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JBL BandBox Solo vs Ruark Audio MR1 MKIII

What BandBox Solo does better (1) and where Audio MR1 MKIII wins (3) — every spec side by side.

JBL BandBox Solo
JBL · 2026BandBox Solo
1 advantage≈ $370
vs
Ruark Audio MR1 MKIII
Ruark · 2026Audio MR1 MKIII
3 advantages≈ $540
Dimensions

Size comparison

BandBox SoloAudio MR1 MKIII
150 × 8755135 × 202165
BandBox SoloAudio MR1 MKIIIDifference
Height87 mm202 mm−115 mm
Width150 mm135 mm+15 mm
Depth55 mm165 mm−110 mm

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

Why is BandBox Solo better than Audio MR1 MKIII?

  1. Bluetooth version5.4 vs 5.1+6%

Why is Audio MR1 MKIII better than BandBox Solo?

  1. Output power18 W vs 50 W2.8×
  2. Lowest frequency73 Hz vs 50 Hz+46%
  3. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 22,000 Hz+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Output power18 W50 W
Lowest frequency73 Hz50 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz22,000 Hz
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life6 h—
Mains powered—Yes
Battery powered (portable)YesNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.1
Bluetooth codecs—aptX HD, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—Yes
LDAC—No
USB-C—Yes
USB audioYes—
Optical input—Yes
Design & build
Weight—4,400 g
Width150 mm135 mm
Height87 mm202 mm
Depth55 mm165 mm
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
Remote control—Yes
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