Short answer: the JBL Boombox 4, if you are buying new. The JBL Boombox 2 ranks higher than the B&O Beolit 20 (#45 vs #48 of 113 boombox speakers) but is discontinued; its replacement, the JBL Boombox 4, is rated 4.0/5 at $549.95 and is still sold new.
The JBL Boombox 2 is the longer-running, tougher choice. A waterproof boombox with a long battery that also charges your phone, and linking for many speakers. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 8 for the B&O Beolit 20. It is rated IPX7 against IPX4 for the B&O Beolit 20. It links with other speakers (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers), which the B&O Beolit 20 cannot. The catch: Somewhat bass heavy and boomy.
The B&O Beolit 20 is the lighter choice. A premium designer portable with 360 degree sound and a top that doubles as a wireless phone charger. At 6 lbs (2.7 kg) it weighs much less than the JBL Boombox 2 at 13 lbs (5.9 kg). It has an adjustable EQ, which the JBL Boombox 2 lacks.
Buy the JBL Boombox 4, the replacement for the discontinued JBL Boombox 2; it is rated higher for sound quality than the B&O Beolit 20.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Boombox 2 | B&O Beolit 20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $449.99 Discontinued | $749.00 |
| Ranked | #45 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #48 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 33ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 46Hz | 45Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX4 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 140ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 108dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 93dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | AC Power brick | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| Weight | 13 lbs (5.9 kg) | 6 lbs (2.7 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| App | No | Yes (Bang & Olufsen app) |
| EQ | No | Yes (App EQ) |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| FM Tuner | No | - |
| Microphone Input | No | - |
| MicroSD Playback | No | - |
| Amplifier Power | 160W | 240W peak |
| Dimensions | 19.1” x 7.9” x 10.1” (485 x 201 x 257 mm) | 5.3” x 9.1” x 7.4” (135 x 230 x 189 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 81mm woofers + 2x 20mm tweeters with passive radiators | 2x 30mm tweeters + 2x 40mm mid-range + 1x 60mm woofer + dual passive radiators |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 4.2 |
| Strap | No | Yes (built-in strap) |
Where the Ratings Come From
- JBL Boombox 2: reviews by Alan Ross, Mateusz Cholewa and YARNZO Tech.
- B&O Beolit 20: reviews by Joy & Oluv’Sone, Oluv and Ezekielo.
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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