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Neither Bose SoundLink Color nor JBL Boombox were recommended by experts this month

On 4 Mar 2024 (24 days ago) we went through 113 Bluetooth Speaker expert endorsements , however neither Bose SoundLink Color nor JBL Boombox 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
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
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2
12
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7
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1
1
N/A N/A $110
Bose SoundLink Color
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N/A N/A Check price
JBL Boombox
The JBL Boombox is a durable and powerful portable Bluetooth speaker with excellent sound quality and connectivity options, making it ideal for outdoor activities.
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Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, in Mar 2024 neither Bose SoundLink Color nor JBL Boombox were recommended by key experts who publish Portable Bluetooth Speakers recommendations.
Rank Change Price Bluetooth Speaker
Digital Trends
TechHive
WIRED
Tom's Guide
Rtings.com
TechRadar
Popular Mechanics
PCMag
SoundGuys
What Hi-Fi
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
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2
12
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7
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1
1
2
+4 $437
Sonos Move 2
4
5
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5
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9
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2
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3
-1 $177
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
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10
11
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1
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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
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9
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2
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3
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.
No expert reviews linked yet for Bose SoundLink Color.

Expert reviews [29]

83
Total expert reviews: 29
  • with a score: 16
  • without a score: 13
Highest score by Louder
100
Average score based on 29 reviews
83
Lowest score by Expert Reviews
60

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20
From Seller:
  • Clear, full-range sound you might not expect from a compact speaker
  • Voice prompts make pairing your devices easier than ever
  • Up to 8 hours of music from rechargeable lithium-ion battery
  • Wireless connection to your smartphone, tablet or other Bluetooth-enabled device
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From Seller:
  • Wireless Bluetooth streaming
  • 24 hours of playtime
  • IPX7 waterproof
  • JBL Connect plus
  • High-capacity battery
  • Connector type: 3.5 millimeter stereo
  • Power Source Type: Battery Powered
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Video Reviews Most popular unboxing/review videos.
No video reviews linked yet for Bose SoundLink Color.
JBL Boombox - Blown Away!
Review by Flossy Carter
Very popular! 973K views!
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JBL BoomBox Review || It's BIG & Black
Review by Jared Busch
Popular! 81K views!
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JBL Boombox 1 Review - Large and Loud Bluetooth Speaker
Review by Lon.TV
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From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.
EAN Numbers: 0017817647083, 0017817647106, 0017817647144, 0017817647229, 0017817647311, 0017817755740, 0603275251681, 7353711933468
UPC Numbers: 017817647083, 017817647106, 017817647144, 017817647229, 017817647311
Model Numbers: 627840-1110, 627840-1210, 627840-1410, 627840-1510, 627840-1610
EAN Numbers: 0050036338165, 0050036342766, 0050036345927, 4968929025169, 6925281932960, 6925281932977
UPC Numbers: 050036338165, 050036342766, 050036345927
Model Numbers: JBLBOOMBOXBLKAM, JBLBOOMBOXGRNAM, JBLBOOMBOXSQUADAM, MAIN-40911
Physical Features
Dimensions
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Weight

1.2 lbs
 

12 lbs
 
Water Resistance

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.

Water Resistant IPX rating if applicable
No
IPX7 - Immersion up to 1m
Dustproof Dust is a difficult element to combat, since it accumulates naturally and you have very little control over its ability to clog up your speaker. Dust and electronics just don’t get along very well. A ... Show more
No
Yes
Rugged Design Bluetooth speakers can be durable, rugged, shockproof, dustproof, armored, splash-proof, water resistant and waterproof - all of which can be overwhelming and confusing. In order for a speaker to be c ... Show more
No
Yes
Battery

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!

Battery Life
8 hours
24 hours
Charging Time How long it takes to charge the battery
4 hours
6.5 hours
battery_charging_full Power Bank This refers to the speaker’s ability to act as a charging station for your device. In addition to input power (which charges the speaker), some speakers also come with output power, meaning it can cha ... Show more
No
Yes
Sound Quality
speaker_group Sound System A speaker’s sound system is described as either mono or stereo. Mono speakers play audio from a single channel, giving the impression that the sound is coming from one direction. Stereo uses two or mo ... Show more
Stereo
Stereo
wifi_tethering Subwoofer Having a separate speaker driver dedicated to the lower frequency tones gives your speaker a more robust, rounded out sound. It allows the other drivers to focus on the sounds that they’re best equipp ... Show more
No
Yes
Speaker Breakdown Use the speaker breakdown to better understand sound quality based on the makeup of the speaker. Manufacturers will often report additional details on the speaker drivers, such as the shape (cone or d ... Show more
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4-inch woofer x 2, 20mm Tweeter x 2
Total Output Power Also known as “power handling,” a speaker’s total output power is recorded in wattage. A watt is a measure of electrical power. Thus, higher output means more powerful (or louder) speakers. When deter ... Show more
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60 watts
graphic_eq Frequency Range Measured in Hertz (Hz), frequency response range describes how high and low a speaker can play. The larger the range, the better the speaker will be at reproducing the audio being played. As a frame o ... Show more
50-60Hz
50Hz-20kHz
wifi_tethering Connectivity
Bluetooth Range If you can find it, you should always check the Bluetooth range of your speaker. You won’t realize it isn’t long enough until it stops working for you! Bluetooth range is important for a couple of rea ... Show more
33 ft
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Hands-Free Function If you plan on using your speaker to make and take calls, it needs to come equipped with a built-in microphone and speakerphone. To make a call, you can use voice-activated dialing or key in the numbe ... Show more
No
Yes
device_hub Connects to Multiple Devices In most cases, your Bluetooth speaker will connect to one device at a time and your device will connect to one Bluetooth speaker at a time. Some speakers come equipped with a feature that allows you t ... Show more
Yes
No
settings_input_composite Aux Cable Port While Bluetooth is a quick and easy way to connect your device to a speaker, at times you may want to use a hardwired connection instead. You would do this through a 3.5mm headphone or auxiliary jack. ... Show more
Yes
Yes
phonelink_ring Remote / App Control Apart from the controls on the speaker itself, some Bluetooth speakers may come with a remote to turn the speaker on or off, activate Bluetooth scanning, turn volume up or down, or respond to calls. I ... Show more
No
Yes
speaker_group Connects to Other Speakers Generally speaking, Bluetooth speakers aren’t usually meant to connect to other Bluetooth speakers unless they come equipped with a hub or transmitter. In those situations, your device connects to the ... Show more
No
Yes
nfc NFC Near Field Communication (NFC) is a new technology that allows you to connect devices by simple tapping them together. To use it, your device (phone, tablet, computer, etc.) and your speaker must have ... Show more
No
No
AirPlay AirPlay is a feature for Apple products that offers another way to connect your devices to Bluetooth speakers. The speaker must come equipped with AirPlay in order for you to connect your Apple device ... Show more
No
No
radio FM Radio
No
No
Additional Features
Additional Features Any other features that make this device unique
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Voice Assistant integration
Accessories Chargers, cables, cases that come with the device
AC power supply, Power supply cord (USB), Adapters
Adapters (included only in certain regions)
Power adaptor Cable
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Bose SoundLink Color is a very popular and one of the less expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling bluetooth speakers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Bose SoundLink Color II or Ultimate Ears Megablast .

Bose SoundLink Color was released in 2014. There are a lot of newer bluetooth speakers on the market. Show newer Bluetooth Speakers

Bose SoundLink Color is $35 less expensive than an average bluetooth speaker ($124.99).

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