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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£90
  • Avg. price in US: ~$100
  • Audio output power: 20.00 W
  • Battery life: 6 hours
  • IP rating: IPX4
  • Bluetooth version: 2.1
  • Weight: 5700 g

G Project B Boom review. Compare 130 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Portable Speakers category and whether it is worth buying.

6.6

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Speakers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Portable Speakers category.

Score components:

80.0%

5.9

Technical Score

20.0%

9.1

User score

Good
5.9

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.

When it matters: When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.

Score components:

32.0%

6.2

Audio

20.0%

5.6

Battery

18.0%

6.2

Durability

16.0%

5.3

Connectivity

8.0%

7.3

Controls

3.0%

5.1

Design

3.0%

3.9

Smart features

Good
9.1

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.

When it matters: When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.

Score components:

70.0%

8.8

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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4.4
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4.2
(109)
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4.4
(1667)
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4.1
(118)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

Exceptional
  • 6.2
    Outdoor durability

    Score components:

    40.0%

    10

    Water resistance

    25.0%

    4.9

    IP rating

    20.0%

    3.8

    Weight

    15.0%

    1.6

    Battery life

  • 3.9
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    3.1

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    1.6

    Battery life

    15.0%

    3.8

    Weight

    15.0%

    10

    Party mode

  • 5.0
    Home listening

    Score components:

    35.0%

    4.0

    Multi-room support

    30.0%

    ?

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    20.0%

    3.1

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    3.8

    Weight

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Verdict

The G-Project G-Boom is a rugged, portable Bluetooth boombox featuring a 2.2 speaker configuration with two 3-inch full-range drivers (2 x 10W output power), two 1-inch dome tweeters, and dual rear-firing bass ports, all enclosed in a heavy-duty housing with an integrated carrying handle. Main pros include its highly affordable pricing under $100, a protective rubber base capable of absorbing drops, built-in EQ presets with Maxx Audio digital sound processing that delivers exceptionally deep bass without distortion, a 3.5mm AUX-in port, and a USB power bank port to charge external devices. However, prominent cons include a relatively short battery life of only 5 to 6 hours on a full charge, a heavy 5-pound chassis that limits long-distance portability, an older Bluetooth 2.1 protocol on earlier models, and occasional low-end sound distortion or a lack of treble clarity at maximum volume.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker G Project B Boom

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.

When it matters: When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.

Score components:

32.0%

6.2

Audio

20.0%

5.6

Battery

18.0%

6.2

Durability

16.0%

5.3

Connectivity

8.0%

7.3

Controls

3.0%

5.1

Design

3.0%

3.9

Smart features

5.9
G Project B Boom has a technical score of 5.91 points, which is lower than 91.7% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.

When it matters: When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.

Score components:

70.0%

8.8

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
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4.4
(1432)
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4.2
(109)
United States
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4.4
(1667)
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4.1
(118)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

9.1
G Project B Boom has a user score of 9.13 points, which is higher than 79.2% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters: When you prefer products in the Portable Speakers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
10
G Project B Boom has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 66.6% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.

When it matters: When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.

Score components:

60.0%

6.6

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

7.6
G Project B Boom has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.6 points, which is lower than 59.4% of products in this category.
Audio output power
What it is: The maximum continuous power the speaker system can deliver.
When it matters: When you need enough output to fill a larger or noisier space.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 W

20.00 W
G Project B Boom has an audio output power of 20.00 W which is higher than that of 46.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 11.4% of portable speakers.
Total RMS output: 20.00 W.
Driver unit size
What it is: The diameter of each main speaker driver.
When it matters: When the size of the main driver influences bass reach and output capability.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 50 mm

76.00 mm
G Project B Boom has a driver unit size of 76.00 mm which is larger than that of 76.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.5% of portable speakers.
Primary driver diameter: 76.00 mm.
Number of drivers
What it is: The total number of speaker drivers built into the unit.
When it matters: When fuller driver arrays and broader sound coverage matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 2

2
G Project B Boom has 2 drivers, which is more than 24.5% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 45.5% of portable speakers.
Acoustic drivers: 2.
Frequency response tolerance
What it is: The allowed deviation around the stated frequency response curve.
When it matters: When a flatter and more accurate frequency response matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 3 dB

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Lowest frequency
What it is: The lowest audible frequency the speaker can reproduce.
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <= 60 Hz

60.00 Hz
G Project B Boom has a lowest frequency of 60.00 Hz which is lower than that of 43.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 9.2% of portable speakers.
Lower frequency-response endpoint: 60.00 Hz.
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Bluetooth connectivity
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive audio over Bluetooth.
When it matters: When wireless playback from phones, tablets, or computers matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
G Project B Boom supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
What it is: The generation of Bluetooth supported by the speaker hardware.
When it matters: When compatibility and efficiency with newer Bluetooth devices matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 5.0

2.1
G Project B Boom supports Bluetooth version 2.1 which is older than that of 92% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.3% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth version: 2.1.
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: The farthest distance at which the Bluetooth link can remain usable.
When it matters: When the source device may be far from the speaker.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 10 m

10.00 m
G Project B Boom has a maximum Bluetooth range of 10.00 m which is longer than that of 4.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 70.2% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range: 10.00 m.
Bluetooth profiles supported
What it is: The Bluetooth operating profiles available for playback, control, or calls.
When it matters: When Bluetooth playback, control, and call compatibility depend on specific profiles.

Importance: LOW

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Bluetooth LE Audio
What it is: Shows whether the speaker supports the low-energy Bluetooth audio standard.
When it matters: When newer low-power Bluetooth audio features matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
G Project B Boom does not support Bluetooth LE Audio. 2.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Battery life
What it is: The playback time available from one full battery charge.
When it matters: When you need longer playback between charges.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 h

6 hours
G Project B Boom has a battery life of 6 hours which is shorter than that of 84.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.3% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
What it is: The amount of electrical charge the internal battery can store.
When it matters: When longer untethered playback or power-bank use needs more stored charge.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 5000 mAh

1,500 mAh
G Project B Boom has a battery capacity of 1,500 mAh which is smaller than that of 77.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.1% of portable speakers.
Charging time
What it is: The time needed to recharge the battery fully.
When it matters: When the speaker needs to be ready again quickly.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 4 h

3 hours
G Project B Boom has a charging time of 3 hours which is shorter than that of 35.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 35.1% of portable speakers.
Maximum charging input power
What it is: The maximum charging power the speaker can accept from a compatible power source.
When it matters: When faster charging requires the speaker to accept more input power.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 20 W

24 W
G Project B Boom has a maximum charging input power of 24 W which is higher than that of 86.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.2% of portable speakers.
Built-in rechargeable battery
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker uses a battery that can be recharged.
When it matters: When portable use without disposable batteries or continuous mains power matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
G Project B Boom has a built-in rechargeable battery. 18.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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IP rating
What it is: The ingress protection code for dust and water resistance.
When it matters: When dust and water protection need to match the intended environment.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: IP67+

IPX4
G Project B Boom has an IP rating of IPX4 which provides worse ingress protection than 77.7% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 21% of portable speakers.
Water resistance
What it is: Indicates whether the enclosure can resist water exposure.
When it matters: When the speaker may be used near pools, rain, or splashes.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
G Project B Boom is water resistant. 38.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
What it is: Shows whether the enclosure is protected against dust ingress.
When it matters: When the speaker may be exposed to sand, soil, or dusty environments.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

no
G Project B Boom is not rated as dust resistant. 51.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Waterproof depth rating
What it is: The maximum water depth the speaker is rated to withstand.
When it matters: When the speaker may be submerged or used very close to water.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 1 m

0 m
G Project B Boom is not rated for underwater use. 47.6% of cameras have a native waterproof depth rating.
Drop resistance
What it is: Indicates whether the housing is designed to survive accidental drops.
When it matters: When the speaker may be bumped or suffer an accidental fall during outdoor or travel use.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

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On-device controls placement
What it is: The physical area of the speaker where its controls are located.
When it matters: When you want controls that are easy to reach in the speaker intended placement.

Importance: LOW

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Touchscreen
What it is: Indicates whether a touch-sensitive screen is integrated.
When it matters: When direct visual control is more convenient than buttons or an app.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
G Project B Boom does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
The speaker does not have an integrated touchscreen.
Smartphone app control
What it is: Shows whether the speaker can be controlled from a phone app.
When it matters: When remote settings, updates, or sound adjustment from a phone matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
G Project B Boom supports smartphone app control. 46.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Compatible mobile app provides speaker control or settings.
Remote control
What it is: Indicates whether a dedicated remote control is supplied or supported.
When it matters: When you want to control playback from across the room.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
G Project B Boom does not include a remote control. 15% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No dedicated remote control is documented.
Fast pairing
What it is: Shows whether setup with compatible devices can be completed more quickly.
When it matters: When quick setup with compatible devices matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
G Project B Boom supports fast pairing. 77.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports documented one-tap or quick device pairing.
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Weight
What it is: The total mass of the portable speaker.
When it matters: When carrying the speaker frequently or packing light matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 1000 g

5,700 g
G Project B Boom weighs 5,700 g which is heavier than that of 90.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Height
What it is: The vertical external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit beneath shelves or in a compact bag.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 20 cm

10.2 cm
G Project B Boom has a height of 10.2 cm which is shorter than that of 59.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Width
What it is: The side-to-side external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit a narrow shelf, bag, or tabletop.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 25 cm

29.97 cm
G Project B Boom has a width of 29.97 cm which is wider than that of 79.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Depth
What it is: The front-to-back depth of the speaker housing.
When it matters: When the speaker should take up less front-to-back space.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 10 cm

12.45 cm
G Project B Boom has a depth of 12.45 cm which is deeper than that of 70.6% of portable speakers.
Carry options
What it is: The available ways to carry, hang, or attach the speaker.
When it matters: When a handle, strap, or attachment point changes how you carry the speaker.

Importance: LOW

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Companion app name
What it is: The official app used to control settings and functions of the speaker.
When it matters: When app compatibility and the available control features depend on the official app.

Importance: LOW

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Firmware updates
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive firmware revisions after purchase.
When it matters: When post-purchase fixes and feature improvements matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
G Project B Boom does not support firmware updates. 47.2% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No supported user-accessible firmware update path.
Firmware update method
What it is: The path used to install firmware updates on the speaker.
When it matters: When the convenience and reliability of installing updates matters.

Importance: LOW

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Voice assistant support
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can work with supported voice assistants.
When it matters: When hands-free control through a compatible assistant matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
G Project B Boom does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No direct supported voice-assistant control.
Spotify Connect
What it is: Shows whether Spotify can stream directly to the speaker over the network.
When it matters: When Spotify should stream directly without keeping phone audio active.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
G Project B Boom does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Does not support native Spotify Connect.
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G Project B Boom vs the average portable speaker

  • 26 mm larger main driver
    G Project B Boom has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (76 mm vs 50.00 mm).
    Primary driver diameter: 76.00 mm.
    What it is: The diameter of each main speaker driver.
    When it matters: When the size of the main driver influences bass reach and output capability.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 50 mm

    G Project B Boom has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (76 mm vs 50.00 mm).76.00 mm vs 50.00 mm
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    G Project B Boom has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
    Provides true stereo output within the unit.
    What it is: Shows whether the device uses separate left and right audio channels.
    When it matters: When true left-and-right channel playback matters without pairing a second speaker.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    G Project B Boom has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
  • Has an equalizer
    G Project B Boom has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
    Offers user-selectable EQ, tone adjustment, or sound presets.
    What it is: Shows whether the sound balance can be adjusted across frequency ranges.
    When it matters: When you want to adjust bass, midrange, or treble balance.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    G Project B Boom has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
  • 14 W higher charging input power
    G Project B Boom has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (24 W vs 10 W).
    What it is: The maximum charging power the speaker can accept from a compatible power source.
    When it matters: When faster charging requires the speaker to accept more input power.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 20 W

    G Project B Boom has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (24 W vs 10 W).24 W vs 10 W
  • Has a power bank function
    G Project B Boom has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
    What it is: Shows whether the speaker can send power to charge another device.
    When it matters: When the speaker should also charge a phone or another device.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    G Project B Boom has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • Supports fast pairing
    G Project B Boom supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
    Supports documented one-tap or quick device pairing.
    What it is: Shows whether setup with compatible devices can be completed more quickly.
    When it matters: When quick setup with compatible devices matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    G Project B Boom supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • Supports party mode
    G Project B Boom supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
    Supports synchronized multi-speaker party/group playback.
    What it is: Indicates whether multiple speakers can play the same audio together.
    When it matters: When several compatible speakers should play together.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    G Project B Boom supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
  • Includes a power adapter
    G Project B Boom includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
    What it is: Indicates whether a dedicated power adapter is included in the box.
    When it matters: When you want the required charging hardware supplied in the box.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    G Project B Boom includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • 26 mm larger main driver
    G Project B Boom has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (76 mm vs 50.00 mm).
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    G Project B Boom has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
  • 14 W higher charging input power
    G Project B Boom has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (24 W vs 10 W).
  • Has a power bank function
    G Project B Boom has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • Includes a power adapter
    G Project B Boom includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • Has an equalizer
    G Project B Boom has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
  • Supports fast pairing
    G Project B Boom supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • Supports party mode
    G Project B Boom supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
  • Has an FM radio
    G Project B Boom has an FM radio, while the average portable speaker does not have an FM radio.

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Battery
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  • 9 % higher total harmonic distortion
    G Project B Boom has higher total harmonic distortion than the average portable speaker (10% vs 1%).
    THD: 10%.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    G Project B Boom has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Built-in microphones: 0.
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    G Project B Boom does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 5 dB lower signal-to-noise ratio
    G Project B Boom has a lower signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (75 dB vs 80 dB).
    Signal-to-noise ratio: 75.00 dB.
  • 2.9 Bluetooth levels older
    G Project B Boom has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (2.1 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 2.1.
  • 1 fewer multipoint connections
    G Project B Boom has fewer multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Simultaneous Bluetooth devices: 0.
  • 6 hours shorter battery life
    G Project B Boom has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (6 hours vs 12 hours).
  • 1,100 mAh less battery capacity
    G Project B Boom has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,500 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    G Project B Boom is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • Worse ingress protection
    G Project B Boom has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    G Project B Boom does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
    True left/right stereo pairing: not supported.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    G Project B Boom does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
    Does not support True Wireless Stereo speaker linking.
  • Does not provide voice prompts
    G Project B Boom does not provide voice prompts, while the average portable speaker provides voice prompts.
    No spoken status prompts; feedback is absent, visual, or tone-based.
  • 4,900 g heavier
    G Project B Boom is heavier than the average portable speaker (5,700 g vs 800 g).
  • 11.87 cm wider
    G Project B Boom is wider than the average portable speaker (30 cm vs 18.1 cm).
  • 4.15 cm deeper
    G Project B Boom is deeper than the average portable speaker (12.5 cm vs 8.3 cm).
  • 6 older
    G Project B Boom was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2013 vs 2019).
    Release year: 2013.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    G Project B Boom is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
    What it is: Shows whether the enclosure is protected against dust ingress.
    When it matters: When the speaker may be exposed to sand, soil, or dusty environments.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: yes

    G Project B Boom is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 6 hours shorter battery life
    G Project B Boom has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (6 hours vs 12 hours).
    What it is: The playback time available from one full battery charge.
    When it matters: When you need longer playback between charges.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 20 h

    G Project B Boom has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (6 hours vs 12 hours).6 hours vs 12 hours
  • 9 % higher total harmonic distortion
    G Project B Boom has higher total harmonic distortion than the average portable speaker (10% vs 1%).
    THD: 10%.
    What it is: The amount of unwanted harmonic distortion added to the audio output.
    When it matters: When cleaner sound with less added distortion matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <= 1%

    G Project B Boom has higher total harmonic distortion than the average portable speaker (10% vs 1%).10 % vs 1 %
  • 1 fewer microphones
    G Project B Boom has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Built-in microphones: 0.
    What it is: The number of microphones built into the speaker.
    When it matters: When voice pickup, calls, or beamforming performance matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 1

    G Project B Boom has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).0 vs 1
  • 2.9 Bluetooth levels older
    G Project B Boom has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (2.1 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 2.1.
    What it is: The generation of Bluetooth supported by the speaker hardware.
    When it matters: When compatibility and efficiency with newer Bluetooth devices matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 5.0

    G Project B Boom has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (2.1 vs 5.0).2.1 vs 5.0
  • 1,100 mAh less battery capacity
    G Project B Boom has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,500 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    What it is: The amount of electrical charge the internal battery can store.
    When it matters: When longer untethered playback or power-bank use needs more stored charge.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 5000 mAh

    G Project B Boom has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,500 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).1500 mAh vs 2600 mAh
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    G Project B Boom does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
    What it is: Shows whether passive radiators are used to reinforce bass output.
    When it matters: When enhanced bass response from a compact enclosure matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    G Project B Boom does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 4,900 g heavier
    G Project B Boom is heavier than the average portable speaker (5,700 g vs 800 g).
    What it is: The total mass of the portable speaker.
    When it matters: When carrying the speaker frequently or packing light matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <= 1000 g

    G Project B Boom is heavier than the average portable speaker (5,700 g vs 800 g).5700 g vs 800 g
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(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about G Project B Boom?

  • Excellent value for money at an affordable price point
  • Powerful sound output with deep, prominent bass performance
  • Rugged and durable build quality suitable for outdoor use
  • Convenient integrated handle makes it easy to carry
  • Built-in USB port allows users to charge smartphones
  • Includes basic equalizer presets for sound customization

What customers dislike about G Project B Boom?

  • Short battery life lasting only about 4 to 7 hours per charge
  • Bulky and relatively heavy compared to other portable speakers
  • Audio suffers from compression and slight distortion at maximum volume
  • Uses an older Bluetooth standard and a proprietary charging brick instead of USB-C
  • The rubberized button pad easily attracts dust and debris

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digitaltrends.com
23/08/2019
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ilounge.com
14/05/2021
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Review: G-Project G-Boom Wireless Bluetooth Boombox
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soundstagexperience.com
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ilounge.com
14/05/2021
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soundstagexperience.com
01/08/2013
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