Short answer: the Hopestar A90. It ranks #22 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality, rated 3.9/5, at $351.65; the JBL Boombox 3 Wifi ranks #26, rated 3.8/5, and costs $389.95, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
The case for the Hopestar A90: A huge, powerful boombox with deep bass, clear highs, a removable battery and a wireless microphone for big outdoor parties. It links with other speakers (Auracast), which the JBL Boombox 3 Wifi cannot. Watch for: The JBL Partybox Encore Essential 2 was the better, more refined listen in a direct comparison.
The JBL Boombox 3 Wifi is the longer-running pick. A big, waterproof stereo boombox with Wi-Fi, a long battery and enough volume for any outdoor party. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 8 for the Hopestar A90. The catch: Bass boosted.
Buy the Hopestar A90. It is rated higher for sound quality than the JBL Boombox 3 Wifi and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Hopestar A90 | JBL Boombox 3 Wifi | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $351.65 | $389.95 |
| Ranked | #22 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #26 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Amplifier Power | 700W | 200W AC / 140W battery |
| Drivers | 2x 5” woofers + 2x 3.5” midranges + 2x 2.5” tweeters + 2x 2” ceramic tweeters | 1x 189mm subwoofer + 2x 81mm woofers + 2x 20mm tweeters |
| Battery Life | 6-8 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| IP Rating | IPX6 | IP67 |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | No |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | - |
| Wireless Microphones | Yes 1 Included | - |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Dimensions | 24.6” x 9.9” x 13.4” (624.5 x 252.5 x 341.5 mm) | 19.1” x 10.1” x 7.9” (484 x 256 x 200 mm) |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| EQ | No | No |
| App | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 43Hz |
| Maximum SPL | - | 111dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Power Bank | - | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2A) |
| Power Input | - | AC Power cable |
| Stereo | - | Yes |
| TWS | - | Yes |
| Weight | - | 14.6 lbs (6.6 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | - | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | - | No |
| Digital Aux Input | - | No |
| Strap | - | No |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Hopestar A90: reviews by Jagist.
- JBL Boombox 3 Wifi: reviews by Alan Ross, Dominik and Mateusz Cholewa.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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