These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The JBL Boombox 4 ranks #20 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality at $549.95; the Devialet Mania ranks #55 of 120 large speakers by sound quality at $899.
The JBL Boombox 4 is the deeper-bass, longer-running choice. An extremely loud boombox for its size with fully waterproof, dustproof build, a long battery and a flexible app EQ. Its bass reaches about 41Hz before falling 10dB, against 47Hz for the Devialet Mania. It is rated for 28 hours of battery against 10 for the Devialet Mania. It is rated IP68 against IPX4 for the Devialet Mania. Watch for: Pretty overpriced for the category.
The Devialet Mania is the lighter pick. A compact, good looking Wi-Fi and Bluetooth stereo speaker with Alexa built in and splash resistance. At 5.1 lbs (2.3 kg) it weighs much less than the JBL Boombox 4 at 13.2 lbs (5.98 kg). It keeps a wired aux input, which the JBL Boombox 4 lacks. The catch: Not very loud.
Buy the JBL Boombox 4 ($549.95) for a boombox speaker; the Devialet Mania ($899) suits a large speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Boombox 4 | Devialet Mania | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $549.95 | $899.00 |
| Ranked | #20 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #55 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 41Hz | 47Hz |
| Battery Life | 28 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) | No |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IPX4 |
| Bluetooth Latency | AAC 144ms, SBC 48ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 115dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 95dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | USB-C |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 13.2 lbs (5.98 kg) | 5.1 lbs (2.3 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, LC3, AAC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, up to 30W) | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| USB Playback | No | - |
| FM Tuner | No | - |
| Microphone Input | No | - |
| MicroSD Playback | No | - |
| Amplifier Power | 210W AC / 200W battery | 176W |
| Dimensions | 20.1” x 10.2” x 8.3” (510 x 260 x 210 mm) | 6.9” x 7.6” x 5.5” (176 x 193 x 139 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 123mm woofers + 2x 20mm tweeters with passive radiators | 4x aluminum fullrange drivers, 2x woofers |
| Strap | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | - | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | - | Amazon Alexa |
| Frequency Response | - | 30Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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