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Bang & Olufsen BeoLit 17 vs JBL Boombox

9.06 in
5.31 in
Bang & Olufsen BeoLit 17 Wireless Speaker
Bang & Olufsen BeoLit 17
19.49 in
10.02 in
JBL Boombox Wireless Speaker
JBL Boombox
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
3
3 editorial reviews
The B&O Play Beolit 17 speaker provides a bass-forward, balanced Bluetooth audio experience at a slightly lower price than its predecessor.Read more
The company's follow-up to the Beolit 15 is a compact yet powerful portable wireless speaker that delivers up 24 hours of battery life.Read more
If you’re an audiophile, you likely already know the incredible quality that Bang & Olufsen is famous for. Sure, their audio-products are some of the most expensive, but they’re typically leading the way with hi-fidelity sound and lasting quality. As a reputable manufacturer that’s been around for the past several decades, they’ve gained quite the following. With their latest release, the Beolit 17, it’s set to deliver what B&O is famous for, with a revamp of their popular Beolit 15. It’s a portable speaker with improvements all across the board – better materials, more power and an added battery life.Read more
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4.1 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
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User rating
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3.8 out of 5
100 user ratings
5 stars
41 %
4 stars
21 %
3 stars
18 %
2 stars
14 %
1 stars
6 %
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3.5 out of 5
180 user ratings
5 stars
30 %
4 stars
22 %
3 stars
27 %
2 stars
11 %
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8 %

Full Comparison

Sound

Bang & Olufsen BeoLit 17Bang & Olufsen BeoLit 17
JBL BoomboxJBL Boombox
Low frequency37.0 Hz50.0 Hz
High frequency20.0 kHz20.0 kHz
Peak power70.0 W60.0 W
Number of drivers44

Design

Bang & Olufsen BeoLit 17Bang & Olufsen BeoLit 17
JBL BoomboxJBL Boombox
Colour of product
  • Grey
  • Grey,Silver
  • Pink
  • Silver
  • Black
  • Camouflage

Dimensions

Bang & Olufsen BeoLit 17Bang & Olufsen BeoLit 17
JBL BoomboxJBL Boombox
Height5.31 in10.02 in
Width9.06 in19.49 in
Depth7.44 in7.7 in
Weight91.71 oz185.19 oz

Connectivity

Bang & Olufsen BeoLit 17Bang & Olufsen BeoLit 17
JBL BoomboxJBL Boombox
USByesyes
Type of USB connector
USB
USB
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth codecaptXSBC
Bluetooth version4.24.2
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)11
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nono

Features

Bang & Olufsen BeoLit 17Bang & Olufsen BeoLit 17
JBL BoomboxJBL Boombox
Docking station for mobile/Tabletnono
Radio receivernono
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)nono
Power bankyesyes

Power

Bang & Olufsen BeoLit 17Bang & Olufsen BeoLit 17
JBL BoomboxJBL Boombox
Battery operatedyesyes
USB poweredyesyes
Electric (not USB)noyes
Battery typeLi-IonLi-polymer
Playback time24.0 h24.0 h
Battery capacity2200.0 mAh20000.0 mAh
Battery life (max)24.0 h24.0 h

Pros & Cons

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