Amplified volume and extended playtime for JBL's Boombox 4 model
JBL Boombox 4: A New Powerhouse of Sound Set for Global Launch
The JBL Boombox 4, the latest iteration of JBL's popular portable Bluetooth speaker, is set to make its international debut. After a successful launch in China in mid-August 2025, the Boombox 4 is expected to hit the shelves in the UK, US, EU, and Australia starting from September 2025, with a full global release likely by the end of October 2025 [1][2].
Key Features and Specifications
The JBL Boombox 4 promises an impressive 34 hours of playtime [2], with a playtime of 28 hours without the battery boost feature. It delivers up to 210W of power when connected to the mains and 180W when running on battery [2][4]. The speaker features IP68 water and dust resistance, an upgrade from IP67 in its predecessor, making it more resistant to water and dust [3].
The Boombox 4 boasts two 5-inch woofers, two 0.75-inch tweeters, and three passive radiators, ensuring a powerful and immersive sound experience [4]. It also incorporates JBL's AI Sound Boost technology for optimised audio performance [4].
Pricing and Availability
While official prices for the UK, US, EU, and Australia have not been announced yet, the JBL PartyBox 520, a comparable high-end JBL speaker released earlier in 2025, is priced around €799.99 in the EU [5]. Given the Boombox 4's premium features, it is reasonable to anticipate that it will be similarly positioned, likely in the mid to high hundreds of dollars or euros. The precise prices and availability dates will be clearer after the IFA Berlin announcement in early September 2025 [1].
| Region | Expected Launch | Expected Pricing | Notes | |----------|-----------------|--------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------| | UK | September–October 2025 | Not officially announced; likely mid-to-high hundreds GBP equivalent | Official dates at IFA Berlin early Sept 2025 [1][2] | | US | September–October 2025 | Not officially announced; likely mid-to-high hundreds USD equivalent | Same as UK | | EU | September–October 2025 | Not officially announced; possibly ~€700–800 based on similar products | Price benchmark from PartyBox 520 [5] | | Australia| September–October 2025 | Not officially announced; likely comparable to UK/US pricing | Same as above |
The JBL Boombox 4 is currently available in China, where it retails for roughly $560 [6]. The Boombox 4 is also reportedly 12% lighter than the outgoing model [7].
[1] The Verge [2] JBL International [3] TechRadar [4] Pocket-lint [5] JBL EU Store [6] JBL China Store [7] Engadget
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