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Dimensions
Size comparison
Soundbox 460Boom 3i
| Soundbox 460 | Boom 3i | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 200 mm | 85 mm | +115 mm |
| Width | 460 mm | 210 mm | +250 mm |
| Depth | 210 mm | 78.5 mm | +131.5 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Soundbox 460 better than Boom 3i?
Soundbox 460 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Boom 3i better than Soundbox 460?
- Battery life12 h vs 16 h+33%
- Output power40 W vs 50 W+25%
- Bluetooth version4.2 vs 5.3+26%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | 40 W | 50 W |
| Speaker channels | — | 2.0 |
| Channel count | — | 2 |
| Lowest frequency | 20 Hz | — |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | — |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | — |
| Stereo | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 12 h | 16 h |
| Battery capacity | 4,000 mAh | — |
| Mains powered | No | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 4.2 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | — |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | — |
| aptX | No | — |
| LDAC | No | — |
| USB-C | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 3,100 g | — |
| Width | 460 mm | 210 mm |
| Height | 200 mm | 85 mm |
| Depth | 210 mm | 78 mm |
| Protection rating | — | IP68 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | — | IPx8 |
| Dust protection (IP) | — | 6 |
| Floats | — | Yes |
| Colours | — | Adventurer Black, Deep Ocean Blue, Jungle Green, Desert Rose Brown |
| Features | ||
| Party / stereo pairing | — | Yes |
| Light effects | Yes | Yes |
