Short answer: the JBL Boombox 4 if sound quality matters most, the Xdobo Wow Max if price matters most. The JBL Boombox 4 ranks #20 of 113 boombox speakers, rated 4.0/5, at $549.95. The Xdobo Wow Max ranks #21, rated 3.9/5, at $206.09, $343.86 cheaper.
Each wins at different volumes. In a side by side test, the Boombox 4 sounded better in the mids and highs at low and mid volume, where the Wow Max came across slightly muted and bass forward. At high volume the Wow Max held up better, while the Boombox 4 got louder but dropped bass and turned screechy.
The Boombox 4 is measured, at about 115dB with bass to about 41Hz, and it is IP68 with a removable battery and a claimed 28 hours. Use the Oluv EQ linked on its page.
The Wow Max includes two wireless microphones and weighs about 15.4 lbs (7 kg), with a claimed 8 hours. Its rating comes from listening comparisons, not measurements.
Buy the JBL Boombox 4 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Xdobo Wow Max if the price matters more than sound quality.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Boombox 4 | Xdobo Wow Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $549.95 | $206.09 |
| Ranked | #20 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #21 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | - |
| Aux Input | No | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 41Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 28 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) | - |
| IP Rating | IP68 | - |
| 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 (5V-20V) |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 13.2 lbs (5.98 kg) | 15.4 lbs (7 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, LC3, AAC | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | - |
| Built-in Microphone | No | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, up to 30W) | - |
| TWS | Yes | - |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | - |
| USB Playback | No | - |
| FM Tuner | No | - |
| Microphone Input | No | - |
| MicroSD Playback | No | - |
| Amplifier Power | 210W AC / 200W battery | 300W |
| Dimensions | 20.1” x 10.2” x 8.3” (510 x 260 x 210 mm) | 21.7” x 9.4” x 11.8” (550 x 240 x 300 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 123mm woofers + 2x 20mm tweeters with passive radiators | 8 drivers |
| Strap | No | - |
| Frequency Response | - | 32Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Wireless Microphones | - | Yes 2 Included |
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