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JBL BandBox Solo vs Marshall Acton IV

What BandBox Solo does better (0) and where Acton IV wins (3) — every spec side by side.

JBL BandBox Solo
JBL · 2026BandBox Solo
0 advantages≈ $370
vs
Marshall Acton IV
Marshall · 2026Acton IV
8.7Score
3 advantages≈ $300
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Dimensions

Size comparison

BandBox SoloActon IV
150 × 8755260 × 171150
BandBox SoloActon IVDifference
Height87 mm171 mm−84 mm
Width150 mm260 mm−110 mm
Depth55 mm150 mm−95 mm

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

Why is BandBox Solo better than Acton IV?

BandBox Solo has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Acton IV better than BandBox Solo?

  1. Output power18 W vs 110 W6.1×
  2. Lowest frequency73 Hz vs 37 Hz+97%
  3. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 38,000 Hz+90%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—101.6 mm
Output power18 W110 W
Speaker channels—Stereo
Channel count—2
Lowest frequency73 Hz37 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz38,000 Hz
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Stereo—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life6 h—
Mains powered—Yes
Battery powered (portable)YesNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.3
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—Yes
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
LE Audio—Yes
Auracast—Yes
USB audioYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Smart & streaming
Spotify Connect—Yes
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight—2,650 g
Width150 mm260 mm
Height87 mm171 mm
Depth55 mm150 mm
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
Party / stereo pairing—Yes
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