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JBL BOOMBOX 4 vs Ruark Audio MR1 MKIII

What BOOMBOX 4 does better (2) and where Audio MR1 MKIII wins (1) — every spec side by side.

JBL BOOMBOX 4
JBL · 2026BOOMBOX 4
2 advantages≈ $460
vs
Ruark Audio MR1 MKIII
Ruark · 2026Audio MR1 MKIII
1 advantage≈ $540
Dimensions

Size comparison

BOOMBOX 4Audio MR1 MKIII
510 × 260210135 × 202165
BOOMBOX 4Audio MR1 MKIIIDifference
Height260 mm202 mm+58 mm
Width510 mm135 mm+375 mm
Depth210 mm165 mm+45 mm

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

Why is BOOMBOX 4 better than Audio MR1 MKIII?

  1. Bluetooth version5.4 vs 5.1+6%
  2. Lowest frequency37 Hz vs 50 Hz+35%

Why is Audio MR1 MKIII better than BOOMBOX 4?

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

Side by side

Sound
Output power—50 W
Lowest frequency37 Hz50 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz22,000 Hz
Battery & charging
Battery life34 h—
Mains poweredYesYes
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—
Optical input—Yes
Design & build
Weight—4,400 g
Width510 mm135 mm
Height260 mm202 mm
Depth210 mm165 mm
Protection ratingIP68—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8—
Dust protection (IP)6—
Features
Party / stereo pairingYes—
Remote control—Yes
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