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Jawbone BIG Jambox

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3.8
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User ratings:
39
3.9 out of 5
39 user ratings
5 stars
17 %
4 stars
58 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
Editorial reviews:
29
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3.7 out of 5
13 user ratings
5 stars
15 %
4 stars
61 %
3 stars
15 %
2 stars
7 %
1 stars
0 %
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Pros

  • compact size
  • excellent build quality
  • simple

Cons

  • no email service can overcome a bad domain name
  • no support for the aptX Bluetooth profile for higher-quality audio
  • The audio ability of most smartphones and tablets is pretty bad

Key specs

  • yes
  • 32.81 ft
  • no
  • yes
  • 10 h

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Jawbone BIG Jambox - Pros & Cons

Jawbone BIG Jambox

Pros

  • compact size
  • excellent build quality
  • simple
  • straightforward device
  • The response was always good or very clear
  • Highs are superb
  • bright and as crystal clear
  • features
  • sound
  • design and build quality
  • looks cleaner and more refined than the original

Cons

  • no email service can overcome a bad domain name
  • no support for the aptX Bluetooth profile for higher-quality audio
  • The audio ability of most smartphones and tablets is pretty bad
  • missing with regular audio
  • microUSB port and a charging port
  • Too many are simply trying to capitalize on affiliate revenue
  • Singers sounded unnaturally and annoyingly bloated
  • its applications are limited to say the least
  • tiny
  • feeble center image
  • missing is a protective carrying case

Jawbone BIG Jambox - Technical Overview

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IconBluetooth wireless range
32.81 ft
Best:
Ion Cornerstone
Bluetooth wireless range: 984.25 ft
IconWeight
347 g
Best:
Philips BT2650
Weight: 0.21 g
IconPlayback time
10 h
Best:
Music Angel Mini Best Friendz
Playback time: 120 h

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Jawbone BIG Jambox - Full Specifications

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Sound
Channels2.0
Low frequency60.0 Hz
High frequency20.0 kHz
Supported formatsMP3
Number of drivers2
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Dimensions
Height2.24 in
Width5.94 in
Depth1.57 in
Weight12.24 oz
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Features
Docking station for mobile/Tabletno
Radio receiverno
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)no
Memory card readerno
Speakerphoneyes
USB input portyes
Built-in microphoneyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Graphite
  • Graphite,Orange
  • Green
  • Grey
  • Purple,White
  • Red
  • White
Built-in displayno
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Connectivity
USByes
USB version2.0
Other connectorsHeadphone output
Type of USB connectorMicro-USB
AUX inyes
Source of connection
  • iOS App
  • Android App
  • Windows Phone App
  • Mac App
  • PC App
  • Integrated in Speaker
Aptx Supportno
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth codecSBC
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • HFP
  • HSP
  • SPP
Wired inputs
3.5mm
Bluetooth version2.1 + EDR
Bluetooth wireless range32.81 ft
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)1
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
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Power
Battery operatedyes
USB poweredyes
Electric (not USB)yes
Battery typeLi-polymer
Playback time10.0 h
Battery life (max)10.0 h

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Jawbone BIG Jambox Jawbone - Editorial Reviews (29)

3.7
Based on 29 reviews
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Jawbone BIG Jambox Big Jambox Bluetooth speaker review
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The Telegraph
Published: 05.07.2012
Big Jambox Bluetooth speaker review

Jawbone's new Jambox speaker is beautifully designed and packs a great sound but it's not cheap, writes Shane Richmond.

Jawbone BIG Jambox Jawbone BIG Jambox - Review - Coolsmartphone
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Coolsmartphone
Published: 01.05.2013
Jawbone BIG Jambox - Review - Coolsmartphone

One of the phrases I seem to be using more and more is “...and you paid how much for it??”. Despite nobody appearing to have any money, it seems we are

Jawbone BIG Jambox Big Jambox review
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T3
Published: 21.08.2012
Big Jambox review
4.0

The Jawbone Big Jambox Smartspeaker teams a slick design with killer audio

Jawbone BIG Jambox Jawbone Big Jambox
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AVForums
Published: 03.08.2012
Jawbone Big Jambox
3.5

AVForums jams to Jawbone's big new box.

Jawbone BIG Jambox Home review
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whathifi
Published: 31.07.2012
Home review
4.0

A fun-sounding box that will blast out your tunes anywhere

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Pocket-lint
Published: 22.06.2012
Jawbone Big Jambox
4.5

A fabulous speaker that has more than enough features to make it a replacement for your home hi-fi. It's powerful enough to fill a good-sized room,

Jawbone BIG Jambox Big, Bigger, Beastly: We road-test three large portable Bluetooth speakers
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pcworld.com_techhive.com
Published: 28.09.2015
Big, Bigger, Beastly: We road-test three large portable Bluetooth speakers

It’s the golden age of Bluetooth speakers, so we set out to find who makes the better bigger box.

Jawbone BIG Jambox Big Jambox review
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The Verge
Published: 01.05.2012
Big Jambox review
3.8

Pricing a Bluetooth speaker at $299 is risky business, even for Jawbone. Is bigger, better enough to justify it?

Jawbone BIG Jambox Jambox Review - Big Jambox by Jawbone - Bluetooth Speakers
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LaptopMag
Published: 14.12.2012
Jambox Review - Big Jambox by Jawbone - Bluetooth Speakers
3.5

The Jawbone Big Jambox's loud sound, speakerphone capability, long battery life and app selection make it a very good choice.

Jawbone BIG Jambox Review: Jawbone Big Jambox
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WIRED
Published: 01.05.2012
Review: Jawbone Big Jambox
4.0

The Big Jambox from Jawbone builds upon the success of the company's original portable speaker, keeping the attractive no-frills design, but wrapping it around a larger box that's louder and has more battery life.

Jawbone BIG Jambox Jawbone BIG Jambox Review: Super Speaker
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Gizmodo Australia
Published: 23.07.2012
Jawbone BIG Jambox Review: Super Speaker

It’s the end of a long day. You slink into your comfy leather office chair and kick back with your favourite beverage from your bar fridge and throw some tunes on from your laptop, tablet or smartphone, only to be assaulted by the rubbish sounds from your tiny speakers. Does...

Jawbone BIG Jambox Big Jambox is like the original, only bigger--and better
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Macworld
Published: 30.04.2012
Big Jambox is like the original, only bigger--and better
2.3

Jawbone's sequel to the acclaimed Jambox speaker is notably bigger, and this is a case where bigger really is better.

Jawbone BIG Jambox Jawbone JAMBOX Portable Wireless Speaker Review
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Audioholics Home Theater, HDTV, Receivers, Speakers, Blu-ray Reviews and News
Published: 22.04.2011
Jawbone JAMBOX Portable Wireless Speaker Review
4.5

On a recent visit to an Apple store, Jawbone's JAMBOX caught my eye. Could this little dynamo offer me the sound quality and convenient size I have been looking for to fill my hotel rooms with music?

Jawbone BIG Jambox Review : The Jambox Goes Big
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gadgetspeak.com
Review : The Jambox Goes Big

Aliph has recently introduced a <b>big</b> brother to its original <b>Jambox</b> audio device.