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Ultimate Ears Everboom vs. JBL Boombox 3: Portable Bluetooth Speaker Showdown The Ultimate Ears Everboom (a rugged, mid-sized party speaker) and JBL Boombox 3 (a massive powerhouse) differ starkly in scale and power. The Everboom offers 360-degree sound with solid bass from dual drivers, IP67 waterproofing, and up to 20+ hours of battery life in a lighter 4-5 lb floating design ideal for poolsides. Specs include Bluetooth 5.3, app EQ, and PartyUp linking, but it maxes at ~90dB with less low-end extension (50Hz+).

Ultimate Ears Everboom

Launch Date7/23/2024
Launch Price249 USD

Specifications

battery life 20 hours
connectivity Bluetooth, NFC
volume output 91 decibels (outdoor), 90 decibels (indoor)
water resistance IP67

Pros

  • Powerful sound indoors and outdoors
  • Rugged design
  • Respectable battery life
  • Intuitive controls
  • Long battery life
  • Impressive sound performance

Cons

  • No Wi-Fi or smart functionality
  • No 3.5mm aux port
  • Limited playlist feature
  • No Bluetooth multi-device connectivity
  • Fabric finish prone to stains

JBL Boombox 3

Launch Date7/31/2024
Launch Price490 euros EUR

Specifications

Bluetooth frequency 2.402GHz - 2.480GHz
Bluetooth profiles A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.6
Bluetooth transmitted modulation GFSK, /4 DQPSK, 8DPSK
Bluetooth transmitter power <= 9 dBm (EIRP)
Bluetooth version 5.3
Charging time (hrs) 6.5
Dimensions (cm) 48.2 x 25.7 x 20.0
Dimensions (in) 19.0 x 10.1 x 7.9
Dynamic frequency response range (Hz) 40 Hz - 20k Hz
Maximum music playing time (hrs) 24
Output power (W) 1x80W RMS-subwoofer + 2x40W RMS-midrange + 2x10W RMS-tweeter (AC mode), 1x60W RMS-subwoofer + 2x30W RMS-midrange + 2x8W RMS-tweeter (Battery mode)
Weight (kgs) 6.7
Weight (lbs) 14.7

Pros

  • Balanced sound tuning
  • Rich and deep bass reproduction
  • Large level reserves
  • Integrated power supply and power bank function

Cons

  • No classic stereo mode
  • No Bluetooth hands-free communication (HFP)