JBL Boombox 3 and JBL Charge 5, added Wi-Fi, AirPlay 2, Alexa Multiroom Music and Chromecast compatibility (integrated)

After the Bluetooth-only models, the JBL Boombox 3 (pictured below) and JBL Charge 5 portable speakers are now available in a new version, equipped with Wi-Fi compatibility. No more moments when the music stops or jerks due to the distance between the speaker and the smartphone carried in the pocket being too far. A more stable connection, therefore, and thanks to Wi-Fi, the addition of AirPlay 2 compatibility, Alexa Multiroom Music and Chromecast (integrated).

Voices over to Carsten Olesen, President Consumer Audio, Lifestyle Division of Harman

“At JBL, sound is at the heart of who we are, but we also recognize the importance of technology and are constantly striving to improve the experience of our users. With the launch of our new JBL Boombox 3 Wi-Fi and Charge 5 Wi-Fi speakers, we are excited to deliver significant improvements in both sound and technology,” said Carsten Olesen, President Consumer Audio, Lifestyle Division from Harmon. Wi-Fi brings an additional connection and also makes it possible to take advantage of new features, such as Dolby Atmos. In addition, these new loudspeakers join our range of environmentally friendly products, which is constantly expanding, which is particularly close to our hearts. »

Available immediately. Indicative price: €249 for the JBL Charge 5 and €599 for the JBL Boombox 3.

Reminder of the key features of the JBL Charge 5:

• Type: 1.0

• Tweeter: 1 x 20 mm

• Boomer: 1 x 53 x 93 mm

• Power: 40 W (30 W + 10 W)

• Bandwidth: 60-20,000 Hz

• Connections: 1 USB Host port (type B)

• Other(s): mode PartyBoost, possibility of connecting several PartyBoost-compatible speakers (Pulse 4, Flip 5, etc.) to boost sound, Power Bank function

• Certification: IP67

• Wi-Fi 6 compatibility

• Bluetooth compatibility 5.3

• Airplay 2 compatibility

• Chromecast compatibility (integrated)

• Alexa Multiroom Music compatibility

• 96 kHz/24-bit Dac

• Battery: 14,100 mAh, up to 20 hours of listening at a reasonable level

• Dimensions (W x D x H): 257 x 131 x 94 mm

• Weight: 1 kg

Reminder of the key characteristics of the JBL Boombox 3:

• Type: 2.0

• Tweeter(s): 2 x 20 mm

• Boomer(s): 189 x 114 mm

• Broadband loudspeaker: 2 x 81 mm

• Power: 136 W ( 2 x 8 W + 2 x 30 W + 60 W)

• Bandwidth: 40-20,000 Hz

• Sensitivity: 80 dB

• Connections: 1 USB Host port, 1 3.5 mm mini-jack auxiliary input

• Other(s): PartyBoost mode, possibility of connecting up to 100 speakers PartyBoost compatible (Pulse 4, Flip 5, etc.) to boost sound, PowerBank function

• Certification: IP67

• Bluetooth 5.3 compatibility

• Airplay 2 compatibility

• Chromecast compatibility (integrated )

• Alexa Multiroom Music compatibility

• 96kHz/24-bit Dac

● 3D Dolby Atmos available via Tidal in-app via the JBL One app

● Auto-tuning

● 24-hour playtime

● HD audio performance with 96 kHz/24-bit playback over Wi-Fi

• Battery: 10,000 mAh, up to 24 listening hours at a reasonable level

• Dimensions (W x D x H): 256.9 x 482.4 x 199.7 mm

• Weight: 6.7 kg