JBL Boombox 4 vs Marshall Tufton: Which Is Better? (2026)

Q: Should I buy the JBL Boombox 4 or the Marshall Tufton?

Buy the JBL Boombox 4 if very high output and 7-band EQ outweigh its premium price. Buy the Marshall Tufton if you prefer its long battery runtime and do not need JBL-level output.

Short answer: JBL Boombox 4 is built for output and weatherproof outdoor use, while the Marshall Tufton is a more traditional long-play portable. JBL’s app EQ is important here because its stock tuning is not its best showing; the Tufton also has boomy bass and elevated treble.

Buy the JBL Boombox 4 if very high output and 7-band EQ outweigh its premium price.

Buy the Marshall Tufton if you prefer its long battery runtime and do not need JBL-level output.

Water resistance is not close: the JBL Boombox 4 is rated at IP68 (extended submersion), well ahead of the Marshall Tufton at IPX2 (light drips).

Want more options? Browse the full Portable Bluetooth rankings.

Check JBL Boombox 4 price at Amazon ($549.95) →Check Marshall Tufton price at Amazon ($378.99) →

Specifications Side By Side

	JBL Boombox 4	Marshall Tufton
Price	$549.95	$378.99
Ranked	#20 of 91 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers	#77 of 91 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers
App	Yes	No
Aux Input	No	Yes
Bass Extension (-10dB)	41Hz	42Hz
Battery Life	28 hours (Manufacturer specified)	20 hours (Manufacturer specified)
EQ	Yes (7 band)	Yes (hidden bass and treble adjustment)
IP Rating	IP68	IPX2
Bluetooth Latency	AAC 144ms, SBC 48ms	-
Maximum SPL	115dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews)	-
Party Mode	Yes (Auracast)	No
Power Input	AC Power cord	USB-C
Removable Battery	Yes	-
Stereo	Yes	No
Omnidirectional	No	Yes
Weight	13.2 lbs (5.98 kg)	10.8 lbs (4.9 kg)
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, LC3, AAC	SBC
Bluetooth Version	5.4	-
Built-in Microphone	No	Yes
Power Bank	Yes (USB-C, up to 30W)	No
TWS	Yes	No
Digital Aux Input	Yes (USB-C)	No
USB Playback	No	No
FM Tuner	No	-
Microphone Input	No	-
MicroSD Playback	No	-
Amplifier Power	210W AC / 200W battery	80W
Dimensions	20.1” x 10.2” x 8.3” (510 x 260 x 210 mm)	9” x 6.4” x 13.8” (229.1 x 163.1 x 350 mm)
Drivers	2x 123mm woofers + 2x 20mm tweeters with passive radiators	1x 5.25” woofer + 2x 2” full-range + 1x 16mm tweeter
Strap	No	Yes (built-in strap)

Check JBL Boombox 4 price at Amazon ($549.95) →Check Marshall Tufton price at Amazon ($378.99) →

More top alternatives to JBL Boombox 4:

Prices on this page were last checked October 4, 2026 at 9:58 PM UTC. Product prices and availability are accurate as of that date/time and are subject to change; the price and availability shown on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.

As an eBay Partner, we may be compensated if you make a purchase.

The Two Speakers In Full

JBL Boombox 4: $549.95 Amazon B&H Photo Video eBay

Older models: the JBL Boombox 3 (ranked lower, rated 3.8/5), the JBL Boombox 2 (ranked lower, rated 3.5/5) and the JBL Boombox (ranked lower, rated 2.9/5).

Pros: Pretty insane output capability for the size. IP68 protection and Auracast pairing with other current JBL speakers. Measured bass extension of 41Hz (-10dB).

Cons: Pretty overpriced for the category. Better than the Boombox 3 mostly because there are more 7 EQ bands instead of just 3 and it can be better tuned. Try Oluv’s EQ for it. Out of the box sounds worse than the Boombox 3. No Aux input.

Full JBL Boombox 4 review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	210W AC / 200W battery
App	Yes
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	41Hz
Battery Life	28 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, LC3, AAC
Bluetooth Latency	AAC 144ms, SBC 48ms
Bluetooth Version	5.4
Built-in Microphone	No
Digital Aux Input	Yes (USB-C)
Dimensions	20.1” x 10.2” x 8.3” (510 x 260 x 210 mm)
Drivers	2x 123mm woofers + 2x 20mm tweeters with passive radiators
EQ	Yes (7 band)
FM Tuner	No
IP Rating	IP68
Maximum SPL	115dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews)
MicroSD Playback	No
Microphone Input	No
Omnidirectional	No
Party Mode	Yes (Auracast)
Power Bank	Yes (USB-C, up to 30W)
Power Input	AC Power cord
Removable Battery	Yes
Stereo	Yes
Strap	No
TWS	Yes
USB Playback	No
Weight	13.2 lbs (5.98 kg)

Check current price at Amazon ($549.95) →Check current price at B&H Photo Video →Search eBay for JBL Boombox 4 →

Marshall Tufton: $378.99 Amazon eBay

Pros: 20 hour battery life; 2.5 hour full charge, or 20-min quick-charge for 4 hours of play. 3-way speaker design covers full frequency range in 360°. Sturdy construction with IPX2 rating. Measured bass extension of 42Hz (-10dB).

Cons: Not much lower bass, upper bass boomy, boosted treble, not very balanced overall. Not as loud as others in the class. Very low water rating

Full Marshall Tufton review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	80W
App	No
Aux Input	Yes
Bass Extension (-10dB)	42Hz
Battery Life	20 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC
Built-in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	9” x 6.4” x 13.8” (229.1 x 163.1 x 350 mm)
Drivers	1x 5.25” woofer + 2x 2” full-range + 1x 16mm tweeter
EQ	Yes (hidden bass and treble adjustment)
IP Rating	IPX2
Omnidirectional	Yes
Party Mode	No
Power Bank	No
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	No
Strap	Yes (built-in strap)
TWS	No
USB Playback	No
Weight	10.8 lbs (4.9 kg)

Check current price at Amazon ($378.99) →Search eBay for Marshall Tufton →

Links
- Official Marshall Tufton Website
Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Danny Pops: It’s shaped like a Football - JBL Xtreme 3 Review vs Marshall Tufton and Flips Party Mode More from DannyPops →
Head-to-Head Comparisons

Specifications Side By Side

Related Speaker Comparisons

The Two Speakers In Full

JBL Boombox 4: $549.95 Amazon B&H Photo Video eBay

Marshall Tufton: $378.99 Amazon eBay