The ION Pathfinder 280 ranks #66 out of 73 total Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers for sound quality. See Top Recommended Speakers By Attribute for all the top speaker suggestions.
Brand: ION
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#66 ION Pathfinder 280: $169.99 Amazon eBay
Pros: ~68 hour battery at moderate-high volume. IPX5 water-resistant. 280° wide-range sound coverage. Wheels and pull-out handle for portability. Waterproof storage compartment. RGB lighting, FM radio, bottle opener.
Cons: Bass is not as deep as competitors. Very heavy. Poor water rating.
Related speakers: ION Pathfinder 4, ION Pathfinder 320.
How it compares: Just above it: ION Pathfinder 320 - $40 cheaper. Just below it: Monster Rockin’ Roller 270 - $30 more.
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 58Hz |
| Battery Life | 100 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 14.8" x 10.6" x 17.6" (375.9 x 269.2 x 447 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 4" (102mm) drivers |
| EQ | Yes (High/Low frequency) |
| FM Tuner | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX5 |
| Max Volume | 100dB |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 120W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes |
| Weight | 23.8 lbs / 10.8 kg |
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