The ION Pathfinder 280 ranks #83 out of 91 total Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers for sound quality. See all Portable Bluetooth rankings for every top pick.
Brand: ION
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#83 ION Pathfinder 280: $169.99 Amazon eBay
Pros: A practical all-day event speaker with an exceptionally long claimed 68-hour battery, wheels, telescoping handle, FM radio, lighting and a full graphic EQ/presets. RTINGS finds it gets loud with relatively little compression, and its wide dispersion makes it a useful choice for outdoor background music or casual gatherings. Measured bass extension of 58Hz (-10dB).
Cons: Out of the box, the midrange and treble are uneven enough to sound alternately honky and dull, and the bass does not extend as deeply as better party speakers. It is heavy, only IPX5 splash-resistant, and cannot produce a true stereo image from one cabinet. Use the EQ before judging its sound.
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 - $79 more.
| Amplifier Power | 120W |
|---|---|
| App | No |
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 58Hz |
| Battery Life | 100 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| 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 |
| Lights | Yes |
| Maximum SPL | 100dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| 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) |
| Wheels | Yes |
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