JBL Boombox Review: Ranked #62 of 91

Last updated: October 5, 2026

The JBL Boombox ranks #62 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 - ranked #62 of 91 Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers · Editor's rating 2.9/5

#62 JBL Boombox: $399 Discontinued eBay

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

Pros: At 5.2 kg, JBL Boombox combines 2x 65mm woofers + 2x 20mm tweeters with passive radiators with Bluetooth and aux. Claimed 24 hours (manufacturer specified) battery life, ipx5 protection and stereo playback make its feature set practical for its intended room or portable use. JBL Connect+ links up to 100 compatible speakers.

Cons: There is no companion app. No EQ adjustment. Treble is not very smooth. Discontinued.

Related speakers: JBL Boombox 2, JBL Boombox 3, JBL Boombox 4.

How it compares: Just above it: Sony SRS-XG500 - $1 more, 6 more hours of battery life. Just below it: Soundcore Motion Boom+ - $277 cheaper, 4 fewer hours of battery life.

Amplifier Power60W AC / 40W battery
AppNo
Aux InputYes
Battery Life24 hours (Manufacturer specified)
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth CodecsSBC
Built-in MicrophoneNo
Digital Aux InputNo
Dimensions10” x 18.1” x 7.7” (254.5 x 458.5 x 195.5 mm)
Drivers2x 65mm woofers + 2x 20mm tweeters with passive radiators
EQNo
FM TunerNo
IP RatingIPX5
MicroSD PlaybackNo
Microphone InputNo
OmnidirectionalNo
Party ModeYes (Connect+ up to 100 speakers)
Power BankYes (USB-A)
Power InputUSB-C
StereoYes
TWSYes
USB PlaybackNo
Weight11.5 lbs (5.2 kg)
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