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JBL Boombox 3 Wi Fi Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£330Audio output power:?Battery life:24 hoursIP rating:IP67Bluetooth version:5.3Weight:6700 g

JBL Boombox 3 Wi Fi 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.

JBL Boombox 3 Wi Fi
8.3/10

Overall score

Score
8.3/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Speakers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
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★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

80%

8.2

Technical score

20%

8.9

User score

★Better than 99% of portable speakers
8.5

Value for money

Value for money
8.5/ 10
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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.
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★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

70%

8.3

Overall score

30%

8.8

Price

★Better than 97%
8.2

Technical score

Technical score
8.2/ 10
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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.
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★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

32%

8.0

Audio

20%

8.6

Battery

18%

8.6

Durability

16%

8.1

Connectivity

8%

8.3

Controls

3%

3.1

Design

3%

10

Smart features

★Better than 99%
8.9

User score

User score
8.9/ 10
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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.
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Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

8.2

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker JBL Boombox 3 Wi Fi

Technical score
Technical score
8.2/ 10
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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
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Score distribution
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★ Better than 100% of models
Score components:

32%

8.0

Audio

20%

8.6

Battery

18%

8.6

Durability

16%

8.1

Connectivity

8%

8.3

Controls

3%

3.1

Design

3%

10

Smart features

8.2
User score
User score
8.9/ 10
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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 distribution
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Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

8.2

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.9
Popularity
Popularity
8.2/ 10
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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.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
JBL Boombox 3 Wi Fi has a popularity score of 8.2 points, which is higher than 79.2% of products in this category.
8.2
Value for money
Value for money
8.5/ 10
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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 distribution
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★ Better than 97% of models
Score components:

70%

8.3

Overall score

30%

8.8

Price

8.5
Audio output power
?
Driver unit size
?
Number of drivers
5
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable speaker has 5 drivers, which is more than 93.7% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 3.1% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
?
Lowest frequency
40 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 40 Hz which is lower than that of 74.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.6% of portable speakers.
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Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
5.3
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 5.3 which is newer than that of 78.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 17.6% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
?
Bluetooth profiles supported
A2DP; AVRCP
Bluetooth LE Audio
no
This portable speaker does not support Bluetooth LE Audio. 2.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Battery life
24 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 24 hours which is longer than that of 88.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.4% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
9,600 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 9,600 mAh which is larger than that of 95.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.5% of portable speakers.
Charging time
4 hours
Market range: <2 hours – >5 hours
This portable speaker has a charging time of 4 hours which is longer than that of 67% of portable speakers and equal to that of 19.3% of portable speakers.
Maximum charging input power
?
Built-in rechargeable battery
yes
This portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery. 18.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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IP rating
IP67
This portable speaker has an IP rating of IP67 which provides better ingress protection than 80% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 19.1% of portable speakers.
Water resistance
yes
This portable speaker is water resistant. 38.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
yes
This portable speaker is dust resistant. 48.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Waterproof depth rating
1 m
Market range: <0 m – >1 m
This portable speaker has a waterproof depth rating of 1 m which is deeper than that of 52.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 47.4% of portable speakers.
Drop resistance
no
This portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating. 32.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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On-device controls placement
top
Touchscreen
no
This portable speaker does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Smartphone app control
yes
This portable speaker supports smartphone app control. 46.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Compatible mobile app provides speaker control or settings.
Remote control
no
This portable speaker does not include a remote control. 15% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Fast pairing
no
This portable speaker does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
6,700 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 6,700 g which is heavier than that of 93.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Height
25.69 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 25.69 cm which is taller than that of 87.7% of portable speakers.
Width
48.24 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 48.24 cm which is wider than that of 97.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Depth
19.97 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 19.97 cm which is deeper than that of 90% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Carry options
strap/handle/shoulder
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Companion app name
JBL One
Firmware updates
yes
This portable speaker supports firmware updates. 52.9% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
Firmware update method
?
Voice assistant support
yes
This portable speaker supports voice assistants. 73.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports direct voice-assistant control.
Spotify Connect
yes
This portable speaker supports Spotify Connect. 89.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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JBL Boombox 3 Wi Fi vs the average portable speaker

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  • Better ingress protection
    This portable speaker has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP67 vs IPX5).
    IP67 vs IPX5
  • 12 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (24 hours vs 12 hours).
    24 hours vs 12 hours
  • 7,000 mAh more battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (9,600 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    9,600 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 3 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (5 vs 2).
    5 vs 2
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    This portable speaker has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).
    1 m vs 0 m
  • Includes a subwoofer
    This portable speaker includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
    Has an integrated active subwoofer driver.
  • Has Chromecast built-in
    This portable speaker has Chromecast built-in, while the average portable speaker does not have Chromecast built-in.
  • 12.1% better value for money
    JBL Boombox 3 Wi Fi offers better value for money than the average portable speaker (8.46 vs 7.5).
    8.46 vs 7.55
  • 10.7% higher user score
    User score
    8.9/ 10
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    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.
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    JBL Boombox 3 Wi Fi has a higher user score than the average portable speaker (8.86 vs 8).
    8.86 vs 8
  • 3 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (5 vs 2).
    5 vs 2
  • Includes a subwoofer
    This portable speaker includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
    Has an integrated active subwoofer driver.
  • 8 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (100 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    100 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 20 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (40 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    40 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 88 mm larger built-in subwoofer
    This portable speaker has a larger built-in subwoofer than the average portable speaker (189 mm vs 101 mm).
    189 mm vs 101 mm
  • 1 more microphones
    This portable speaker has more microphones than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Has Chromecast built-in
    This portable speaker has Chromecast built-in, while the average portable speaker does not have Chromecast built-in.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This portable speaker supports AirPlay, while the average portable speaker does not support AirPlay.
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    This portable speaker has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
    Has a physical USB-C port.
  • Wi-Fi standard detailed
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), while the average portable speaker supports Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • 0.3 Bluetooth levels newer
    This portable speaker has a newer Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (5.3 vs 5).
    5.3 vs 5
  • 12 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (24 hours vs 12 hours).
    24 hours vs 12 hours
  • 7,000 mAh more battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (9,600 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    9,600 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • Has a power bank function
    This portable speaker has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • Includes a power adapter
    This portable speaker includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • Better ingress protection
    This portable speaker has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP67 vs IPX5).
    IP67 vs IPX5
  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    This portable speaker has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).
    1 m vs 0 m
  • 5 °C higher maximum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (45 °C vs 40 °C).
    45 °C vs 40 °C
  • Has an equalizer
    This portable speaker has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
    Offers user-selectable EQ, tone adjustment, or sound presets.
  • 3 more EQ presets
    This portable speaker has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (3 vs 0).
    3 vs 0
  • Supports party mode
    This portable speaker supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
    Supports synchronized multi-speaker party/group playback.
  • Has a programmable button
    This portable speaker has a programmable button, while the average portable speaker does not have a programmable button.
    Has a user-programmable physical button.
  • Has a sleep timer
    This portable speaker has a sleep timer, while the average portable speaker does not have a sleep timer.
    A selectable timer can stop playback or power the speaker down.
  • Supports multi-room audio
    This portable speaker supports multi-room audio, while the average portable speaker does not support multi-room audio.
    Supports synchronized multi-room playback.
  • Supports Spotify Connect
    This portable speaker supports Spotify Connect, while the average portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect.
  • Supports automatic room calibration
    This portable speaker supports automatic room calibration, while the average portable speaker does not support automatic room calibration.
  • Supports voice assistants
    This portable speaker supports voice assistants, while the average portable speaker does not support voice assistants.
    Supports direct voice-assistant control.
  • Supports firmware updates
    This portable speaker supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
    Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
  • Supports Tidal Connect
    This portable speaker supports Tidal Connect, while the average portable speaker does not support Tidal Connect.
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    This portable speaker has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (4 hours vs 3 hours).
    4 hours vs 3 hours
  • 5,900 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (6,700 g vs 800 g).
    6,700 g vs 800 g
  • 5 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (5 °C vs 0 °C).
    5 °C vs 0 °C
  • 30.14 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (48.2 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    48.24 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 11.67 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (20 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    19.97 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 13.29 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (25.7 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    25.69 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 3.67x more expensive
    JBL Boombox 3 Wi Fi is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£330 vs £90).
    £330 vs £90
  • 3.67x more expensive
    JBL Boombox 3 Wi Fi is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£330 vs £90).
    £330 vs £90
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    This portable speaker has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (4 hours vs 3 hours).
    4 hours vs 3 hours
  • 5 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (5 °C vs 0 °C).
    5 °C vs 0 °C
  • 5,900 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (6,700 g vs 800 g).
    6,700 g vs 800 g
  • 30.14 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (48.2 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    48.24 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 13.29 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (25.7 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    25.69 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 11.67 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (20 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    19.97 cm vs 8.3 cm

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17/10/2023
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28/11/2023
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Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about JBL Boombox 3 Wi Fi

  • Powerful, deep bass and clear overall audio quality
  • Excellent high-volume performance with minimal sound distortion
  • Wi-Fi connectivity enables seamless streaming via AirPlay, Chromecast, and Spotify Connect
  • Rugged, durable build with an IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating
  • Long battery life lasting up to 24 hours at moderate volumes
  • Built-in power bank capability to charge smartphones and external devices
  • Supports Dolby Atmos for a wider, more immersive soundscape over Wi-Fi

What customers don't like about JBL Boombox 3 Wi Fi

  • Extremely heavy and bulky, making it less ideal for long-distance carrying
  • Significantly more expensive than the standard non-Wi-Fi version
  • Battery life drops significantly to only 3-4 hours when played continuously at maximum volume
  • The physical battery indicator light can be difficult to read in direct sunlight
  • The metal handle tends to absorb heat and get uncomfortably hot when left in the sun
  • Lacks an analogue AUX input for wired audio connections
  • No built-in microphone, preventing its use for voice assistants or phone calls

Verdict

The JBL Boombox 3 Wi-Fi is a high-performance portable speaker delivering massive JBL Original Pro Sound through a 3-way system consisting of a dedicated subwoofer, two mid-range drivers, and two tweeters, with up to 180W RMS on battery and 240W RMS on AC power. Its standout pros include dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, immersive 3D Dolby Atmos playback, a rugged IP67 waterproof and dustproof design, and an extensive 24-hour battery life. However, its main cons are its heavy and bulky profile weighing 6.7 kg (14.7 lbs), the lack of a custom multi-band hardware equalizer beyond basic presets, and high pricing.

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