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JBL Grip vs Soundcore Boom 3i

What Grip does better (0) and where Boom 3i wins (3) — every spec side by side.

JBL Grip
JBL · 2025Grip
8.9Score
0 advantages≈ $75
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Soundcore Boom 3i
Soundcore · 2025Boom 3i
3 advantages≈ $75
9.4Build & features9.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

GripBoom 3i
64 × 15365210 × 8578.5
GripBoom 3iDifference
Height153 mm85 mm+68 mm
Width64 mm210 mm−146 mm
Depth65 mm78.5 mm−13.5 mm

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

Why is Grip better than Boom 3i?

Grip has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Boom 3i better than Grip?

  1. Output power16 W vs 50 W3.1×
  2. Battery life14 h vs 16 h+14%
  3. StereoNo · Grip: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

JBL GripJBL Grip≈ $758.9
Sound
Output power16 W50 W
Speaker channelsMono2.0
Channel count—2
Lowest frequency70 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
StereoNoYes
Battery & charging
Battery life14 h16 h
Charging time3 h—
Mains poweredNoNo
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.3
AuracastYes—
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYesYes
Design & build
Weight385 g—
Width64 mm210 mm
Height153 mm85 mm
Depth65 mm78 mm
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Dust protection (IP)66
Floats—Yes
Colours—Adventurer Black, Deep Ocean Blue, Jungle Green, Desert Rose Brown
Features
Party / stereo pairingYesYes
Light effectsYesYes
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