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JBL BandBox Trio vs Ruark Audio MR1 MKIII

What BandBox Trio does better (2) and where Audio MR1 MKIII wins (1) — every spec side by side.

JBL BandBox Trio
JBL · 2026BandBox Trio
2 advantages≈ $800
vs
Ruark Audio MR1 MKIII
Ruark · 2026Audio MR1 MKIII
1 advantage≈ $540
Dimensions

Size comparison

BandBox TrioAudio MR1 MKIII
344 × 265228135 × 202165
BandBox TrioAudio MR1 MKIIIDifference
Height265 mm202 mm+63 mm
Width344 mm135 mm+209 mm
Depth228 mm165 mm+63 mm

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

Why is BandBox Trio better than Audio MR1 MKIII?

  1. Output power135 W vs 50 W2.7×
  2. Bluetooth version5.4 vs 5.1+6%

Why is Audio MR1 MKIII better than BandBox Trio?

  1. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 22,000 Hz+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Output power135 W50 W
Lowest frequency50 Hz50 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz22,000 Hz
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h—
Power bank functionYes—
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—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Optical input—Yes
Design & build
Weight—4,400 g
Width344 mm135 mm
Height265 mm202 mm
Depth228 mm165 mm
Features
Remote control—Yes
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