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Neither Altec Lansing LifeJacket 2 nor JBL PartyBox 300 were recommended by experts this month
On 2 May 2024 (yesterday) we went through 113 Bluetooth Speaker expert endorsements , however neither Altec Lansing LifeJacket 2 nor JBL PartyBox 300 were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Bluetooth Speaker received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Sonos Roam or other critically acclaimed Portable Bluetooth Speakers of this month.
For reference, Sonos Roam received 4 endorsements this month, from Digital Trends (26 Feb 2024), WIRED (18 Feb 2024) Tom's Guide (26 Mar 2024) and 1 other.
Rank | Change | Price | Bluetooth Speaker | Digital Trends | What Hi-Fi | SoundGuys | WIRED | Tom's Guide | Rtings.com | TechRadar | Popular Mechanics | PCMag | TechHive |
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3 | - | $181 | Sonos Roam A great speaker that can be taken anywhere | 3 | - | - | 10 | 11 |
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N/A | N/A | $69 | Altec Lansing LifeJacket 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $898 | JBL PartyBox 300 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Customers like JBL PartyBox 300 noticeably more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
JBL PartyBox 300
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
JBL PartyBox 300, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Altec Lansing LifeJacket 2.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling bluetooth speaker receives a consumer score of 9.1 (great). JBL PartyBox 300 ranks higher than that and Altec Lansing LifeJacket 2 ranks lower than that.
Altec Lansing LifeJacket 2 |
In comparison:
Altec Lansing LifeJacket 2 ranks #118 out of 189. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.7 Great
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JBL PartyBox 300 |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
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Median best-selling Bluetooth Speaker |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
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Altec Lansing LifeJacket 2 is more popular than JBL PartyBox 300
It's fairly safe to say that Altec Lansing LifeJacket 2 is a more popular bluetooth speaker than JBL PartyBox 300, based on its 2,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
Table: Top compared alternatives for Altec Lansing LifeJacket 2 and JBL PartyBox 300 | |||||
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Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 | $63 |
In comparison:
Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 ranks #53 out of 189. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.5 Amazing
| 4 expert recommendations | Cheaper | |
Jbl Boombox 3 | $500 |
We don't yet have enough review information for Jbl Boombox 3 N/A
| 3 expert recommendations | ||
Tribit StormBox Micro 2 | $60 |
In comparison:
Tribit StormBox Micro 2 ranks #90 out of 189. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.1 Great
| 4 expert recommendations | Cheaper | |
Soundboks Go | $680 |
In comparison:
8.5 Great
| 2 expert recommendations |
Rank | Change | Price | Bluetooth Speaker | Digital Trends | What Hi-Fi | SoundGuys | WIRED | Tom's Guide | Rtings.com | TechRadar | Popular Mechanics | PCMag | TechHive |
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3 | - | $181 | Sonos Roam A great speaker that can be taken anywhere | 3 | - | - | 10 | 11 |
- | 1 | - | - | - |
4 | - | $60 | Tribit StormBox Micro 2 | 8 | 3 | - | 9 | - | - | 2 | - | - | - |
5 | - | $500 | Jbl Boombox 3 | - | - | - | - | 9 | 1 | - | - | 7 | - |
6 | - | $63 | Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 | 6 | - | 5 | - | 8 | 4 | - | - | - | - |
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Expert reviews [5]
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 3
Highest score by Busted Wallet | 90 |
Average score based on 5 reviews | 75 |
Lowest score by Gadgets Now | 60 |
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Expert reviews [9]
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 7
Highest score by The Streaming Blog | 96 |
Average score based on 9 reviews | 88 |
Lowest score by PCMag | 80 |
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- MADE FOR PARTYING: Our waterproof bluetooth speakers combine a compact form with deep bass and loud sound to deliver immersive music with just the right highs and lows. It will elevate your listening experience while maintaining clarity, making it ideal for any party or occasion you have in mind
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- JBL Signature Sound offers unprecedented performance and an authentic audio experiences you will remember for your party
- The full panel lighting effect creates a captivating light show to astound your crowd with a lasting visual experience.
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Speakers range from not being able to handle even a drop of water to being able to be fully submerged in water for several minutes. Do you plan to take your speaker outside? To the beach? To the pool? In the shower? Then you definitely need to verify the level of water resistance before purchasing. You can tell the water resistance by the IP rating—the higher the rating, the more resistant the speaker is to the elements. For reference, the first digit refers to dust protection and the second digit refers to water protection. It reads as: IP68. Anything higher than IP66 will be dust- and splash-proof, meaning it can handle some contact with water, but cannot be fully submerged or soaked.
Battery life for Bluetooth speakers is measured in milliampere hours (mAh). Manufacturers will report the battery life of a speaker in the average number of hours it takes to empty from a full charge. Keep in mind this number is based on medium levels of usage. If you play the speaker on full volume, it will drain the battery faster. Some specialty features like using the speaker to charge your phone or casting an LED light show will also drain the battery faster. The manufacturer reported number is just an estimate, and may be slightly different based on your usage.
It’s also important to consider is the type of battery. Rechargeable lithium-ion (LI-ion) batters are ideal, but some speakers only take standard or rechargeable AA/AAA/C/D batteries. You may even find Bluetooth speakers that recharge via solar power—great for outdoor use!
Altec Lansing LifeJacket 2 is a popular option on the lower end of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling bluetooth speakers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Tribit StormBox or Treblab HD77 .
Altec Lansing LifeJacket 2 was released in 2017. There are dozens of newer bluetooth speakers on the market. Show newer Bluetooth Speakers
Altec Lansing LifeJacket 2 is $51.21 cheaper than the average bluetooth speaker ($120).
JBL PartyBox 300 is a popular option at the top of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling bluetooth speakers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Sony SRS-RA5000 or Naim Mu-So Qb .
JBL PartyBox 300 is $777.97 more expensive than the average bluetooth speaker ($120).