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JBL BOOMBOX 3 vs Klipsch R-50PM

What BOOMBOX 3 does better (1) and where R-50PM wins (0) — every spec side by side.

JBL BOOMBOX 3
JBL · 2023BOOMBOX 3
8.6Score
1 advantage≈ $430
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Klipsch R-50PM
Klipsch · 2023R-50PM
0 advantages≈ $530
Dimensions

Size comparison

BOOMBOX 3R-50PM
482.4 × 256.9199.7178 × 358274
BOOMBOX 3R-50PMDifference
Height256.9 mm358 mm−101.1 mm
Width482.4 mm178 mm+304.4 mm
Depth199.7 mm274 mm−74.3 mm

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

Why is BOOMBOX 3 better than R-50PM?

  1. Lowest frequency40 Hz vs 55 Hz+38%

Why is R-50PM better than BOOMBOX 3?

R-50PM has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

JBL BOOMBOX 3JBL BOOMBOX 3≈ $4308.6
Sound
Output power—120 W
Lowest frequency40 Hz55 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Hi-Res AudioYes—
StereoYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life24 h—
Power bank functionYes—
Mains poweredYesYes
Battery powered (portable)YesNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.3—
Bluetooth codecsSBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Optical input—Yes
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYes—
AirPlayYes—
Chromecast / Google CastYes—
Spotify ConnectYes—
Design & build
Width482 mm178 mm
Height257 mm358 mm
Depth200 mm274 mm
Protection ratingIP67—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7—
Dust protection (IP)6—
Features
Party / stereo pairingYes—
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