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JBL BOOMBOX 3 vs Klipsch R-40PM

What BOOMBOX 3 does better (1) and where R-40PM wins (0) — every spec side by side.

JBL BOOMBOX 3
JBL · 2023BOOMBOX 3
8.6Score
1 advantage≈ $430
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Klipsch R-40PM
Klipsch · 2023R-40PM
0 advantages≈ $450
Dimensions

Size comparison

BOOMBOX 3R-40PM
482.4 × 256.9199.7145 × 300256
BOOMBOX 3R-40PMDifference
Height256.9 mm300 mm−43.1 mm
Width482.4 mm145 mm+337.4 mm
Depth199.7 mm256 mm−56.3 mm

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

Why is BOOMBOX 3 better than R-40PM?

  1. Lowest frequency40 Hz vs 60 Hz+50%

Why is R-40PM better than BOOMBOX 3?

R-40PM has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

JBL BOOMBOX 3JBL BOOMBOX 3≈ $4308.6
Sound
Output power—70 W
Lowest frequency40 Hz60 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life24 h—
Power bank functionYes—
Mains poweredYesYes
Battery powered (portable)YesNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.3—
Bluetooth codecs—SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Optical input—Yes
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYes—
AirPlayYes—
Chromecast / Google CastYes—
Spotify ConnectYes—
Design & build
Weight—8,300 g
Width482 mm145 mm
Height257 mm300 mm
Depth200 mm256 mm
Protection ratingIP67—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7—
Dust protection (IP)6—
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