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Cambridge Audio L/R S vs JBL BandBox Trio

What L/R S does better (1) and where BandBox Trio wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Cambridge Audio L/R S
Cambridge Audio · 2026L/R S
1 advantage≈ $540
vs
JBL BandBox Trio
JBL · 2026BandBox Trio
2 advantages≈ $800
Dimensions

Size comparison

L/R SBandBox Trio
134 × 226180344 × 265228
L/R SBandBox TrioDifference
Height226 mm265 mm−39 mm
Width134 mm344 mm−210 mm
Depth180 mm228 mm−48 mm

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

Why is L/R S better than BandBox Trio?

  1. Highest frequency24,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+20%

Why is BandBox Trio better than L/R S?

  1. Output power100 W vs 135 W+35%
  2. Lowest frequency55 Hz vs 50 Hz+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Output power100 W135 W
Lowest frequency55 Hz50 Hz
Highest frequency24,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life—10 h
Power bank function—Yes
Mains poweredYes—
Battery powered (portable)NoYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version—5.4
Bluetooth codecsaptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXYes—
LDACNo—
USB-CYes—
USB audio—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Optical inputYes—
Design & build
Weight3,000 g—
Width134 mm344 mm
Height226 mm265 mm
Depth180 mm228 mm
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