JBL Boombox 3 Wi-Fi vs Bose SoundLink Max

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Feature	JBL Boombox 3 Wi-Fi	Bose SoundLink Max
Price	KSh 57,000.00	KSh 55,000
Battery	—	Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Weight	—	2.13kg

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SpecificationJBL Boombox 3 Wi-FiBose SoundLink Max

General

Specification	JBL Boombox 3 Wi-Fi	Bose SoundLink Max
Brand	JBL	Bose
Model	Boombox 3 Wi-Fi	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 Wi-Fi	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 Wi-Fi	Bose SoundLink Max
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi supported	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 Wi-Fi	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 Wi-Fi	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 Wi-Fi	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 Wi-Fi	Bose SoundLink Max
Speaker / Soundbar	Boombox 3 Wi-Fi	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 Wi-Fi	Bose SoundLink Max
Dimensions	—	265 × 120 × 105mm
Weight	—	2.13kg

Battery & Charging

Specification	JBL Boombox 3 Wi-Fi	Bose SoundLink Max
Battery	—	Rechargeable lithium-ion battery