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JBL BandBox Trio vs JBL L42ms

What BandBox Trio does better (2) and where L42ms wins (2) — every spec side by side.

JBL BandBox Trio
JBL · 2026BandBox Trio
2 advantages≈ $800
vs
JBL L42ms
JBL · 2024L42ms
2 advantages≈ $660
Dimensions

Size comparison

BandBox TrioL42ms
344 × 265228617 × 162234
BandBox TrioL42msDifference
Height265 mm162 mm+103 mm
Width344 mm617 mm−273 mm
Depth228 mm234 mm−6 mm

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

Why is BandBox Trio better than L42ms?

  1. Bluetooth version5.4 vs 4.2+29%
  2. Lowest frequency50 Hz vs 55 Hz+10%

Why is L42ms better than BandBox Trio?

  1. Output power135 W vs 200 W+48%
  2. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 25,000 Hz+25%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL L42msJBL L42ms≈ $660
Sound
Output power135 W200 W
Speaker channels—Stereo
Lowest frequency50 Hz55 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz25,000 Hz
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Stereo—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h—
Power bank functionYes—
Mains powered—Yes
Battery powered (portable)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.44.2
USB audioYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Wi-Fi—Yes
AirPlay—Yes
Chromecast / Google Cast—Yes
Spotify Connect—Yes
Design & build
Width344 mm617 mm
Height265 mm162 mm
Depth228 mm234 mm
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