JBL Boombox 3 vs Bose SoundLink Max
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| Feature |  JBL Boombox 3 |  Bose SoundLink Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 51,000 | KSh 55,000 |
| Battery | — | Rechargeable lithium-ion battery |
| Weight | — | 2.13kg |
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General
| Specification | JBL Boombox 3 | Bose SoundLink Max |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | Bose |
| Model | Boombox 3 | SoundLink Max Portable Speaker |
| Type | Portable Bluetooth Speaker | Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
| Announced | — | 2024 |
| Color | — | Black, Blue Dusk or Citrus Yellow |
Audio
| Specification | JBL Boombox 3 | Bose SoundLink Max |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker Configuration | — | Three-driver portable speaker with dual passive radiators |
| Drivers | — | 2 × 63.5mm midrange drivers + 1 × 20.1mm tweeter; dual passive radiators |
| Audio Channels | — | Stereo |
| Sound Modes / EQ | — | Adjustable bass, midrange and treble in Bose app |
| Audio Features | — | Bose Articulated Array; PositionIQ; SimpleSync |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL Boombox 3 | Bose SoundLink Max |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | N/A — no microphone or guitar input | N/A — no microphone or guitar input |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Range | — | Up to 9m / 30ft |
| Wired Inputs | — | 3.5mm AUX input |
| USB | — | USB-C charging and device-charging output |
| Multi-Speaker / Stereo Pairing | — | Bose SimpleSync compatible |
| App Support | — | Bose app |
Power & Battery
| Specification | JBL Boombox 3 | Bose SoundLink Max |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | Rechargeable battery / USB charging | Rechargeable lithium-ion battery / USB-C charging |
| Battery Life | — | Up to 20 hours at moderate volume; up to 3 hours at maximum volume |
| Charging Time | — | Up to 5 hours with a 15W USB-C supply |
| Charging Port | — | USB-C |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL Boombox 3 | Bose SoundLink Max |
|---|---|---|
| Placement / Mounting | Free-standing portable placement | Free-standing portable placement; removable carry handle |
| Controls | — | Top-panel power, Bluetooth, shortcut, play/pause and volume controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP67 |
| Materials | — | Aluminium, fabric, nylon, plastic, silicone, steel and rope |
Features
| Specification | JBL Boombox 3 | Bose SoundLink Max |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | N/A — no built-in voice assistant | N/A — no built-in voice assistant |
| Lightshow | N/A — no party lightshow | N/A — no party lightshow |
| Party Features | N/A — not a party-speaker product | N/A — not a party-speaker product |
| Home Cinema Features | N/A — not a home-cinema speaker | N/A — not a home-cinema product |
| Special Features | — | Floats, removable handle, PositionIQ and USB-C phone charging |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL Boombox 3 | Bose SoundLink Max |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | Boombox 3 | Bose SoundLink Max Portable Speaker |
| 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-C to USB-C charging cable |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | N/A | N/A |
| Mounting Accessories | N/A — portable design | N/A — portable design |
| Other Accessories | N/A | Power supply included only in applicable regions |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation | Safety sheet and product documentation |
Design
| Specification | JBL Boombox 3 | Bose SoundLink Max |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | — | 265 × 120 × 105mm |
| Weight | — | 2.13kg |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL Boombox 3 | Bose SoundLink Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | — | Rechargeable lithium-ion battery |