JBL Boombox 2 Review: Ranked #40 of 91

Last updated: October 5, 2026

The JBL Boombox 2 ranks #40 out of 91 total Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers for sound quality. See all Portable Bluetooth rankings for every top pick.

Brand: JBL

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JBL Boombox 2 - ranked #40 of 91 Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers · Editor's rating 3.5/5
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#40 JBL Boombox 2: $449.99 Discontinued Amazon eBay

Newer model: the JBL Boombox 4, ranked higher, rated 4/5.

Pros: 24 hour battery life (default volume); 20+ hours even at 60% volume. IPX7 rated. Doubles as a power bank. Bluetooth 5.1 with PartyBoost (up to 100 speakers). Reaches 101dB. Measured bass extension of 46Hz (-10dB).

Cons: Somewhat bass heavy and boomy. Discontinued.

Related speakers: JBL Boombox, JBL Boombox 3, JBL Boombox 4.

How it compares: Just above it: Aiwa Exos-10 - $290 cheaper, 12 fewer hours of battery life. Just below it: JBL Authentics 300 - $150 cheaper, 16 fewer hours of battery life.

Amplifier Power160W
AppNo
Aux InputYes
Aux Latency33ms
Bass Extension (-10dB)46Hz
Battery Life24 hours (Manufacturer specified)
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth CodecsSBC
Bluetooth Latency140ms
Bluetooth Version5.1
Built-in MicrophoneNo
Digital Aux InputNo
Dimensions19.1” x 7.9” x 10.1” (485 x 201 x 257 mm)
Drivers2x 81mm woofers + 2x 20mm tweeters with passive radiators
EQNo
FM TunerNo
IP RatingIPX7
Maximum SPL108dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews)
MicroSD PlaybackNo
Microphone InputNo
OmnidirectionalNo
Party ModeYes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers)
Power BankYes (USB-A)
Power InputAC Power brick
StereoYes
StrapNo
TWSYes
USB PlaybackNo
Weight13 lbs (5.9 kg)
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