours (mAh). Manufacturers will report the battery life of a speaker in the average number of hours it takes to empty from a full charge. Keep in mind this number is based on medium levels of usage. If you play the speaker on full volume, it will drain the battery faster. Some specialty features like using the speaker to charge your phone or casting an LED light show will also drain the battery faster. The manufacturer reported number is just an estimate, and may be slightly different based on your usage.
It’s also important to consider is the type of battery. Rechargeable lithium-ion (LI-ion) batters are ideal, but some speakers only take standard or rechargeable AA/AAA/C/D batteries. You may even find Bluetooth speakers that recharge via solar power—great for outdoor use!
Battery Life
Charging Time
How long it takes to charge the battery
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Power Bank This refers to the speaker’s ability to act as a charging station for your device. In addition to input power (which charges the speaker), some speakers also come with output power, meaning it can cha ... Show more
Sound Quality
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Sound System A speaker’s sound system is described as either mono or stereo. Mono speakers play audio from a single channel, giving the impression that the sound is coming from one direction. Stereo uses two or mo ... Show more
Stereo
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Subwoofer Having a separate speaker driver dedicated to the lower frequency tones gives your speaker a more robust, rounded out sound. It allows the other drivers to focus on the sounds that they’re best equipp ... Show more
Speaker Breakdown Use the speaker breakdown to better understand sound quality based on the makeup of the speaker. Manufacturers will often report additional details on the speaker drivers, such as the shape (cone or d ... Show more
4-inch woofer x 2, 20mm
Tweeter x 2
Total Output Power Also known as “power handling,” a speaker’s total output power is recorded in wattage. A watt is a measure of electrical power. Thus, higher output means more powerful (or louder) speakers. When deter ... Show more
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Frequency Range Measured in Hertz (Hz), frequency response range describes how high and low a speaker can play. The larger the range, the better the speaker will be at reproducing the audio being played. As a frame o ... Show more
50Hz-20kHz
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Connectivity
Hands-Free Function If you plan on using your speaker to make and take calls, it needs to come equipped with a built-in microphone and speakerphone. To make a call, you can use voice-activated dialing or key in the numbe ... Show more
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Connects to Multiple Devices In most cases, your Bluetooth speaker will connect to one device at a time and your device will connect to one Bluetooth speaker at a time. Some speakers come equipped with a feature that allows you t ... Show more
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Aux Cable Port While Bluetooth is a quick and easy way to connect your device to a speaker, at times you may want to use a hardwired connection instead. You would do this through a 3.5mm headphone or auxiliary jack. ... Show more
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Remote / App Control Apart from the controls on the speaker itself, some Bluetooth speakers may come with a remote to turn the speaker on or off, activate Bluetooth scanning, turn volume up or down, or respond to calls. I ... Show more
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Connects to Other Speakers Generally speaking, Bluetooth speakers aren’t usually meant to connect to other Bluetooth speakers unless they come equipped with a hub or transmitter. In those situations, your device connects to the ... Show more
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NFC Near Field Communication (NFC) is a new technology that allows you to connect devices by simple tapping them together. To use it, your device (phone, tablet, computer, etc.) and your speaker must have ... Show more
AirPlay AirPlay is a feature for Apple products that offers another way to connect your devices to Bluetooth speakers. The speaker must come equipped with AirPlay in order for you to connect your Apple device ... Show more
radio
FM Radio
Additional Features
Additional Features
Any other features that make this device unique
Voice Assistant integration
Accessories
Chargers, cables, cases that come with the device
Power adaptor
Cable
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General Specifications
Maximum music playing time 24hrs
Output power (W) 2x30W
Dimensions (cm) 25.45 x 45.85 x 19.55
Dimensions (in) 10.01 x 19.48 x 7.69
Weight (kgs) 5.25
Weight (lbs) 11.57
Bluetooth v4.2
Bluetooth transmitter power 0-9dBm
Bluetooth transmitter frequency range 2.402GHz-2.480GHz
Bluetooth transmitter modulation GFSK, 8DPSK, π/4DQPSK
EAN Numbers: 0050036338165, 0050036342766, 0050036345927, 4968929025169, 6925281932960, 6925281932977
UPC Numbers: 050036338165, 050036342766, 050036345927
Model Numbers: JBLBOOMBOXBLKAM, JBLBOOMBOXGRNAM, JBLBOOMBOXSQUADAM, MAIN-40911
