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Experts recommend Jbl Boombox 3 more than Sonos Era 300

As of 8 Jun 2024, experts prefer Jbl Boombox 3 over Sonos Era 300, but both Bluetooth Speakers have solid expert endorsements.

As per this month's meta ranking, Jbl Boombox 3 received 3 recommendations: from Tom's Guide (5 Jun 2024), Rtings.com (17 May 2024) and PCMag (1 Mar 2024). By contrast, Sonos Era 300 received only 2 recommendations from Tom's Guide (5 Jun 2024) and PCMag (1 Mar 2024).

Rank	Change	Price	Bluetooth Speaker	Digital Trends	What Hi-Fi	SoundGuys	WIRED	Tom's Guide	Rtings.com	TechRadar	Popular Mechanics	PCMag	TechHive
5	-	Check price	Jbl Boombox 3 The JBL Boombox 3 is praised for its robust build quality, superior sound performance, and impressive battery life, but criticized for its weight, lack of USB-C connectivity, and occasional connectivity issues with the app.	-	-	-	-	8	1	-	-	7	-
22	-1	$429	Sonos Era 300 The Sonos Era 300 is a high-quality indoor Bluetooth speaker that offers impressive sound quality, seamless connectivity options, and built-in voice control, making it a versatile and high-performing speaker for home use.	-	-	-	-	3	-	-	-	8	-

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Endorsement summary:

On 5 Jun 2024

Tom's Guide ranked Sonos Era 300 as #3 and Jbl Boombox 3 as #8

Rank	Bluetooth Speaker	Comment
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#3 out of 12	Sonos Era 300	Best-sounding speaker for spatial audio content
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#8 out of 12	Jbl Boombox 3	Big sound and long battery life in a chunky portable
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Source: www.tomsguide.com

On 1 Mar 2024

PCMag ranked Jbl Boombox 3 as #7 and Sonos Era 300 as #8

Rank	Bluetooth Speaker	Comment
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#7 out of 12	Jbl Boombox 3	Best Boombox / Editor's Choice
#8 out of 12	Sonos Era 300	Best for Spatial Audio / Editors' Choice
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Source: www.pcmag.com

On 17 May 2024 Rtings.com ranked Jbl Boombox 3 as #1

Rank Bluetooth Speaker Comment

#1 out of 7 Jbl Boombox 3
Best Bluetooth Speaker

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Source: www.rtings.com

After counting and adding up the 111 expert endorsements of the June rankings, Jbl Boombox 3 outranks Sonos Era 300. This is not to say that Sonos Era 300 is a bad option. Like Jbl Boombox 3, it is recommended by experts, but less.

MetaRanking Common points from expert reviews summarized.

As can be seen below, Jbl Boombox 3 outranks Sonos Era 300 by 17 positions. This indicates that, as of 8 Jun 2024, Jbl Boombox 3 is more critically acclaimed than Sonos Era 300.

Rank	Change	Price	Bluetooth Speaker	Digital Trends	What Hi-Fi	SoundGuys	WIRED	Tom's Guide	Rtings.com	TechRadar	Popular Mechanics	PCMag	TechHive
1	-	$180	JBL Charge 5 The JBL Charge 5 is highly praised for its improved sound quality, robust design, and long battery life, though it faces criticism for lacking an AUX port and having connectivity issues with the JBL app.	15	1	1	2	10	-	6	-	-	-
2	+1	$143	Sonos Roam A great speaker that can be taken anywhere	3	-	-	10	9	-	1	-	-	-
3	-1	$434	Sonos Move 2 The Sonos Move 2 is lauded for its superior sound quality, extended battery life, and robust design, making it a versatile choice for both indoor and outdoor use, though its high price and size may limit its appeal for some users.	4	-	2	-	5	-	-	-	-	5
4	-	$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	3	-	9	-	-	2	-	-	-
5	-	Check price	Jbl Boombox 3 The JBL Boombox 3 is praised for its robust build quality, superior sound performance, and impressive battery life, but criticized for its weight, lack of USB-C connectivity, and occasional connectivity issues with the app.	-	-	-	-	8	1	-	-	7	-
6	-	$65	Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 is a highly portable and durable Bluetooth speaker with well-balanced sound quality, long battery life, and an environmentally friendly design, making it perfect for outdoor activities, travel, and parties.	6	-	5	-	7	4	-	-	-	-
7	-	$194	Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd gen) A good-looking speaker that produces beautiful acoustics. Compatible with Amazon Alexa and can be paired with multiple devices.	-	4	-	16	-	-	4	7	-	-
8	-	$80	Anker Soundcore Motion 300	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	2	-
9	-	$130	JBL Flip 6 The JBL Flip 6 is a durable and powerful portable Bluetooth speaker with a long battery life, PartyBoost feature, and water and dust resistance.	7	2	-	-	-	-	3	-	-	-
10	-	$100	UE Boom 3 A Bluetooth speaker good enough for any user. Portable, protected, and loud.	-	-	-	1	-	-	-	9	-	-
11	-	$285	Ultimate Ears Epicboom The Ultimate Ears Epicboom is a highly praised Bluetooth speaker that offers impressive sound quality, durability, and portability, making it suitable for various listening needs.	-	-	-	7	-	2	9	-	-	-
12	-	$219	Sonos Era 100 The Sonos Era 100 is a high-quality, durable, and sustainable speaker with impressive sound quality, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, voice assistant integration, and the ability to adjust EQ for a personalized listening experience, making it a great choice for indoor use in a home or office setting.	-	6	-	11	2	-	-	-	-	-
13	-	$146	Ultimate Ears MegaBoom 3 The Ultimate Ears MegaBoom 3 is a durable and waterproof portable Bluetooth speaker with a boomy sound profile, 360-degree design, impressive battery life, and good Bluetooth connectivity, making it perfect for outdoor activities and adventures.	12	-	-	-	6	3	-	-	-	-
14	-	$249	Marshall Middleton The Marshall Middleton Bluetooth Speaker is a durable and portable speaker with balanced and powerful sound quality, a long battery life, and Bluetooth 5.1 technology, making it perfect for outdoor use and easy to transport for everyday use.	9	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	12	3
15	-	$400	Ultimate Ears Hyperboom A beast of a speaker that is built for parties	-	-	4	15	11	-	-	-	-	-
16	-	$150	Soundcore Motion X600	-	-	3	-	-	-	-	-	-	4
21	+1	$80	JBL Clip 4 The JBL Clip 4 is a highly portable and durable Bluetooth speaker with waterproof and dustproof features, delivering clear sound with JBL Original Pro Sound technology and a long battery life, but lacks deep bass and built-in microphone for voice control or speakerphone capabilities.	-	-	-	8	-	-	-	3	-	-
22	-1	$429	Sonos Era 300 The Sonos Era 300 is a high-quality indoor Bluetooth speaker that offers impressive sound quality, seamless connectivity options, and built-in voice control, making it a versatile and high-performing speaker for home use.	-	-	-	-	3	-	-	-	8	-
23	-	$85	UE Wonderboom 2 A Bluetooth speaker small in size but big in performance. It’s the perfect speaker for active users who loves the outdoors.	-	-	-	6	-	-	-	5	-	-
24	-	$80	Tribit Stormbox Flow The Tribit StormBox Flow Bluetooth Speaker is a versatile and feature-rich speaker with impressive sound quality, long battery life, portability, durability, and connectivity, making it perfect for outdoor adventures, travel, gatherings, and everyday use.	-	-	-	5	-	-	7	-	-	-
25	+1	$699	JBL Authentics 500	-	-	-	-	-	6	-	-	-	7
26	+2	$300	Marshall Stockwell II The Marshall Stockwell II Portable Bluetooth Speaker is a highly recommended product for its excellent sound quality, durability, and portability, making it a great choice for outdoor use.	-	-	-	14	-	-	-	4	-	-
27	+2	$699	Soundboks Go The Soundboks Go is a powerful and durable portable Bluetooth speaker designed for outdoor use, with a maximum volume output of 121 decibels in Bass+ mode, weather resistance rating of IP65, and a variable battery life of up to 40 hours.	10	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	8
28	+2	Check price	Sony SRS-XG300 The Sony SRS-XG300 is a durable and portable Bluetooth speaker with a bass-heavy sound profile, long battery life, excellent Bluetooth connectivity, and unique features such as RGB lights and compatibility with Sony's Fiestable app.	11	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	9	-
29	+2	$390	LG XBoom XL7 The LG XBoom XL7 Bluetooth Speaker is highly praised for its powerful sound quality, deep bass performance, and versatile features, making it a great choice for parties and gatherings.	14	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	11	-
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [6]

76

Total expert reviews: 6

with a score: 2
without a score: 4

Highest score by Tom's Guide	80
Average score based on 6 reviews	76
Lowest score by cracklingsound.com	72

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
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Expert reviews [26]

88

Total expert reviews: 26

with a score: 12
without a score: 14

Highest score by What Hi-Fi	100
Average score based on 26 reviews	88
Lowest score by The Verge	70

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

From Seller:

Massive sound and deepest bass: Enjoy your music with massive JBL Original Pro Sound. The new 3-way speakers deliver higher sensitivity of our acoustic design sharpens clarity while lowering distortion for monstrous bass and a rich audio spectrum—no matter how high you turn up the volume.Waterproof : Yes
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From Seller:

- Featuring six optimally positioned drivers all around the front, sides, and top to support Dolby Atmos Music, the breakthrough acoustic design projects sound from wall to wall and floor to ceiling, immersing you in every dimension of the song.¹
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