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General

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Series

SoundLink1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly places Plus in the SoundLink family.

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Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

894040-0100, 4435161Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Observed Black selector request returns commercial SKU 894040-0100, internal offer id SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS-BLK-WW, selected Black and not refurbished. Physical model 443516 is independently printed in the original guide. The internal storefront id is not substituted for the SKU.2Maker product pagebose.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-Bose_US-Site/en_US/Product-VariationRead 8 October 2026Public selector endpoint URL was observed in current page Black input data-url, not guessed. Returned sku 894040-0100, selected Black and variant id SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS-BLK-WW. Original guide model 443516 is separate.3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Regulatory page 4 explicitly Model/Type designation 443516. This is hardware model, not color-specific commercial SKU.

JBLBOOMBOX4WHTAM1Maker product pagejbl.com/BOOMBOX-4.htmlRead 8 October 2026

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

12 June 20254Press releasebose.com/pressroom/new-bose-soundlink-plus-and-micro-speakersRead 8 October 2026Official announcement and preorders June 12, 2025.

3 September 20254Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/jbl-boombox-4-massive-power-iconic-bass-and-a-lighter-buildRead 8 October 2026

Status

Available1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Current released product with selected offer online and available. Analytics stock field differs from selectable/available flags. Inventory is not release status, and no definite shipping availability is asserted.

Available1Maker product pagejbl.com/BOOMBOX-4.htmlRead 8 October 2026

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$2694Press releasebose.com/pressroom/new-bose-soundlink-plus-and-micro-speakersRead 8 October 2026Official US launch $269. Actual review header says $269.99 while its body says $269. Official launch claim retained.

$549.954Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/jbl-boombox-4-massive-power-iconic-bass-and-a-lighter-buildRead 8 October 2026US launch MSRP. Tax excluded.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Current US Black selector and USD offer.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Only Black selected reference represented.

Black, Blue, Squad, White1Maker product pagejbl.com/BOOMBOX-4.htmlRead 8 October 2026Product selector includes Black, Blue, Squad and White.

Speaker typeiHome covers speakers made to stay in one place, including smart speakers. A speaker with Wi-Fi or a voice assistant can be of any type.

Portable1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Explicit portable speaker.

Portable1Maker product pagejbl.com/BOOMBOX-4.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Audio

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Audio channelsiSound channels reproduced by one speaker. Pairing two speakers for stereo is separate.

Mono1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Own Plus comparison section explicitly says Mono. Exact review independently confirms one speaker is mono.5Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-soundlink-plus-review-better-than-the-jbl-charge-6-139985Read 8 October 2026Actual Plus is mono. Stereo uses second same-model speaker.

Stereo6Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-boombox-4-review-lighter-louder-and-better-than-the-boombox-3-149309Read 8 October 2026

Audio driversiPowered audio transducers in one speaker. Passive radiators are counted separately. Circular diameter and rectangular width and height have separate columns. Per-driver power must state continuous or RMS basis and battery or mains operation in the source note.

ABose SoundLink Plus

Driver type	Count
Subwoofer	1
Tweeter	1

Source4Press releasebose.com/pressroom/new-bose-soundlink-plus-and-micro-speakersRead 8 October 2026Exact Plus section explicitly one subwoofer and one tweeter. Dimensions and audio RMS watts not published.5Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-soundlink-plus-review-better-than-the-jbl-charge-6-139985Read 8 October 2026Independently one woofer and one tweeter, while original maker calls bass driver subwoofer.

BJBL Boombox 4

Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)	Rated power per driver (W)
Woofer	2	123	60
Tweeter	2	20	40

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5c227499/pdfs/JBL_Boombox_4_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 2. Battery mode is 60 W per woofer and 40 W per tweeter. AC mode increases each woofer to 65 W. All per-driver output figures are RMS ratings.

Passive radiatorsiPassive, unpowered bass radiators. Excludes powered drivers.

44Press releasebose.com/pressroom/new-bose-soundlink-plus-and-micro-speakersRead 8 October 2026Exact Plus section explicitly four passive radiators, separate from two powered transducers. Micro 2nd Gen dual radiators are not transferred.5Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-soundlink-plus-review-better-than-the-jbl-charge-6-139985Read 8 October 2026Actual review explicitly four passive radiators.

32Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5c227499/pdfs/JBL_Boombox_4_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Rated audio poweriMaker-published total rated continuous audio output. Battery power is used for portable speakers when mains and battery ratings differ. Peak marketing power is separate.

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200W5Press releasenews-latam.harman.com/pt/releases/jbl-boombox-4-potencia-massiva-graves-iconicos-e-estrutura-mais-leveRead 8 October 2026Maker launch release explicitly publishes 200 W RMS on battery.

Rated audio power on mainsiTotal rated continuous audio output with external power. Store a separate battery rating when the maker publishes both.

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210W5Press releasenews-latam.harman.com/pt/releases/jbl-boombox-4-potencia-massiva-graves-iconicos-e-estrutura-mais-leveRead 8 October 2026Maker launch release explicitly publishes 210 W RMS with AC power.

Audio output power (unspecified rating)iMaker- or reviewer-published audio output power whose continuous or peak rating basis is not stated. This is separate from rated continuous output and explicitly published peak output.

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Peak audio poweriExplicitly published peak audio output. Never substitute for rated continuous output.

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Frequency response lower limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

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37Hz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5c227499/pdfs/JBL_Boombox_4_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026TECH SPEC publishes this endpoint. No amplitude tolerance or operating-mode condition is stated.

Frequency response upper limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

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20kHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5c227499/pdfs/JBL_Boombox_4_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026TECH SPEC publishes this endpoint. No amplitude tolerance or operating-mode condition is stated.

Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)

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Adjustable equalizeriUser-adjustable frequency bands. Selecting fixed sound presets alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026User-adjustable EQ through Bose app. Band count verified in actual review.

Yes6Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-boombox-4-review-lighter-louder-and-better-than-the-boombox-3-149309Read 8 October 2026

Equalizer bandsiNumber of user-adjustable frequency bands. Do not count sound presets.

35Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-soundlink-plus-review-better-than-the-jbl-charge-6-139985Read 8 October 2026Three-band EQ tested through Bose app. Firmware 4.7.46 and app 11.1.3, Citrus Yellow sample. No preset count substituted for bands.

76Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-boombox-4-review-lighter-louder-and-better-than-the-boombox-3-149309Read 8 October 2026Seven-band custom EQ in JBL Portable v6.8.30. Tested firmware 25.29.10.

Automatic sound adjustmentiAdjusts audio to placement or playback conditions. Keep the named feature and conditions in the source note.

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Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/BOOMBOX-4.htmlRead 8 October 2026AI Sound Boost analyzes the audio in real time and adapts output to reduce distortion.

Sound modesiNamed playback modes. Battery extension modes are also qualified in battery source notes.

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Deep Bass, Punchy Bass, Playtime Boost4Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/jbl-boombox-4-massive-power-iconic-bass-and-a-lighter-buildRead 8 October 2026

Wireless stereo pairingiTwo compatible speakers can play separate left and right channels.

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Stereo Mode requires two SoundLink Plus units. Different compatible models can use synchronized Party Mode only.3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Same-model pair supports separate L/R. Different models play in unison through Party Mode.

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/BOOMBOX-4.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Speaker link protocolsiNamed systems for linking compatible speakers, such as PartyBoost, Auracast or Party Connect. Linking support does not establish compatibility across all models.

Bose Party Mode, Bose Stereo Mode, Bose SimpleSync1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Party/Stereo Mode use compatible portable speakers with the Shortcut button. Current FAQ names Micro 2nd Gen, Flex 2nd Gen, Plus and Max. SimpleSync with compatible Bose smart speakers/soundbars is separately documented by guide.3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Pages 29 to 31 portable Party/Stereo grouping, page 32 SimpleSync with compatible Bose smart speaker/soundbar. SimpleSync Bluetooth link range 9 m does not establish Wi-Fi support in Plus.

Auracast1Maker product pagejbl.com/BOOMBOX-4.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Max linked speakersiPublished maximum in a speaker group. A stereo pair is recorded separately. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

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Max Bluetooth group speakersiPublished maximum speakers in one Bluetooth playback group, including the first speaker. Source notes name the compatible models or families, linking system and firmware requirements. Wi-Fi groups and concurrent Bluetooth source devices are excluded. A stereo pair alone does not establish the maximum when other Bluetooth linking systems are supported. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

21Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Portable Party/Stereo grouping supports only one other speaker at a time, two total including the first. The named compatible family is Micro 2nd Gen, Flex 2nd Gen, Plus, Max. Stereo L/R requires two Plus. No exact minimum firmware stated. Global or Wi-Fi-backed SimpleSync-system maximum remains unknown.3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 29 says only one other portable speaker at a time, hence two including first. Current compatible family names come from maker FAQ. Broader smart-speaker system maximum not inferred.

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Connectivity

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Bluetooth audio playbackiPlays audio streamed over Bluetooth from a phone or other source. Bluetooth used only for setup or app control does not count.

Yes4Press releasebose.com/pressroom/new-bose-soundlink-plus-and-micro-speakersRead 8 October 2026

Yes6Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-boombox-4-review-lighter-louder-and-better-than-the-boombox-3-149309Read 8 October 2026

Bluetooth versioniVersion of the Bluetooth radio. Some Wi-Fi speakers use Bluetooth only for setup. See Bluetooth audio playback.

5.44Press releasebose.com/pressroom/new-bose-soundlink-plus-and-micro-speakersRead 8 October 2026Plus and Micro 2nd Gen explicitly Bluetooth Core 5.4.

5.42Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5c227499/pdfs/JBL_Boombox_4_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth codecsiExplicitly supported receive codecs. Bluetooth version alone does not establish codecs.

SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive4Press releasebose.com/pressroom/new-bose-soundlink-plus-and-micro-speakersRead 8 October 2026Explicit SBC/AAC and aptX Adaptive. Adaptive/lossless behavior requires a compatible Snapdragon Sound-certified Android device. No separate aptX Lossless codec inferred.

SBC, AAC, LC36Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-boombox-4-review-lighter-louder-and-better-than-the-boombox-3-149309Read 8 October 2026How does it connect explicitly lists SBC, AAC and LC3.

Bluetooth profiles

A2DP, AVRCP, SPP, iAP, BLE1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact maker FAQ lists A2DP, AVRCP, SPP, iAP and BLE. These are reproduced as published. BLE listing alone does not establish LE Audio.

A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.62Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5c227499/pdfs/JBL_Boombox_4_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth LE AudioiExplicit LE Audio support. Bluetooth LE for app control alone does not qualify.

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Yes8Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/jbl/boombox-4Read 8 October 2026Public Videos/Movies text explicitly describes Bluetooth LE Audio and LC3 on compatible Android sources. iOS uses the conventional codec path.

AuracastiExplicit Auracast support. Sending, receiving and speaker-group roles belong in source notes.

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Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/BOOMBOX-4.htmlRead 8 October 2026Links compatible JBL Auracast speakers. Stereo pairing uses two Boombox 4 speakers.

MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth source connections. Pairing memory and speaker-to-speaker linking do not qualify.

Yes3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 15 explicitly two active source connections, with audio from one at a time.

Yes9Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/bluetooth-speaker/jbl-boombox-4Read 8 October 2026Specifications table explicitly confirms multipoint pairing. Device-count maximum is not stored.

Multipoint source devicesiMaximum concurrently connected Bluetooth source devices, not remembered pairings.

23Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Two simultaneously connected devices. Six stored pairings are separate and not counted as concurrent sources.4Press releasebose.com/pressroom/new-bose-soundlink-plus-and-micro-speakersRead 8 October 2026Two source devices explicitly supported, separate from portable speaker group size.

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Bluetooth range (claimed)iMaker-claimed Bluetooth range to the source device. Test conditions belong in the source note.

9m3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 14 explicitly 30 ft or 9 m for source reconnection. Use published 9 m, not more precise converted feet. Range depends on obstacles and placement.

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Wi-FiiBuilt-in Wi-Fi, for audio streaming, setup or control.

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No8Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/jbl/boombox-4Read 8 October 2026

Wi-Fi standardsiOne 802.11 name per item, such as 802.11ax. A Wi-Fi generation is written as its standard, so Wi-Fi 5 is 802.11ac and Wi-Fi 6 is 802.11ax. Older standards are listed only when a source names them.

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Network audio protocolsiNamed systems that stream audio to the speaker over the home network. AirPlay is written as AirPlay 2. Chromecast built-in is written as Google Cast. Other names follow the maker, such as Spotify Connect.

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USB audio inputiPlayback from a connected computer or phone through USB. Charging, service ports and USB flash-drive playback do not qualify.

No5Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-soundlink-plus-review-better-than-the-jbl-charge-6-139985Read 8 October 2026Actual review explicitly says USB-C does not support audio. USB flash-drive playback is not separately tested and remains unknown.

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/BOOMBOX-4.htmlRead 8 October 2026

USB drive playbackiPlayback of audio files on a connected USB storage device.

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USB audio file formats

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PortsiPhysical speaker connectors. Record charging, audio input, power output and service roles separately. A shared microphone and guitar jack is one port. A combo jack that takes XLR and 6.35 mm plugs is 6.35 mm audio, and the role names XLR. Optical is a TOSLINK digital audio socket.

ABose SoundLink Plus

Connector	Count	Role
USB-C	1	Speaker charging input, power-bank output and firmware service

Source3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026One physical USB-C on speaker used for charging input and device charging output. USB firmware updater is separately documented. No 3.5 mm input or adapter socket is added. Audio over USB-C explicitly unsupported by actual review.

BJBL Boombox 4

Connector	Count	Role	Version
AC power	1	Mains power and battery charging	Not available
USB-C	1	Lossless digital audio input and power-bank output	USB 2.0

Source3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwf536ac62/pdfs/PA_JBL_Boombox%204_QSG_Global_SOP_V8_Online.pdfRead 8 October 2026LOSSLESS AUDIO PLAYBACK panel identifies USB 2.0. USB-C is also used for power-bank output. Charging panel uses AC power.

Controls and software

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SpeakerphoneiBuilt-in microphone and call support, through a connected phone or a voice assistant's calling. A microphone used only for voice commands does not count. Microphone inputs for karaoke are separate.

No1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Explicit no phone calls and no microphones.

No6Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-boombox-4-review-lighter-louder-and-better-than-the-boombox-3-149309Read 8 October 2026

Voice assistantsiVoice assistants explicitly usable through the speaker, such as Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri or Sonos Voice Control. State whether a connected phone is required.

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Controls

Power, Bluetooth pairing/source selection, Volume up/down, Play/pause, Next/previous track, Programmable shortcut, Speaker linking/mode selection, Factory reset3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Own button diagram, playback instructions, shortcut, group mode and factory reset sections support listed functions. Shortcut choices explicitly speaker link and Spotify Tap. Review control table mentions Aux-in although this model has no AUX, so that shortcut is not inherited.

Power, Bluetooth pairing, Auracast linking, Volume up, Volume down, Play/pause, Next track, Previous track, Bass Boost3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwf536ac62/pdfs/PA_JBL_Boombox%204_QSG_Global_SOP_V8_Online.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Companion app

Bose app1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Bose App is the maker name.

JBL Portable3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwf536ac62/pdfs/PA_JBL_Boombox%204_QSG_Global_SOP_V8_Online.pdfRead 8 October 2026

App platforms

iOS, Android1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker app links explicitly point to Google Play and Apple App Store.

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User firmware updates

Yes3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 36 documents app automatic updates and USB Bose updater website.

Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwf536ac62/pdfs/PA_JBL_Boombox%204_QSG_Global_SOP_V8_Online.pdfRead 8 October 2026APP section documents software upgrades through JBL Portable.

Built-in lightingiDecorative or ambient lighting. Status, battery, connection and microphone indicator LEDs alone do not qualify.

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Yes4Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/jbl-boombox-4-massive-power-iconic-bass-and-a-lighter-buildRead 8 October 2026LED horn logos on passive radiators pulse when Bass Boost is enabled.

Lighting modes

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Deep Bass: orange logo, Punchy Bass: white logo4Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/jbl-boombox-4-massive-power-iconic-bass-and-a-lighter-buildRead 8 October 2026Deep Bass illuminates logos orange. Punchy Bass illuminates them white.

Smart home

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Matter controlleriCan add and control Matter devices. Being a Matter device alone does not count.

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Thread border routeriConnects Thread smart home devices to the home network.

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Zigbee hubiA built-in Zigbee radio that controls Zigbee smart home devices.

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Battery and charging

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Built-in battery

Yes3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Built-in rechargeable battery described throughout own battery chapter. Battery service directed to Bose. Page 3 explicitly identifies Li-ion battery disposal. Capacity, energy and a user-replacement procedure are not published here and remain unknown.

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5c227499/pdfs/JBL_Boombox_4_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Playback time (claimed)iMaximum maker-claimed music playback on one charge in normal playback mode. Battery extension or reduced-bass boost modes belong in battery_life_boost_h. Record volume and lighting conditions in the source note.

20h3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 23: up to 20 h, A2DP Bluetooth at 65% volume, default EQ, 20 to 25 C, mix of Top 50 Global tracks as of November 2024, no charging external devices. At 100% volume same conditions maker separately claims up to 4 h. This is not a battery-boost mode.

28h2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5c227499/pdfs/JBL_Boombox_4_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Up to 28 hours. Depends on volume and audio content.

Playback with battery extension (claimed)iTotal claimed runtime with the named battery extension mode enabled. Store the total, not only the extra hours. Keep sound and lighting restrictions in the source note.

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34h2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5c227499/pdfs/JBL_Boombox_4_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 202628 hours plus 6 hours with Playtime Boost gives 34 hours total in that mode.6Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-boombox-4-review-lighter-louder-and-better-than-the-boombox-3-149309Read 8 October 2026Playtime Boost extends runtime by reducing bass. The normal maker runtime and extension-mode total are separate. The maker source supplies the total-hour claim.

Battery energyiPublished battery pack energy. Do not calculate from an assumed voltage.

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99.02Wh2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5c227499/pdfs/JBL_Boombox_4_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Battery capacityiPublished pack capacity at the voltage in battery_voltage_v. Do not substitute power-bank output capacity. A figure written per cell, such as 5000mAh*2, is not a pack capacity unless the maker states the pack figure.

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4,584mAh2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5c227499/pdfs/JBL_Boombox_4_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Nominal battery voltage

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21.6V2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5c227499/pdfs/JBL_Boombox_4_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Battery chemistry

Lithium-ion3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original guide page 3 explicitly labels its battery-disposal symbol Li-ion directly under the used-battery disposal instruction. This supports lithium-ion chemistry only, not capacity, energy or nominal voltage.

Lithium-ion2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5c227499/pdfs/JBL_Boombox_4_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

User-replaceable batteryiBattery that the maker documents as replaceable by the user. Service replacement does not qualify.

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Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/BOOMBOX-4.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Full charge timeiTime from discharged to full under the maker conditions. Adapter rating and simultaneous use belong in source notes.

5h3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 23: up to 5 h from 0% to 100%, 5 V/3 A 15 W USB-C capable supply, speaker in standby. Slower supplies or playback can vary charging time.

3h2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5c227499/pdfs/JBL_Boombox_4_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Quick charge duration

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10min3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwf536ac62/pdfs/PA_JBL_Boombox%204_QSG_Global_SOP_V8_Online.pdfRead 8 October 2026CHARGING panel: 10 minutes charging gives 2.5 hours playback.

Playback after quick chargeiClaimed music playback after quick_charge_min of charging. Source conditions apply.

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2.5h3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwf536ac62/pdfs/PA_JBL_Boombox%204_QSG_Global_SOP_V8_Online.pdfRead 8 October 2026CHARGING panel: 10 minutes charging gives 2.5 hours playback.

Charging input ratingiPublished speaker input voltage and current. An adapter rating alone does not establish device input.

5 V DC at 3 A3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Regulatory page 4 explicitly device Input Rating 5 V DC 3 A. Not merely adapter recommendation.

100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5c227499/pdfs/JBL_Boombox_4_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Max charging inputiPublished maximum charging input. USB audio power requirements and adapter output are separate.

15W3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 3 explicitly declares maximum 15 W for maximum charging speed and minimum 2.5 W required by radio equipment. Stored maximum comes from this declaration, not calculated adapter output. USB Power Delivery is not explicitly established.

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USB Power Delivery charging

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Charges other devices

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026USB-C charge-out feature explicitly supported.

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/BOOMBOX-4.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Max power-bank outputiPublished power delivered by the speaker to another device. Output voltage and current belong in the source note.

15W1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Explicit 15 W charge-out at 5 V/3 A. Not inferred from battery capacity or charging input.3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 4 device output 5 V DC 3 A corroborates FAQ explicit 15 W maximum, not used alone to invent wattage.

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Wireless chargingiThe speaker battery can be charged wirelessly. Wireless power output to another device is separate.

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Durability

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Dust and water ratingiExact published IP rating. Keep separate ratings, such as IP68 and IP69, as separate entries.

IP671Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026IP67, exact claimed dust/water rating. Ports must be dry for charging.

IP681Maker product pagejbl.com/BOOMBOX-4.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Floats

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Explicit floats, not designed for playing while submerged. Up to 30 minutes accidental water exposure, followed by drying and fresh-water rinse after salt/chlorine.4Press releasebose.com/pressroom/new-bose-soundlink-plus-and-micro-speakersRead 8 October 2026Exact Plus announcement explicitly floats.

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Drop resistanceiExplicit maker claim or defined drop test. Do not infer from rugged wording.

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Explicit withstands fumbles, tumbles, falls and shock resistance. No defined height or surface published.

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Drop test heightiMaker-published tested height. Surface and conditions belong in source notes.

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Carry featuresiPublished handles, straps, carabiners or wheels.

Utility rope loop1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Built-in utility rope loop. Maker directs damaged-loop inquiries to support. No replacement handle or optional strap in the box.3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Portability chapter describes carrying loop, distinct from Max removable handle. No detachable replacement accessory assumed.

Integrated carry handle6Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-boombox-4-review-lighter-louder-and-better-than-the-boombox-3-149309Read 8 October 2026

Measured

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Playback time (measured)iReviewer-measured playback per charge. Volume, lighting, sound mode, firmware and connection belong in the source note.

20.92h5Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-soundlink-plus-review-better-than-the-jbl-charge-6-139985Read 8 October 2026Manufacturer-provided Citrus Yellow Bose SoundLink Plus sample, tested one week on firmware 4.7.46 and Bose app 11.1.3. Actual review reports 20 h 55 min on one charge at 80 dB SPL, converted to 20.92 h rounded to two decimals. Same marketed Plus hardware, no material color configuration difference documented versus selected Black. Own article does not state measurement distance, source/codec, exact EQ or lighting settings. General SoundGuys standard method elsewhere describes 1 m, but it is not silently assigned to this individual result. Status LEDs do not establish decorative lighting. No measured charge time or capacity inferred.

34.93h7Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-boombox-4-review-lighter-louder-and-better-than-the-boombox-3-149309Read 8 October 202634 hours 56 minutes, converted to hours. Consistent music samples at 80 dB measured 1 m away. Deep Bass enabled. Firmware 25.29.10, JBL Portable v6.8.30. At this output level the speaker exceeds the maker runtime. Lighting state and Bluetooth codec are not stated.

Max sound pressure (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum SPL. Distance, test method and power source belong in source notes.

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Low-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured low-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

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High-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured high-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

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Audio latency (measured)iReviewer-measured source-to-speaker latency. Source device, app, codec, firmware and connection belong in source notes. App compensation may affect results.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer-measured time from empty to full. Power adapter and method belong in the source note.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiSpeaker body width, height and depth on explicitly identified axes. Unlabeled tuples do not establish axis meanings. Handle, strap and orientation conditions belong in the source note.

Width283.7Height104.5Depth86.4mm(11.2 × 4.1 × 3.4 in)1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Specific current selected-reference technical attribute labels Unpackaged Entire Product/System as 4.114 in H x 11.169 in W x 3.402 in D. Converted using 25.4 mm/in and rounded to 0.1 mm. Generic Plus comparison instead gives 9.1 in W x 3.94 in H x 3.4 in D, while launch says 9.1 in W x 3.9 in H x 3.4 in D. Review header gives unlabeled 231 x 86 x 104 mm. The most specific current labelled row is retained. Cause and loop/orientation scope of disagreement are not established and not invented.2Maker product pagebose.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-Bose_US-Site/en_US/Product-VariationRead 8 October 2026Current selected variant attributes repeat explicitly labelled Unpackaged Entire Product/System axes 4.114 in H x 11.169 in W x 3.402 in D. These define stored claimed dimensions despite less-specific comparison disagreement.

Width506.4Height262.9Depth212.9mm(19.9 × 10.4 × 8.4 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5c227499/pdfs/JBL_Boombox_4_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 2 explicitly names width x height x depth.

WeightiSpeaker mass including its battery. Excludes packaging, charger and removable carry accessories unless the source states otherwise.

1,530g(3.4 lb)1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Specific current selected-reference Unpackaged Entire Product/System row states 3.373 lb, converted using 453.59237 g/lb and rounded to 1530 g. Battery-powered unpackaged speaker, no box/charger included. Generic comparison says 3.29 lb. Review header gives 1530 g. No proven explanation for comparison difference or separate loop mass is supplied.2Maker product pagebose.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-Bose_US-Site/en_US/Product-VariationRead 8 October 2026Same selected unpackaged technical row publishes 3.373 lb. Rounded converted 1530 g.

5,890g(13 lb)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5c227499/pdfs/JBL_Boombox_4_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Body materials

Silicone, Polycarbonate, Steel, Nylon1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Specific technical table explicitly lists silicone, polycarbonate, steel and nylon. Feature prose names powder-coated steel grille and soft-touch silicone.4Press releasebose.com/pressroom/new-bose-soundlink-plus-and-micro-speakersRead 8 October 2026Plus steel grille, silicone and nylon loop independently corroborate selected technical material list.

Post-consumer recycled plastic, Recycled fabric, Plastic handle, Rubber bumpers1Maker product pagejbl.com/BOOMBOX-4.htmlRead 8 October 20266Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-boombox-4-review-lighter-louder-and-better-than-the-boombox-3-149309Read 8 October 2026Review identifies plastic integrated handle and rubber bumpers. Maker supplies recycled-material facts.

Certifications

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FCC IDs

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Bose SoundLink Plus Portable Speaker, USB-C to USB-C cable, Safety Sheet1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact selected complete box inventory and maker box photograph identify speaker, USB-C C-to-C cable and Safety Sheet. Power adapter sold separately. The selected technical attribute USB Cord Plug Type/Size separately says USB-A to USB-C with length 19.69 in. This conflicts with the actual box inventory/image and its cause is unproved. Retained cable type follows the direct package evidence. Cable length remains unknown, and no A-to-C item is substituted.

JBL Boombox 4, AC power cord, Quick start guide, Safety sheet, Warranty card2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5c227499/pdfs/JBL_Boombox_4_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Power cord plug and quantity vary by region.

Links

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Product page

www.bose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.html1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact current selected Black maker page.

www.jbl.com/BOOMBOX-4.html1Maker product pagejbl.com/BOOMBOX-4.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

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support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw5c227499/pdfs/JBL_Boombox_4_Specsheet_EN.pdf1Maker product pagejbl.com/BOOMBOX-4.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Manual

assets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdf3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/592fa3dc17e8e43c/original/896884_OG_PLUS-SPEAKERWIRELESS_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Current selected maker page links this original English SoundLink Plus Owner Guide.

www.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwf536ac62/pdfs/PA_JBL_Boombox%204_QSG_Global_SOP_V8_Online.pdf1Maker product pagejbl.com/BOOMBOX-4.htmlRead 8 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year1Maker product pagebose.com/p/speakers/bose-soundlink-plus-portable-speaker/SLP-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 8 October 2026Included Bose one-year limited warranty, explicitly separate from optional paid protection plans.

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Both are also in the API. Back to all wireless speakers.