
Loudest Bluetooth Speaker in 2023
In case you love to party, then you need to choose the loudest Bluetooth speaker in the market. SOUNDBOKs Go, JBL PartyBox 310 and Marshal Woburn II are some of the loudest Bluetooth speakers. Apart from these, other models are louder as well that is adequate for partying in large spaces. We have listed the top 10 loudest Bluetooth speaker available in different price range.
Loudness of a speaker is measured in SPL (dB) and depends on the wattage. Most of the manufacturer lists the SPL in their specs list. Portability, Bluetooth strength and number of ports are some other factors to look into while choosing the loudest Bluetooth speaker.
Table: Comparison of top 10 loudest Bluetooth speakers
Name |
Watts |
SPL |
Best for |
Category |
SOUNDBOKS Gen 3 |
3x72W |
126dB |
Concerts |
Loudest Bluetooth speaker |
Sony SRS-XB43 |
12W |
Not mentioned |
Large parties |
Loudest Budget-friendly Bluetooth speaker |
Anker Soundcore Rave Mini |
80W |
101dB |
Tailgating, camping |
Loudest portable Bluetooth speaker |
SOUNDBOKs Go |
3x72W |
121dB |
Long listening sessions |
Loudest upper mid-range Bluetooth speaker |
JBL PartyBox 310 |
240W |
106.6dB (plugged in) |
DJs, karaoke |
Loudest mid-range Bluetooth speaker |
JBL PartBox 100 |
160W |
104.7dB |
Movies, music |
Loudest lower mid-range Bluetooth speaker |
Marshal Woburn II |
110W |
110dB |
Deck, backyard |
Classy and loudest Bluetooth speaker |
ION Pathfinder 280 |
120W |
100.5dB (measured) |
Tailgate parties |
Loudest affordable Bluetooth speaker |
Anker Soundcore Motion Boom |
80W |
93.1dB (measured) |
Camping, pool parties |
Loudest cheap Bluetooth speaker |
UE Hyperboom |
229W |
100dBC (max) |
Any place (roof, pool, yard, beach, indoor) |
Loudest portable Bluetooth speaker |
Most Loudest bluetooth Speaker: SOUNDBOKS Gen 3
GENERAL
Recommended Usage | Outdoor Bluetooth Speakers[ Waterproof] |
Release Year | 2019 |
Power Source | AC & Battery |
Multi-Device Pairing: | N/A |
BUILD QUALITY
Material Quality | Good |
Water Resistance: | No |
Dust Resistance | No |
Floats In Water: | No |
STYLE
RGB Light: | N/A |
Color Variation | Black, Orange, White, Blue and Artist Edition |
Sizes And Variants | N/A |
PORTABILITY:
Power Source: | AC & Battery |
Hand Carry | Yes |
Weight | 36.6 lbs (16.6 kg) |
Volume: | 6,001 in³ (98,337 cm³) |
Connectivity: | Bluetooth and Wired |
BATTERY:
Battery Powered: | Yes |
Battery Life | 43.8 hrs |
Charging Time: | 2.2 hrs |
Power Saving: | N/A |
Charging Port: | AC |
Bluetooth Specification:
Bluetooth: | Yes |
Bluetooth Version: | 5.0 |
Bluetooth Range: | 223.1 ft (68.0 m) |
Bluetooth iOS Latency: | 94 ms |
Bluetooth Android Latency: | 111 ms |
Multi-Device Pairing: | N/A |
Wi-Fi Specification:
Wi-Fi: | N/A |
Wi-Fi Version: | N/A |
Wi-Fi Frequency Band: | N/A |
Apple AirPlay: | N/A |
AirPlay Latency: | N/A |
Google Chromecast: | N/A |
Chromecast Latency: | N/A |
Wired Connectivity:
Aux Input: | Yes |
USB Audio: | N/A |
Other Ports: | Yes |
CONTROLS (physical buttons):
Ease Of Use: | Good |
Music Play/Pause [Button/Touch]: | N/A |
Call Answer/End [Button/Touch]: | N/A |
Volume Up/Down [Button/Touch]: | Yes |
Track Next/Previous [Button/Touch]: | N/A |
Microphone On/Off: | N/A |
Additional Controls: | Yes |
VOICE CONTROL:
Voice Assistant: | N/A |
Voice Activation: | N/A |
Speakerphone: | N/A |
Alexa: | No |
Siri: | No |
Google Assistant: | No |
Microphone Mute: | No Microphone |
Far-Field Performance: | No Microphone |
Ambient Noise Performance | Excellent |
App:
App Name: | SOUNDBOKS |
iOS: | Yes |
Android: | Yes |
EQ: | Graphic + Presets |
Stereo Pair Mode: | Yes |
Party Mode: | Yes |
Multi-Room: | N/A |
AUDIO QUALITY [TESTED RESULT]:
Frequency Response Accuracy: | Very Good |
Soundstage: | Poor |
Dynamics: | Fair |
Rating System
Music: | 6.9 |
Movies: | 6.1 |
Outdoors: | 6.4 |
Podcasts | 6.8 |
Voice Assistant: | 1 |
IN THE BOX
Accessories: | SOUNDBOKS charger, BETTERYBOKS battery, Power Cable (US, Europe), AC Power, Allen key (For front grille), Welcome pamphlet, Warranty information for speaker, charger and battery, 3x SOUNDBOKS stickers. |
User manual: | N/A |
Sound Quality:
SOUNDBOKS Gen 3 is a large speaker that weighs around 15kg. It has poplar cabinet that is covered with powder coated grille. although it has built-in handle, the speaker is still heavy to carry. You can place it on the ground or mount it on pole of tripod. The built-in hole helps in this case. On the corner of the speaker, you will see silicone balls that are used for extra protection.
Although it doesn’t have any IP rating, the manufacturer claims the internal electronics to be splashproof. The speaker is quite durable and has good built.
Driver Specifications:
It has 2 10” woofers and a 1” tweeter inside the speaker.
Performance:
SOUNDBOKS Gen 3 is an expensive Bluetooth speaker that can get ‘crazy loud’. It is not needed to tune up the speaker to 100% volume for most cases which might otherwise show artifacts. It has decent soundfield and good dynamics. It shows clarity, details and can fill up large spaces. There is a Pulse Reflex Port in the speaker that boosts up the low ends.
The speaker can play music or vocal-heavy content with good clarity. Bass heads will love this speaker as it has punchier low ends. This Bluetooth party speaker shows crisp and clear mids and highs. It has a V-shaped sound profile and is designed for large gatherings.
Ease of use:
You can choose one from Engage Bass+, Power, Indoor modes, or use the EQ options to adjust the sound. The mobile app is handy and easy to use. At 50% of volume level, the speaker can run up to 40 hours. In case you boost it up to 100% volume, it can run for 5 hours. The battery charges within only 3.5 hours.
Along with Bluetooth, the speaker has 3.5 mm in and out, and 2 XLR in. Unfortunately like other loudest Bluetooth speakers, it doesn’t support multiple pairing so switching between devices isn’t possible.
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Best affordable loudest Bluetooth speaker: Sony SRS-XB43
GENERAL
Recommended Usage | Outdoor Bluetooth Speakers[ Waterproof] |
Release Year | 2020 |
Power Source | Battery & USB |
Multi-Device Pairing: | Yes |
BUILD QUALITY
Material Quality | Good |
Water Resistance: | Submersible (IPx7) |
Dust Resistance | Dust-Proof (IP6x) |
Floats In Water: | Unspecified |
STYLE
RGB Light: | Yes |
Color Variation | Black, Taupe and Blue. |
Sizes And Variants | N/A |
PORTABILITY:
Power Source: | Battery & USB |
Hand Carry | Yes |
Weight | 6.4 lbs (2.9 kg) |
Volume: | 285 in³ (4,677 cm³) |
Connectivity: | Bluetooth and Wired |
BATTERY:
Battery Powered: | Yes |
Battery Life | 15.0 hrs |
Charging Time: | 4.5 hrs |
Power Saving: | Yes |
Charging Port: | USB-C |
Bluetooth Specification:
Bluetooth: | Yes |
Bluetooth Version: | 5.0 |
Bluetooth Range: | 334.6 ft (102.0 m) |
Bluetooth iOS Latency: | 63 ms |
Bluetooth Android Latency: | 116 ms |
Multi-Device Pairing: | Yes |
Wi-Fi Specification:
Wi-Fi: | N/A |
Wi-Fi Version: | N/A |
Wi-Fi Frequency Band: | N/A |
Apple AirPlay: | N/A |
AirPlay Latency: | N/A |
Google Chromecast: | N/A |
Chromecast Latency: | N/A |
Wired Connectivity:
Aux Input: | Yes |
USB Audio: | N/A |
Other Ports: | Yes |
CONTROLS (physical buttons):
Ease Of Use: | Great |
Music Play/Pause [Button/Touch]: | Yes |
Call Answer/End [Button/Touch]: | Yes |
Volume Up/Down [Button/Touch]: | Yes |
Track Next/Previous [Button/Touch]: | Yes |
Microphone On/Off: | N/A |
Additional Controls: | Yes |
VOICE CONTROL:
Voice Assistant: | Yes |
Voice Activation: | N/A |
Speakerphone: | Yes |
Alexa: | No |
Siri: | Yes (Requires Smartphone) |
Google Assistant: | Yes (Requires Smartphone) |
Microphone Mute: | No |
Far-Field Performance: | Bad |
Ambient Noise Performance | Poor |
App:
App Name: | Sony Music Center |
iOS: | Yes |
Android: | Yes |
EQ: | Graphic + Presets |
Stereo Pair Mode: | Yes |
Party Mode: | Yes |
Multi-Room: | N/A |
AUDIO QUALITY [TESTED RESULT]:
Frequency Response Accuracy: | Alright |
Soundstage: | Mediocre |
Dynamics: | Alright |
Rating System
Music: | 6.5 |
Movies: | 5.9 |
Outdoors: | 7.5 |
Podcasts | 7 |
Voice Assistant: | 4.2 |
IN THE BOX
Accessories: | Sony SRS-XB43 speaker, AC power adapter with USB-C connection. |
User manual: | Yes |
Audio Quality:
Sony SRS-XB43 Bluetooth speaker has sturdy build quality. The speaker is covered by net-like grille. It has IP67 rating, so it is protective against dust and water. Also, you can wash the speaker in case it gets dirty. LED strips on the speaker will bring on party mood.
Driver specifications:
It has 2 woofers and two 20mm tweeters.
Performance:
Sony SRS-XB43 is one of the loudest Bluetooth speakers under $150. Along with loudness, it has a bass forward sound nature. Treble and midrange are precise enough to deliver crisp and clear sound. Drums, vocals, and other instruments have decent clarity to make the overall music enjoyable.
Play it at mid volume level or pump it up to max, the speaker is under control without showing major distortions. It has impressive stereo separation and decent soundstage. Sony claims the X-Balanced speaker unit will improve the sound. It has excellent dynamics, and the speaker can be loud enough to fill up large spaces.
For most cases 70% of the volume is more than enough. The speaker produces rich and detailed sound. It has excellent price to performance and is worth spending after.
Ease of use:
This loud Bluetooth speaker can run up to 24 hours or if you enable Extra Bass, then it will run for 14 hours. We think it’s more than enough for most people. With Sony app and Fiestable app, it is much easier to control the speaker as you sit back and relax. Although the speaker is not super lightweight, it is still easy to carry it around.
It doesn’t have voice assistants, but you can still use them with your smartphone. Sony SRS-XB43 has several options that you can tweak including EQ, Live preset, Stamina along with multiple DJ effects.
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Anker Soundcore Rave Mini
Quality
Anker Soundcore Rave Mini comes with a handle so that it is easier to carry. It has beat-driven light show that you can change and control in the Light DJ option of the Soundcore app. You can choose from six lighting modes. The speaker has IPX7 rating so it will be resistant from water only and for most use case, it is alright.
Performance
Anker Soundcore Rave Mini has 2” tweeter, 5.25” woofer and 5.25” passive radiator. With SPL of 101 dB, the speaker can get quite loud. The BassUpTM feature ensures clean and tight low ends. With the Bass Boost settings, you can adjust the amount of whoomph you need. It produces rich sound with clarity in both indoor and outdoor places.
The 80W amplifier runs the speaker to produce louder sound than its size. Use the EQ options to change overall sound easily. You can also enjoy party games with your friends. You can create more powerful sound by pairing two wireless Rave Mini speakers.
Ease of use
The speaker has a playback time of 18 hours which is long enough to go through a day. You can control the speaker with the Rave Mini mobile app. It supports multiple devices pairing so switching between devices is easy. Along with Bluetooth, it has ⅛-inch AUX and USB ports.
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Loudest upper mid-range Bluetooth speaker: SOUNDBOKS Go
GENERAL
Recommended Usage | Bookshelf Speaker |
Release Year | 2022 |
Power Source | AC & Battery |
Multi-Device Pairing: | N/A |
BUILD QUALITY
Material Quality | Good |
Water Resistance: | No |
Dust Resistance | No |
Floats In Water: | No |
STYLE
RGB Light: | N/A |
Color Variation | Black |
Sizes And Variants | N/A |
PORTABILITY:
Power Source: | AC & Battery |
Hand Carry | Yes |
Weight | 21.4 lbs (9.7 kg) |
Volume: | 2,388 in³ (39,124 cm³) |
Connectivity: | Bluetooth and Wired |
BATTERY:
Battery Powered: | Yes |
Battery Life | 35.7 hrs |
Charging Time: | 2.1 hrs |
Power Saving: | N/A |
Charging Port: | AC |
Bluetooth Specification:
Bluetooth: | Yes |
Bluetooth Version: | 5.0 |
Bluetooth Range: | 334.6 ft (102.0 m) |
Bluetooth iOS Latency: | 48 ms |
Bluetooth Android Latency: | 92 ms |
Multi-Device Pairing: | N/A |
Wi-Fi Specification:
Wi-Fi: | N/A |
Wi-Fi Version: | N/A |
Wi-Fi Frequency Band: | N/A |
Apple AirPlay: | N/A |
AirPlay Latency: | N/A |
Google Chromecast: | N/A |
Chromecast Latency: | N/A |
Wired Connectivity:
Aux Input: | Yes |
USB Audio: | N/A |
Other Ports: | N/A |
CONTROLS (physical buttons):
Ease Of Use: | Good |
Music Play/Pause [Button/Touch]: | N/A |
Call Answer/End [Button/Touch]: | N/A |
Volume Up/Down [Button/Touch]: | Yes |
Track Next/Previous [Button/Touch]: | N/A |
Microphone On/Off: | N/A |
Additional Controls: | Yes |
VOICE CONTROL:
Voice Assistant: | N/A |
Voice Activation: | N/A |
Speakerphone: | N/A |
Alexa: | No |
Siri: | No |
Google Assistant: | No |
Microphone Mute: | No Microphone |
Far-Field Performance: | No Microphone |
Ambient Noise Performance | No Microphone |
App:
App Name: | SOUNDBOKS |
iOS: | Yes |
Android: | Yes |
EQ: | Graphic + Presets |
Stereo Pair Mode: | Yes |
Party Mode: | Yes |
Multi-Room: | N/A |
AUDIO QUALITY [TESTED RESULT]:
Frequency Response Accuracy: | Fair |
Soundstage: | Poor |
Dynamics: | Decent |
Rating System
Music: | 6.4 |
Movies: | 5.9 |
Outdoors: | 6.5 |
Podcasts | 7.1 |
Voice Assistant: | 1 |
IN THE BOX
Accessories: | SOUNDBOKS Go speaker, BATTERYBOKS battery, Power cable, AC/DC adapter, 4x SOUNDBOKS stickers. |
User manual: | Yes |
Quality
SOUNDBOKs Go is a compact speaker that weighs 9.2kg. Although it is not lightweight, still the speaker is easy to carry. It has a handle, and you can also include a carrying strap. It is made of ABS + Polycarbonate cabinet and grill. The electronics have IP65 rating.
Driver specifications
The speaker has a single 1” tweeter and a 10” woofer driver in it.
Performance
In case you are a fan of SOUNDBOKS but seek a loud Bluetooth speaker at reasonable price, the SOUNDBOKS Go is for you. The SOUNDBOKS Go can get very loud but not as much as the Gen 3. Still, we think its adequate enough for large crowds. In case you play the speaker in your backyard, it might poke the neighbors as well.
This model has the main intention of being loud while lowering distortion. The speaker has a forward sounding treble and tight bass. Music is enjoyable with this model and if you want stereo sound, make sure to pair two of them. Although it has a poor soundstage, we think its alright as the speaker isn’t made for movies. While partying, enable the Power EQ for best performance.
It has TeamUP feature that allows you to connect to 4 extra speakers. It is compatible with another SOUNDBOKs Go or Gen 3 models. To ensure synchronization and minimize latency between the speakers, SKAA mode helps.
Ease of use
The speaker has good control options including volume, JOIN, SOLO/HOST and BOND button. At mid volume levels, the speaker runs for 40 hours. If you play it at max volume, you can use it for 10 hours. The battery takes 3.5 hours to charge. Use the mobile app to adjust settings like Custom EQ, Bass+, Power, Indoor sound profiles.
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GENERAL
Recommended Usage | Loud Bluetooth Speaker[Party Speaker] |
Release Year | 2020 |
Power Source | AC & Battery |
Multi-Device Pairing: | Yes |
BUILD QUALITY
Material Quality | Good |
Water Resistance: | Water-resistant (IPx4) |
Dust Resistance | Unspecified |
Floats In Water: | Unspecified |
STYLE
RGB Light: | Yes |
Color Variation | Black |
Sizes And Variants | N/A |
PORTABILITY:
Power Source: | AC & Battery |
Hand Carry | Yes |
Weight | 37.7 lbs (17.1 kg) |
Volume: | 4,643 in³ (76,092 cm³) |
Connectivity: | Bluetooth and Wired |
BATTERY:
Battery Powered: | Yes |
Battery Life | 17.1 hrs |
Charging Time: | 2.9 hrs |
Power Saving: | Yes |
Charging Port: | AC |
Bluetooth Specification:
Bluetooth: | Yes |
Bluetooth Version: | 5.1 |
Bluetooth Range: | 334.6 ft (102.0 m) |
Bluetooth iOS Latency: | 110 ms |
Bluetooth Android Latency: | 165 ms |
Multi-Device Pairing: | Yes |
Wi-Fi Specification:
Wi-Fi: | N/A |
Wi-Fi Version: | N/A |
Wi-Fi Frequency Band: | N/A |
Apple AirPlay: | N/A |
AirPlay Latency: | N/A |
Google Chromecast: | N/A |
Chromecast Latency: | N/A |
Wired Connectivity:
Aux Input: | Yes |
USB Audio: | N/A |
Other Ports: | Yes |
CONTROLS (physical buttons):
Ease Of Use: | Great |
Music Play/Pause [Button/Touch]: | Yes |
Call Answer/End [Button/Touch]: | N/A |
Volume Up/Down [Button/Touch]: | Yes |
Track Next/Previous [Button/Touch]: | Yes |
Microphone On/Off: | N/A |
Additional Controls: | Yes |
VOICE CONTROL:
Voice Assistant: | N/A |
Voice Activation: | N/A |
Speakerphone: | N/A |
Alexa: | No |
Siri: | No |
Google Assistant: | No |
Microphone Mute: | No Microphone |
Far-Field Performance: | No Microphone |
Ambient Noise Performance | No Microphone |
App:
App Name: | JBL PartyBox |
iOS: | Yes |
Android: | Yes |
EQ: | Graphic |
Stereo Pair Mode: | Yes |
Party Mode: | Yes |
Multi-Room: | N/A |
AUDIO QUALITY [TESTED RESULT]:
Frequency Response Accuracy: | Very Good |
Soundstage: | Alright |
Dynamics: | Decent |
Rating System
Music: | 7.8 |
Movies: | 6.8 |
Outdoors: | 7.8 |
Podcasts | 7.2 |
Voice Assistant: | 1 |
IN THE BOX
Accessories: | JBL PartyBox 310 speaker, Power cable. |
User manual: | Yes |
Quality
Weighing around 17.4kg, the speaker isn’t something that you can carry everywhere with you. However, with the handle and wheels, it is much easier to drag. It has IPX4 rating and is splashproof. You can use it in the rain easily. Like other Bluetooth party speakers, it has two RGB light patterns that will bring on the mood. You can choose form 5 different light modes.
The speaker body is made of plastic and a metal grille covers the drivers. Build quality is decent and suitable for outdoors. Along with placing it on the ground, you can it on the stand.
Driver specifications:
Inside the grille, it has two 2.5” tweeters and two 6.5” woofers.
Performance:
JBL PartyBox 310 is one of the loudest Bluetooth speakers that you can use for karaoke. With JBL Pro Sound, the speaker can produce rich and detailed audio. This loudest Bluetooth speaker is best for music. It produces engaging stereo sound that is clear and very loud. For bass heads, use the Bass Boost feature.
The low ends and overall audio performance is more than what we expected at this price point. It can loud enough to fill up a house party or any backyard. This JBL model is full of feature. You can add wireless dynamic mic or purchase Wireless Microphone Kit.
Ease of use:
The speaker has 18 hours of playback time by charging the battery for 3 hours only. You also have the option to plug it in. EQ options in the mobile app gives you access to change the sound as per your preference. JBL PartyBox app is very handy. It has several controls on the speaker including Bluetooth, Bass Boost, Sound Effect, Karaoke, etc.
The speaker allows you to connect a maximum of two compatible speakers wirelessly via TWS. You can also use the aux port. It has USB port that support USB MSC devices and can be used to charge USB supported device like smartphone. You will also find ¼” port for mic and another ¼” port that can be used for mic or guitar.
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Loudest lower mid-range Bluetooth speaker: JBL PartyBox 100
GENERAL
Recommended Usage | Loud Bluetooth Speaker[Party Speaker] |
Release Year | 2019 |
Power Source | AC & Battery |
Multi-Device Pairing: | Yes |
BUILD QUALITY
Material Quality | Great |
Water Resistance: | No |
Dust Resistance | Unspecified |
Floats In Water: | Unspecified |
STYLE
RGB Light: | Yes |
Color Variation | Black |
Sizes And Variants | N/A |
PORTABILITY:
Power Source: | AC & Battery |
Hand Carry | Yes |
Weight | 21.6 lbs (9.8 kg) |
Volume: | 2,803 in³ (45,936 cm³) |
Connectivity: | Bluetooth and Wired |
BATTERY:
Battery Powered: | Yes |
Battery Life | 10.0 hrs |
Charging Time: | 2.5 hrs |
Power Saving: | Yes |
Charging Port: | AC |
Bluetooth Specification:
Bluetooth: | Yes |
Bluetooth Version: | 4.2 |
Bluetooth Range: | 301.8 ft (92.0 m) |
Bluetooth iOS Latency: | 151 ms |
Bluetooth Android Latency: | 207 ms |
Multi-Device Pairing: | Yes |
Wi-Fi Specification:
Wi-Fi: | N/A |
Wi-Fi Version: | N/A |
Wi-Fi Frequency Band: | N/A |
Apple AirPlay: | N/A |
AirPlay Latency: | N/A |
Google Chromecast: | N/A |
Chromecast Latency: | N/A |
Wired Connectivity:
Aux Input: | Yes |
USB Audio: | N/A |
Other Ports: | Yes |
CONTROLS (physical buttons):
Ease Of Use: | Good |
Music Play/Pause [Button/Touch]: | Yes |
Call Answer/End [Button/Touch]: | N/A |
Volume Up/Down [Button/Touch]: | Yes |
Track Next/Previous [Button/Touch]: | Yes |
Microphone On/Off: | N/A |
Additional Controls: | Yes |
VOICE CONTROL:
Voice Assistant: | N/A |
Voice Activation: | N/A |
Speakerphone: | N/A |
Alexa: | No |
Siri: | No |
Google Assistant: | No |
Microphone Mute: | No Microphone |
Far-Field Performance: | No Microphone |
Ambient Noise Performance | No Microphone |
App:
App Name: | N/A |
iOS: | N/A |
Android: | N/A |
EQ: | No |
Stereo Pair Mode: | N/A |
Party Mode: | N/A |
Multi-Room: | N/A |
AUDIO QUALITY [TESTED RESULT]:
Frequency Response Accuracy: | Great |
Soundstage: | Decent |
Dynamics: | Decent |
Rating System
Music: | 7.4 |
Movies: | 6.6 |
Outdoors: | 7.3 |
Podcasts | 7.9 |
Voice Assistant: | 1 |
IN THE BOX
Accessories: | JBL PartyBox 100, Power cord, Quick Start Guide |
User manual: | N/A |
Quality
JBL PartyBox 100 is smaller than the 310 model. It weighs 9.8kg and isn’t very portable. It has built-in handles but loses the wheels that are available in 310 model. For this weight, you won’t need the wheels anyway. Build quality is decent with plastic body and metal grille.
It has rubber feet, and the handle is rubberized as well. The front has two RGB light rings and there are several patterns to choose from. It is one of the loudest Bluetooth speakers under $300.
Driver specification
The speaker has two front-firing woofers and two tweeters. It has output power of 160W, but this is when the speaker is plugged in. When you are running this on battery, it gives out 100W.
Performance
Comparing JBL PartyBox 310 vs 100, the 310 is louder but the JBL 100 is still capable of producing room-filling sound. JBL PartyBox is a good sounding speaker that shows balanced sound profile if you can adjust the settings correctly. Although for best results, it is better to keep the speaker plugged in, the loud sound produced through internal battery is satisfactory as well.
To produces deep and detailed sound with clarity when Bass Boost is enabled. This speaker has broad soundstage with clear vocals. So, in case you want a party speaker for watching videos or movies, JBL PartyBox 100 is one of the loudest Bluetooth speakers out there. It can handle all types of contents with ease.
Ease of use
Multiple physical controls are available including Bass Boost, Mic Echo option, Bluetooth, volume, etc. Unlike other Bluetooth speakers, it doesn’t have any mobile app. So, you need to rely on physical controls. It’s battery life is up to 12 hours and charging time is 6.5 hours. Similar to JBL 310 PartyBox speaker, it has TWS that allows to connect 2 speakers.
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Loudest affordable Bluetooth speaker: ION Pathfinder 280
GENERAL
Recommended Usage | Outdoor Bluetooth Speakers[ Waterproof] |
Release Year | 2021 |
Power Source | AC & Battery |
Multi-Device Pairing: | N/A |
BUILD QUALITY
Material Quality | Good |
Water Resistance: | Waterproof (IPx5) |
Dust Resistance | Unspecified |
Floats In Water: | Unspecified |
STYLE
RGB Light: | Yes |
Color Variation | Black |
Sizes And Variants | N/A |
PORTABILITY:
Power Source: | AC & Battery |
Hand Carry | Yes |
Weight | 23.8 lbs (10.8 kg) |
Volume: | 2,703 in³ (44,294 cm³) |
Connectivity: | Bluetooth and Wired |
BATTERY:
Battery Powered: | Yes |
Battery Life | 68.0 hrs |
Charging Time: | 7.0 hrs |
Power Saving: | N/A |
Charging Port: | AC |
Bluetooth Specification:
Bluetooth: | Yes |
Bluetooth Version: | 5.0 |
Bluetooth Range: | 278.9 ft (85.0 m) |
Bluetooth iOS Latency: | 322 ms |
Bluetooth Android Latency: | 245 ms |
Multi-Device Pairing: | N/A |
Wi-Fi Specification:
Wi-Fi: | N/A |
Wi-Fi Version: | N/A |
Wi-Fi Frequency Band: | N/A |
Apple AirPlay: | N/A |
AirPlay Latency: | N/A |
Google Chromecast: | N/A |
Chromecast Latency: | N/A |
Wired Connectivity:
Aux Input: | Yes |
USB Audio: | N/A |
Other Ports: | Yes |
CONTROLS (physical buttons):
Ease Of Use: | Great |
Music Play/Pause [Button/Touch]: | Yes |
Call Answer/End [Button/Touch]: | N/A |
Volume Up/Down [Button/Touch]: | Yes |
Track Next/Previous [Button/Touch]: | Yes |
Microphone On/Off: | N/A |
Additional Controls: | Yes |
VOICE CONTROL:
Voice Assistant: | N/A |
Voice Activation: | N/A |
Speakerphone: | N/A |
Alexa: | No |
Siri: | No |
Google Assistant: | No |
Microphone Mute: | No Microphone |
Far-Field Performance: | No Microphone |
Ambient Noise Performance | No Microphone |
App:
App Name: | ION Sound XP |
iOS: | Yes |
Android: | Yes |
EQ: | Graphic + Presets |
Stereo Pair Mode: | Yes |
Party Mode: | N/A |
Multi-Room: | N/A |
AUDIO QUALITY [TESTED RESULT]:
Frequency Response Accuracy: | Alright |
Soundstage: | Poor |
Dynamics: | Great |
Rating System
Music: | 6.8 |
Movies: | 5.7 |
Outdoors: | 6.6 |
Podcasts | 7.5 |
Voice Assistant: | 1 |
IN THE BOX
Accessories: | ION Pathfinder 280 speaker, IEC320 C13 power cable, Quick Start Guide |
User manual: | N/A |
Quality:
The top of the speaker has a water-resistant compartment inside which you can charge your phone or place belongings like keys or wallet to keep them safe. On the front side there is another USB charger but that is for fast charging. The aesthetics is improved further with bright lights. It has IPX5 rating, so it is water-resistant but doesn’t have protection against dust.
The speaker is portable with long handle and wheels to easily carry it outside. It is made of good quality plastic and covered by metal grilles. It feels sturdy and durable. Input ports are protected with rubber flaps.
Driver specifications:
It has 8” woofer and three 3” tweeters in the speaker.
Performance:
If you don’t have surround speakers and need an all-in-one solution, ION Pathfinder 280 is the best Bluetooth speaker. It can get very loud while maintaining accuracy. Although there is a Boom button for extended bass, we think you hardly need to use it. Low ends are clean and tight. The cost is reasonable, and the performance exceeds the cost.
As the name suggests, the 280 stands for 280-degree wide sound dispersion. To have more powerful sound, you can connect multiple ION Audio speakers with the help of Wireless Stereo-Link feature. Connect another speaker to create stereo sound. The speaker has average soundstage and is good for outdoor usage and music.
Ease of use:
Use the ION Sound XP mobile app to easily control settings, light options and more. Inside the app under EQ option (Normal, Rock, Classical, Jazz, Country, Pop, and Bassa), there is a Boom Button, and you can adjust high, mids and lows. It has USB port for charging and a 3.5mm port for connecting devices. The speaker has 100 hours of rechargeable battery from a 10-hour charging time.
In real life if the speaker doesn’t show 100 hours of playback, the longer battery life is still impressive. It is ideal for partying for several days. Unlike other Bluetooth speakers, this model has Radio and 16 built-in station presets. The speaker has several controls like Bluetooth, light, Boom, link button, etc.
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GENERAL
Recommended Usage | Outdoor Bluetooth Speakers[ Waterproof] |
Release Year | 2020 |
Power Source | Battery & USB |
Multi-Device Pairing: | N/A |
BUILD QUALITY
Material Quality | Decent |
Water Resistance: | Submersible (IPx7) |
Dust Resistance | Unspecified |
Floats In Water: | Yes |
STYLE
RGB Light: | N/A |
Color Variation | Black |
Sizes And Variants | N/A |
PORTABILITY:
Power Source: | Battery & USB |
Hand Carry | Yes |
Weight | 3.4 lbs (1.5 kg) |
Volume: | 352 in³ (5,775 cm³) |
Connectivity: | Bluetooth Only |
BATTERY:
Battery Powered: | Yes |
Battery Life | 39.9 hrs |
Charging Time: | 6.1 hrs |
Power Saving: | Yes |
Charging Port: | USB-C |
Bluetooth Specification:
Bluetooth: | Yes |
Bluetooth Version: | 5.0 |
Bluetooth Range: | 193.6 ft (59.0 m) |
Bluetooth iOS Latency: | 297 ms |
Bluetooth Android Latency: | 223 ms |
Multi-Device Pairing: | N/A |
Wi-Fi Specification:
Wi-Fi: | N/A |
Wi-Fi Version: | N/A |
Wi-Fi Frequency Band: | N/A |
Apple AirPlay: | N/A |
AirPlay Latency: | N/A |
Google Chromecast: | N/A |
Chromecast Latency: | N/A |
Wired Connectivity:
Aux Input: | N/A |
USB Audio: | N/A |
Other Ports: | Yes |
CONTROLS (physical buttons):
Ease Of Use: | Great |
Music Play/Pause [Button/Touch]: | Yes |
Call Answer/End [Button/Touch]: | Yes |
Volume Up/Down [Button/Touch]: | Yes |
Track Next/Previous [Button/Touch]: | Yes |
Microphone On/Off: | N/A |
Additional Controls: | Yes |
VOICE CONTROL:
Voice Assistant: | Yes |
Voice Activation: | N/A |
Speakerphone: | Yes |
Alexa: | No |
Siri: | Yes (Requires Smartphone) |
Google Assistant: | Yes (Requires Smartphone) |
Microphone Mute: | No |
Far-Field Performance: | Okay |
Ambient Noise Performance | Bad |
App:
App Name: | Soundcore |
iOS: | Yes |
Android: | Yes |
EQ: | Graphic + Presets |
Stereo Pair Mode: | Yes |
Party Mode: | N/A |
Multi-Room: | N/A |
AUDIO QUALITY [TESTED RESULT]:
Frequency Response Accuracy: | Alright |
Soundstage: | Passable |
Dynamics: | Decent |
Rating System
Music: | 6.5 |
Movies: | 5.6 |
Outdoors: | 6.9 |
Podcasts | 6.7 |
Voice Assistant: | 3.9 |
IN THE BOX
Accessories: | Anker Soundcore Motion Boom speaker, USB-C to USB-A charging cable, Quick start guide. |
User manual: | N/A |