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Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) vs JBL Boombox 3 Wi-Fi

What HomePod (2nd Gen) does better (0) and where Boombox 3 Wi-Fi wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Apple HomePod (2nd Gen)
Apple · 2023HomePod (2nd Gen)
0 advantages≈ $400
vs
JBL Boombox 3 Wi-Fi
JBL · 2023Boombox 3 Wi-Fi
9.0Score
1 advantage≈ $430
Higher score
3.6Connectivity8.4

Why is HomePod (2nd Gen) better than Boombox 3 Wi-Fi?

HomePod (2nd Gen) has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Boombox 3 Wi-Fi better than HomePod (2nd Gen)?

  1. Bluetooth version5 vs 5.3+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Output power—200 W
Lowest frequency—40 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Dolby AtmosYesYes
StereoYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life—24 h
Charging time—4.5 h
Power bank function—Yes
Mains poweredYesNo
Battery powered (portable)NoYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.3
Bluetooth codecsSBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
NFC pairingYes—
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYesYes
AirPlayYesYes
Chromecast / Google Cast—Yes
Spotify Connect—Yes
MultiroomYes—
Voice assistantSiriAlexa
Voice assistant built inYesYes
Companion appYesYes
Design & build
Weight2,500 g—
Width142 mm—
Height172 mm—
Depth142 mm—
Protection rating—IP67
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx7
Dust protection (IP)—6
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
Party / stereo pairingYesYes
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