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JBL BOOMBOX 3 vs Q Acoustics M20

What BOOMBOX 3 does better (2) and where M20 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

JBL BOOMBOX 3
JBL · 2023BOOMBOX 3
8.6Score
2 advantages≈ $430
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Q Acoustics M20
Q Acoustics · 2021M20
1 advantage≈ $430
Dimensions

Size comparison

BOOMBOX 3M20
482.4 × 256.9199.7170 × 279296
BOOMBOX 3M20Difference
Height256.9 mm279 mm−22.1 mm
Width482.4 mm170 mm+312.4 mm
Depth199.7 mm296 mm−96.3 mm

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

Why is BOOMBOX 3 better than M20?

  1. Bluetooth version5.3 vs 5.1+4%
  2. Lowest frequency40 Hz vs 55 Hz+38%

Why is M20 better than BOOMBOX 3?

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

Side by side

JBL BOOMBOX 3JBL BOOMBOX 3≈ $4308.6
Sound
Speaker channels—Stereo
Lowest frequency40 Hz55 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz22,000 Hz
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Stereo—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life24 h—
Power bank functionYes—
Mains poweredYesYes
Battery powered (portable)YesNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.1
Bluetooth codecs—aptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—Yes
LDAC—No
USB audio—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Optical input—Yes
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYes—
AirPlayYes—
Chromecast / Google CastYes—
Spotify ConnectYes—
Design & build
Width482 mm170 mm
Height257 mm279 mm
Depth200 mm296 mm
Protection ratingIP67—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7—
Dust protection (IP)6—
Features
Remote control—Yes
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