Neither Altec Lansing Sonic Boom nor JBL Clip 3 were recommended by experts this month
On 4 Mar 2024 (25 days ago) we went through 113 Bluetooth Speaker expert endorsements , however neither Altec Lansing Sonic Boom nor JBL Clip 3 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 JBL Charge 5 or other critically acclaimed Portable Bluetooth Speakers of this month.
For reference, JBL Charge 5 received 6 endorsements this month, from Digital Trends (26 Feb 2024), WIRED (18 Feb 2024) Tom's Guide (22 Feb 2024) and 3 others.
Rank | Change | Price | Bluetooth Speaker | Digital Trends | TechHive | WIRED | Tom's Guide | Rtings.com | TechRadar | Popular Mechanics | PCMag | SoundGuys | What Hi-Fi |
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1 | - | $130 | JBL Charge 5 The JBL Charge 5 is a durable and high-quality portable Bluetooth speaker with a well-balanced sound, long battery life, and PartyBoost feature, making it perfect for outdoor activities and gatherings. | 15 | - | 2 | 12 | - | 7 | - | - | 1 | 1 |
N/A | N/A | $120 | Altec Lansing Sonic Boom | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $37 | JBL Clip 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Customers like JBL Clip 3 way 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 Clip 3
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
JBL Clip 3, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Altec Lansing Sonic Boom.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling bluetooth speaker receives a consumer score of 9.1 (great). JBL Clip 3 ranks higher than that and Altec Lansing Sonic Boom ranks lower than that.
Altec Lansing Sonic Boom |
6.5 Average
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JBL Clip 3 |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
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Median best-selling Bluetooth Speaker |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
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JBL Clip 3 is more popular than Altec Lansing Sonic Boom
It's fairly safe to say that JBL Clip 3 is a more popular bluetooth speaker than Altec Lansing Sonic Boom, based on its 70,000+ 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 Sonic Boom and JBL Clip 3 | |||||
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JBL Go 3 | $40 |
In comparison:
10.0 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | Better Reviews | |
JBL Charge 5 | $130 |
In comparison:
10.0 Amazing
| 6 expert recommendations | Better Reviews | |
Anker Soundcore 3 | $51 |
We don't yet have enough review information for Anker Soundcore 3 N/A
| 2 expert recommendations | ||
Bose SoundLink Micro | $99 |
In comparison:
Bose SoundLink Micro ranks #15 out of 189. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 10.0 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | Better Reviews |
Rank | Change | Price | Bluetooth Speaker | Digital Trends | TechHive | WIRED | Tom's Guide | Rtings.com | TechRadar | Popular Mechanics | PCMag | SoundGuys | What Hi-Fi |
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1 | - | $130 | JBL Charge 5 The JBL Charge 5 is a durable and high-quality portable Bluetooth speaker with a well-balanced sound, long battery life, and PartyBoost feature, making it perfect for outdoor activities and gatherings. | 15 | - | 2 | 12 | - | 7 | - | - | 1 | 1 |
2 | +4 | $437 | Sonos Move 2 | 4 | 5 | - | 5 | - | 9 | - | - | 2 | - |
3 | -1 | $176 | Sonos Roam The Sonos Roam is a highly versatile and durable portable speaker that delivers excellent sound quality, with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, voice assistant integration, and unique features such as Automatic TruePlay and wireless charging. | 3 | - | 10 | 11 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - |
4 | -1 | $60 | Tribit StormBox Micro 2 The Tribit StormBox Micro 2 is a durable and waterproof portable Bluetooth speaker with powerful sound, long battery life, and versatile connectivity options. | 8 | - | 9 | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | 3 |
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Expert reviews [14]
- with a score: 5
- without a score: 9
Highest score by CNET | 80 |
Average score based on 14 reviews | 74 |
Lowest score by Expert Reviews | 60 |
Score distribution:
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- LOUD & CRISP AUDIO: We combine powerful drivers with a portable design to bring you a wireless speaker that provides just the right highs and lows, even with the volume turned up. It can maintain a stable connection with your bluetooth device for up to a 50-foot range.Waterproof : Yes
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- SOUND TO GO - Never leave awesome sound at home again. This ultra-portable, waterproof Bluetooth speaker is small in size but with surprisingly big sound. Clip it on with the built-in carabiner, press play, and make the moment pop.
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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 Sonic Boom is a well-known option in the middle of the bluetooth speakers price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling bluetooth speakers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as LG XBoom Go PL7 or Sony SRS-XB21 .
Altec Lansing Sonic Boom is $4.99 less expensive than an average bluetooth speaker ($124.99).
JBL Clip 3 is a very popular and one of the most affordable options. It's in the top 3 bestselling bluetooth speakers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as iHome iBT68 or Sony SRS-XB10 .
JBL Clip 3 was released in 2018. There are a lot of newer bluetooth speakers on the market. Show newer Bluetooth Speakers
JBL Clip 3 is $80.04 less expensive than an average bluetooth speaker ($124.99).