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FiiO RETRO BOX FIO-RETROBOX vs JBL Grip

What RETRO BOX FIO-RETROBOX does better (2) and where Grip wins (2) — every spec side by side.

FiiO RETRO BOX FIO-RETROBOX
2 advantages≈ $75
vs
JBL Grip
JBL · 2025Grip
8.9Score
2 advantages≈ $75
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Dimensions

Size comparison

RETRO BOX FIO-RETROBOXGrip
98.8 × 76152.864 × 15365
RETRO BOX FIO-RETROBOXGripDifference
Height76 mm153 mm−77 mm
Width98.8 mm64 mm+34.8 mm
Depth152.8 mm65 mm+87.8 mm

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

Why is RETRO BOX FIO-RETROBOX better than Grip?

  1. Bluetooth version6 vs 5.4+11%
  2. Lowest frequency65 Hz vs 70 Hz+8%

Why is Grip better than RETRO BOX FIO-RETROBOX?

  1. Battery life10.5 h vs 14 h+33%
  2. Output power11 W vs 16 W+51%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL GripJBL Grip≈ $758.9
Sound
Output power11 W16 W
Speaker channels—Mono
Lowest frequency65 Hz70 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Stereo—No
Battery & charging
Battery life10.5 h14 h
Charging time—3 h
Mains powered—No
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version65.4
Auracast—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight—385 g
Width99 mm64 mm
Height76 mm153 mm
Depth153 mm65 mm
Protection rating—IP68
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx8
Dust protection (IP)—6
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
Party / stereo pairing—Yes
Light effects—Yes
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