Short answer: the JBL Boombox 4 on measured sound quality, the Havit BassBlast Go on price. The JBL Boombox 4 ranks #20 of 113 boombox speakers, rated 4.0/5, at $549.95. The Havit BassBlast Go ranks #53, rated 3.4/5, at $64.54, $485.41 cheaper.
The JBL Boombox 4 is the better-sounding, longer-running pick. An extremely loud boombox for its size with fully waterproof, dustproof build, a long battery and a flexible app EQ. It is rated for 28 hours of battery against 12 for the Havit BassBlast Go. It is rated IP68 against IPX6 for the Havit BassBlast Go. The catch: Pretty overpriced for the category.
The Havit BassBlast Go is the lighter choice. An inexpensive stereo boombox with lots of bass for its size, water resistance and a microphone input. At 8.6 lbs (3.9 kg) it weighs noticeably 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. It has a microphone input for karaoke or announcements, which the JBL Boombox 4 lacks. The tradeoff: In the only side by side against a rated speaker, listeners preferred the W-King H330, and Techder Audios found the Tribit Stormbox Lava clearly better in sound and build.
Buy the JBL Boombox 4 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Havit BassBlast Go if the price matters more than sound quality.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Boombox 4 | Havit BassBlast Go | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $549.95 | $64.54 |
| Ranked | #20 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #53 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes (Havit Life) |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 41Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 28 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) | Yes (8 presets) |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IPX6 |
| Bluetooth Latency | AAC 144ms, SBC 48ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 115dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | - |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | USB-C |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 13.2 lbs (5.98 kg) | 8.6 lbs (3.9 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, LC3, AAC | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Built-in Microphone | No | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, up to 30W) | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | - |
| USB Playback | No | Yes |
| FM Tuner | No | - |
| Microphone Input | No | Yes (6.35mm) |
| MicroSD Playback | No | - |
| Amplifier Power | 210W AC / 200W battery | 120W peak (2x 50W woofers, 2x 10W tweeters) |
| Dimensions | 20.1” x 10.2” x 8.3” (510 x 260 x 210 mm) | 8.7”H x 15.2”W x 5.9”D (222 x 385 x 150 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 123mm woofers + 2x 20mm tweeters with passive radiators | 2x 76mm (3”) woofers + 2x 38mm (1.5”) tweeters + passive radiators |
| Strap | No | - |
| Battery Capacity | - | 44Wh (7.4V, 6000mAh) |
| Charging Time | - | 3.5 hours |
| Frequency Response | - | 20Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Lights | - | Yes |
Where the Ratings Come From
- JBL Boombox 4: reviews by JOY‘s 🎧3D🔈Audio-Show, Alan Ross and M1MTechChannel.
- Havit BassBlast Go: reviews by Techder Audios and Jagist.
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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