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JBL Boombox vs JBL Pulse 3

19.49 in
10.02 in
JBL Boombox Wireless Speaker
JBL Boombox
3.62 in
8.78 in
JBL Pulse 3 Wireless Speaker
JBL Pulse 3
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
13
4.1 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
66 %
3 stars
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16
3.6 out of 5
12 user ratings
5 stars
8 %
4 stars
66 %
3 stars
16 %
2 stars
8 %
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0 %
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User rating
181
3.5 out of 5
181 user ratings
5 stars
29 %
4 stars
22 %
3 stars
27 %
2 stars
12 %
1 stars
8 %
47
4.1 out of 5
47 user ratings
5 stars
42 %
4 stars
29 %
3 stars
21 %
2 stars
6 %
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Full Comparison

Sound

JBL BoomboxJBL Boombox
JBL Pulse 3JBL Pulse 3
Low frequency50.0 Hz65.0 Hz
High frequency20.0 kHz20.0 kHz
Peak power60.0 W20.0 W
Number of drivers43

Design

JBL BoomboxJBL Boombox
JBL Pulse 3JBL Pulse 3
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Camouflage
  • Black
  • White

Dimensions

JBL BoomboxJBL Boombox
JBL Pulse 3JBL Pulse 3
Height10.02 in8.78 in
Width19.49 in3.62 in
Depth7.7 in3.62 in
Weight185.19 oz33.86 oz

Connectivity

JBL BoomboxJBL Boombox
JBL Pulse 3JBL Pulse 3
USByesyes
Type of USB connector
USB
Micro-USB
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth codecSBCSBC
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
Bluetooth version4.24.2
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)11
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nono

Features

JBL BoomboxJBL Boombox
JBL Pulse 3JBL Pulse 3
Docking station for mobile/Tabletnono
Radio receivernono
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)nono
IP code (level of dust/water resistance)IPX7IPX7

Power

JBL BoomboxJBL Boombox
JBL Pulse 3JBL Pulse 3
Battery operatedyesyes
USB poweredyesyes
Electric (not USB)yesyes
Battery typeLi-polymerLi-polymer
Playback time24.0 h12.0 h
Battery life (max)24.0 h12.0 h

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