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Experts recommend Jbl Boombox 3 more than Soundcore Motion X600
As of 4 Mar 2024, experts prefer Jbl Boombox 3 over Soundcore Motion X600, but both Bluetooth Speakers have solid expert endorsem*nts.
As per this month's meta ranking, Jbl Boombox 3 received 3 recommendations: from Tom's Guide (22 Feb 2024), Rtings.com (23 Feb 2024) and PCMag (1 Mar 2024). By contrast, Soundcore Motion X600 received only 2 recommendations from TechHive (29 Dec 2023) and SoundGuys (9 Feb 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | Bluetooth Speaker | Digital Trends | TechHive | WIRED | Tom's Guide | Rtings.com | TechRadar | Popular Mechanics | PCMag | SoundGuys | What Hi-Fi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | +2 | $500 | The JBL Boombox 3 is a highly praised portable Bluetooth speaker that delivers exceptional sound quality, particularly in terms of bass performance and clarity, making it perfect for outdoor use, parties, and immersive audio experiences. | - | - | - | 9 | 1 | - | - | 7 | - | - |
| 15 | New * | $200 | | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - |
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Endorsem*nt summary:
- On 22 Feb 2024
Tom's Guide ranked Jbl Boombox 3 as #9 Rank Bluetooth Speaker Comment ... ... ... #9outof14 Jbl Boombox 3 Big sound and long battery life in a chunky portable
... ... ... Source: www.tomsguide.com
- On 23 Feb 2024 Rtings.com ranked Jbl Boombox 3 as #1
Rank Bluetooth Speaker Comment #1outof7 Jbl Boombox 3 Best Bluetooth Speaker
... ... ... Source: www.rtings.com
- On 1 Mar 2024 PCMag ranked Jbl Boombox 3 as #7
Rank Bluetooth Speaker Comment ... ... ... #7outof12 Jbl Boombox 3 Best Boombox / Editor's Choice
... ... ... Source: www.pcmag.com
- On 29 Dec 2023 TechHive ranked Soundcore Motion X600 as #4
Rank Bluetooth Speaker Comment ... ... ... #4outof12 Soundcore Motion X600 Best mid-priced Bluetooth speaker, runner-up
... ... ... Source: www.techhive.com
- On 9 Feb 2024 SoundGuys ranked Soundcore Motion X600 as #3
Rank Bluetooth Speaker Comment ... ... ... #3outof5 Soundcore Motion X600 Best style
... ... ... Source: www.soundguys.com
After counting and adding up the 113 expert endorsem*nts of the March rankings, Jbl Boombox 3 outranks Soundcore Motion X600. This is not to say that Soundcore Motion X600 is a bad option. Like Jbl Boombox 3, it is recommended by experts, but less.
Jbl Boombox 3 
Soundcore Motion X600 
Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, Jbl Boombox 3 outranks Soundcore Motion X600 by 10 positions. This indicates that, as of 4 Mar 2024, Jbl Boombox 3 is more critically acclaimed than Soundcore Motion X600.
| Rank | Change | Price | Bluetooth Speaker | Digital Trends | TechHive | WIRED | Tom's Guide | Rtings.com | TechRadar | Popular Mechanics | PCMag | SoundGuys | What Hi-Fi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $180 | The JBL Charge 5 is a durable and high-quality portable Bluetooth speaker with a well-balanced sound, long battery life, and PartyBoost feature, making it perfect for outdoor activities and gatherings. | 15 | - | 2 | 12 | - | 7 | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | +4 | $429 | | 4 | 5 | - | 5 | - | 9 | - | - | 2 | - |
| 3 | -1 | $176 | The Sonos Roam is a highly versatile and durable portable speaker that delivers excellent sound quality, with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, voice assistant integration, and unique features such as Automatic TruePlay and wireless charging. | 3 | - | 10 | 11 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| 4 | -1 | $60 | The Tribit StormBox Micro 2 is a durable and waterproof portable Bluetooth speaker with powerful sound, long battery life, and versatile connectivity options. | 8 | - | 9 | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | 3 |
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.
Expert reviews [6]
76
Total expert reviews: 6
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 4
| Highest score by Tom's Guide | 80 |
| Average score based on 6 reviews | 76 |
| Lowest score by cracklingsound.com | 72 |
Score distribution:
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Expert reviews [3]
70
Total expert reviews: 3
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 1
| Highest score by Digital Trends | 70 |
| Average score based on 3 reviews | 70 |
| Lowest score by Rtings.com | 70 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
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From Seller:
- Massive sound and deepest bass: Enjoy your music with massive JBL Original Pro Sound. The new 3-way speakers deliver higher sensitivity of our acoustic design sharpens clarity while lowering distortion for monstrous bass and a rich audio spectrumβno matter how high you turn up the volume.Waterproof : Yes
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From Seller:
- Immersive Spatial Audio: Inspired by theater acoustics, Motion X600 has 5 drivers and 5 amplifiers that are positioned to deliver sound all around you. Feel like you're in the room with your favorite artist, every time you press play.
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From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.
Official Urls:
EAN Numbers: 0050036389075
UPC Numbers: 050036389075
Model Numbers: JBLBOOMBOX3BLKAM
Official Urls:
EAN Numbers: 0194644126629
UPC Numbers: 194644126629
Model Numbers: A3130, A3130011
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Jbl Boombox 3 is a well-known and one of the most expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling bluetooth speakers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Beoplay A2 Active or Q Acoustics M20 HD .
Jbl Boombox 3 is $374.95 more expensive than an average bluetooth speaker ($125).
Soundcore Motion X600 is a well-known option on the higher end of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling bluetooth speakers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as JBL Flip 3 or Marshall Stanmore .
Soundcore Motion X600 is $74.99 more expensive than the average bluetooth speaker ($125).
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