JBL Grip vs Soundcore Boom 3i
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| Feature |  JBL Grip |  Soundcore Boom 3i |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 10,500.00 | KSh 13,500.00 |
| Battery | Up to 14 hours (12 hours standard + 2 hours Playtime Boost) | Rechargeable lithium-ion, up to 16 hours playtime |
| Weight | 385g | — |
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General
| Specification | JBL Grip | Soundcore Boom 3i |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | Soundcore |
| Model | Grip | Boom 3i |
| Announced | Released: September 2025 | — |
| Type | Portable Party Speaker | Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
| Color | Black, White, Purple, Red, Blue, Camo, Pink | Black, Blue, Brown, Green |
Design
| Specification | JBL Grip | Soundcore Boom 3i |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 64 x 152.5 x 65.2 mm | — |
| Weight | 385g | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL Grip | Soundcore Boom 3i |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | Up to 14 hours (12 hours standard + 2 hours Playtime Boost) | Rechargeable lithium-ion, up to 16 hours playtime |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL Grip | Soundcore Boom 3i |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Wi-Fi | N/A — Bluetooth-only portable speaker | N/A — Bluetooth-only portable speaker |
| HDMI | N/A — portable speaker design | N/A — portable speaker design |
| App Support | JBL Portable for EQ and lighting | Soundcore app for EQ and updates |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | — | N/A — no microphone or guitar input |
Features
| Specification | JBL Grip | Soundcore Boom 3i |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | N/A — no built-in voice assistant | N/A — no built-in voice assistant |
| Lightshow | Customizable via app | N/A — no party lightshow |
| Home Cinema Features | N/A — not a home-cinema speaker | N/A — not a home-cinema speaker |
| Special Features | Playtime Boost for louder sound | — |
| Party Features | — | N/A — not a party-speaker product |
Audio
| Specification | JBL Grip | Soundcore Boom 3i |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 43 x 80 mm | — |
| Total Power Output | 16W RMS | 50W |
| Audio Features | AI Sound Boost, JBL Portable app EQ | BassUp 2.0, ultra-deep bass |
Power & Battery
| Specification | JBL Grip | Soundcore Boom 3i |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | Rechargeable battery / USB charging | Rechargeable battery / USB charging |
| Battery Life | Up to 14 hours with Playtime Boost | Up to 16 hours |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL Grip | Soundcore Boom 3i |
|---|---|---|
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP68 | IP68 (submersible and floating) |
| Materials | Recycled plastic, shockproof (1m drop on concrete), integrated rope hook | — |
| Placement / Mounting | Free-standing portable placement | Free-standing portable placement |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL Grip | Soundcore Boom 3i |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | Grip | Boom 3i |
| Subwoofer | N/A — no subwoofer supplied | N/A — no subwoofer supplied |
| Remote Control | N/A — no remote control supplied | N/A — no remote control supplied |
| Power Cable | USB charging cable | USB charging cable |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | N/A | N/A |
| Mounting Accessories | N/A — portable design | N/A — portable design |
| Other Accessories | N/A | N/A |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation |
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