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JBL BOOMBOX 4 vs Marshall Acton IV

What BOOMBOX 4 does better (0) and where Acton IV wins (1) — every spec side by side.

JBL BOOMBOX 4
JBL · 2026BOOMBOX 4
0 advantages≈ $460
vs
Marshall Acton IV
Marshall · 2026Acton IV
8.7Score
1 advantage≈ $300
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Dimensions

Size comparison

BOOMBOX 4Acton IV
510 × 260210260 × 171150
BOOMBOX 4Acton IVDifference
Height260 mm171 mm+89 mm
Width510 mm260 mm+250 mm
Depth210 mm150 mm+60 mm

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

Why is BOOMBOX 4 better than Acton IV?

BOOMBOX 4 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Acton IV better than BOOMBOX 4?

  1. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 38,000 Hz+90%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—101.6 mm
Output power—110 W
Speaker channels—Stereo
Channel count—2
Lowest frequency37 Hz37 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz38,000 Hz
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Stereo—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life34 h—
Mains poweredYesYes
Battery powered (portable)YesNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.3
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—Yes
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
LE Audio—Yes
Auracast—Yes
USB audioYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Smart & streaming
Spotify Connect—Yes
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight—2,650 g
Width510 mm260 mm
Height260 mm171 mm
Depth210 mm150 mm
Protection ratingIP68—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8—
Dust protection (IP)6—
Features
Party / stereo pairingYesYes
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