JBL Authentics 300 vs Bumpboxx Flare 6

Short answer: the JBL Authentics 300. It ranks #30 of 73 boombox speakers by sound quality at $299.95; the Bumpboxx Flare 6 ranks #56 and costs $300, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.

What the JBL Authentics 300 offers: Integrates both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant simultaneously (rare for smart speakers). Watch for: Narrow sounding, bass not as deep as others.

What the Bumpboxx Flare 6 offers: It can get pretty loud Watch for: Bass is not deep, thuddy bass

Buy the JBL Authentics 300. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Bumpboxx Flare 6 and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.

If sound quality matters at all to you, skip the Bumpboxx Flare 6. It ranks near the bottom of the 73 boombox speakers, so look higher up the list instead.

If water resistance matters to you, the Bumpboxx Flare 6 at IPX6 (powerful water jets) holds up far better than the JBL Authentics 300 at no water resistance.

Specifications Side By Side

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The Two Speakers In Full

JBL Authentics 300: $299.95 Amazon

Pros: Integrates both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant simultaneously (rare for smart speakers). Retro seventies design with leather and Quadrex grille. 100-watt amp, carries well with leather-trimmed handle. Rechargeable battery rated ~8 hours.

Cons: Narrow sounding, bass not as deep as others. Peaky upper mids. No TWS. No IP rating. Not as loud as others. Not much battery life.

Full JBL Authentics 300 review and specifications →

App	Yes
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	45Hz
Battery Life	8 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC
Built in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	13.5" x 7.7" x 7.1" (342 x 195.6 x 180.3 mm)
Drivers	1" tweeter + 4" woofer + passive radiators
EQ	Yes (App EQ)
IP Rating	None
Max Volume	100dB
MicroSD Playback	No
Output Power	100W
Party Mode	Yes (Wi-Fi Multi-Room)
Power Bank	No
Power Input	AC Power cable
Stereo	Partially (1 woofer)
TWS	Yes
USB Playback	Yes
Weight	10.8 lbs / 4.9 kg
Wifi	Yes

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Bumpboxx Flare 6: $300

Pros: It can get pretty loud

Cons: Bass is not deep, thuddy bass

Full Bumpboxx Flare 6 review and specifications →

App	No
Battery Life	12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC
Built in Microphone	No
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	24" x 6" x 14" (609.6 x 152.4 x 355.6 mm)
Drivers	6" woofer + tweeters
EQ	No
FM Tuner	Yes
IP Rating	IPX6
Max Volume	115dB
Output Power	150W
Party Mode	No
Power Bank	No
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	Yes
TWS	Yes
USB Playback	No
Weight	13 lbs / 5.9 kg

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