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Cambridge Audio L/R S vs JBL BOOMBOX 4

What L/R S does better (1) and where BOOMBOX 4 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Cambridge Audio L/R S
Cambridge Audio · 2026L/R S
1 advantage≈ $540
vs
JBL BOOMBOX 4
JBL · 2026BOOMBOX 4
1 advantage≈ $460
Dimensions

Size comparison

L/R SBOOMBOX 4
134 × 226180510 × 260210
L/R SBOOMBOX 4Difference
Height226 mm260 mm−34 mm
Width134 mm510 mm−376 mm
Depth180 mm210 mm−30 mm

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

Why is L/R S better than BOOMBOX 4?

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

Why is BOOMBOX 4 better than L/R S?

  1. Lowest frequency55 Hz vs 37 Hz+49%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Output power100 W—
Lowest frequency55 Hz37 Hz
Highest frequency24,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life—34 h
Mains poweredYesYes
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 / AUXYes—
Optical inputYes—
Design & build
Weight3,000 g—
Width134 mm510 mm
Height226 mm260 mm
Depth180 mm210 mm
Protection rating—IP68
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx8
Dust protection (IP)—6
Features
Party / stereo pairing—Yes
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