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JBL BandBox Solo vs Philips The Tube MS80

What BandBox Solo does better (0) and where The Tube MS80 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

JBL BandBox Solo
JBL · 2026BandBox Solo
0 advantages≈ $370
vs
Philips The Tube MS80
Philips · 2026The Tube MS80
8.3Score
4 advantages≈ $370
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Dimensions

Size comparison

BandBox SoloThe Tube MS80
150 × 8755593 × 232.5200.5
BandBox SoloThe Tube MS80Difference
Height87 mm232.5 mm−145.5 mm
Width150 mm593 mm−443 mm
Depth55 mm200.5 mm−145.5 mm

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

Why is BandBox Solo better than The Tube MS80?

BandBox Solo has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is The Tube MS80 better than BandBox Solo?

  1. Battery life6 h vs 24 h4×
  2. Output power18 W vs 140 W7.8×
  3. Bluetooth version5.4 vs 6+11%
  4. Lowest frequency73 Hz vs 50 Hz+46%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Output power18 W140 W
Speaker channels—2.0
Channel count—2
Lowest frequency73 Hz50 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Stereo—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life6 h24 h
Battery capacity—10,000 mAh
Charging time—3 h
Power bank function—Yes
Mains powered—No
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.46
Bluetooth codecs—LC3, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
LE Audio—Yes
Auracast—Yes
USB-C—Yes
USB audioYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight—6,800 g
Width150 mm593 mm
Height87 mm232 mm
Depth55 mm200 mm
Protection rating—IP67
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx7
Dust protection (IP)—6
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
Party / stereo pairing—Yes
Light effects—Yes
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