Short answer: the JBL Boombox. It ranks #46 of 73 boombox speakers by sound quality at $399; the Bumpboxx Flare 8 ranks #55 and costs $400, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the JBL Boombox offers: Connect+ up to 100 speakers. Watch for: Treble isn’t very smooth
What the Bumpboxx Flare 8 offers: It can get pretty loud Watch for: Bass is not deep, thuddy bass
Buy the JBL Boombox. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Bumpboxx Flare 8 and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip the Bumpboxx Flare 8. It ranks near the bottom of the 73 boombox speakers, so look higher up the list instead.
If battery life is a priority, the JBL Boombox is rated for 24 hours versus 12 hours for the Bumpboxx Flare 8.
Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Boombox | Bumpboxx Flare 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399 Discontinued | $400 |
| Ranked | #46 of 73 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #55 of 73 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 11.5 lbs / 5.2 kg | 19 lbs / 8.62 kg |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| App | No | No |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Party Mode | Yes (Connect+ up to 100 speakers) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | No |
| USB Playback | No | Yes |
| Built in Microphone | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| FM Tuner | No | Yes |
| Microphone Input | No | - |
| MicroSD Playback | No | Yes |
| Output Power | 60W AC / 40W battery | 200W |
| Dimensions | 10" x 18.1" x 7.7" (254.5 x 458.5 x 195.5 mm) | 28" x 8" x 16" (711 x 203 x 406 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 65mm woofers + 2x 20mm tweeters with passive radiators | 8" woofer + tweeters |
| IP Rating | IPX5 | IPX6 |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Max Volume | - | 118dB |
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The Two Speakers In Full
JBL Boombox: $399 Discontinued JBL Boombox
Pros: Connect+ up to 100 speakers.
Cons: Treble isn’t very smooth. Discontinued.
Full JBL Boombox review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 10" x 18.1" x 7.7" (254.5 x 458.5 x 195.5 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 65mm woofers + 2x 20mm tweeters with passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| FM Tuner | No |
| IP Rating | IPX5 |
| MicroSD Playback | No |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Output Power | 60W AC / 40W battery |
| Party Mode | Yes (Connect+ up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 11.5 lbs / 5.2 kg |
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Bumpboxx Flare 8: $400 Bumpboxx
Pros: It can get pretty loud
Cons: Bass is not deep, thuddy bass
Full Bumpboxx Flare 8 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 28" x 8" x 16" (711 x 203 x 406 mm) |
| Drivers | 8" woofer + tweeters |
| EQ | Yes |
| FM Tuner | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX6 |
| Max Volume | 118dB |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes |
| Output Power | 200W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes |
| Weight | 19 lbs / 8.62 kg |
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