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Cambridge Audio L/R M vs JBL BandBox Trio

What L/R M does better (3) and where BandBox Trio wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Cambridge Audio L/R M
Cambridge Audio · 2026L/R M
3 advantages≈ $1,500
vs
JBL BandBox Trio
JBL · 2026BandBox Trio
0 advantages≈ $800
Dimensions

Size comparison

L/R MBandBox Trio
158 × 263190344 × 265228
L/R MBandBox TrioDifference
Height263 mm265 mm−2 mm
Width158 mm344 mm−186 mm
Depth190 mm228 mm−38 mm

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is L/R M better than BandBox Trio?

  1. Output power150 W vs 135 W+11%
  2. Lowest frequency40 Hz vs 50 Hz+25%
  3. Highest frequency24,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+20%

Why is BandBox Trio better than L/R M?

BandBox Trio has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Output power150 W135 W
Speaker channels2.0—
Channel count2—
Lowest frequency40 Hz50 Hz
Highest frequency24,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYes—
StereoYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life—10 h
Power bank function—Yes
Mains poweredYes—
Battery powered (portable)NoYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version—5.4
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
USB audio—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
HDMI eARC / ARCYes—
Optical inputYes—
Smart & streaming
AirPlayYes—
Design & build
Weight6,200 g—
Width158 mm344 mm
Height263 mm265 mm
Depth190 mm228 mm
Features
Remote controlYes—
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