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JBL Boombox 4 vs Sonos Play

Product A: JBL

Boombox 4

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Product B: Sonos

Play

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  • 14 the same
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Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 82 wireless speakers.

  1. Playback time (claimed)A: 28hB: 24hJBL is 4 h higher.

Size, drawn to scale

Front and side.

Weight

0 to 25,000 g

A5,890g
B1,300g

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Every value links to where we found it.

AJBL Boombox 4
BSonos Play

General

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Series
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Model numbers
JBLBOOMBOX4WHTAM1Maker product pagejbl.com/BOOMBOX-4.htmlRead 8 October 2026
PLAYPUS1BLK, S581Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-play-blackRead 8 October 2026Current ProductGroup hasVariant metadata identifies the Black US SKU PLAYPUS1BLK. Hardware S58 is independently printed on the Black bottom image.3Maker product pagemedia.sonos.com/images/znqtjj88/production/2965066c89d59357583886e6aa638cd9840d1009-2000x2000.pngRead 8 October 2026Maker Black bottom image visibly prints Sonos Play, Model S58. Commercial US reference stays PLAYPUS1BLK. No unverified FCC identifier assigned.
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
3 September 20254Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/jbl-boombox-4-massive-power-iconic-bass-and-a-lighter-buildRead 8 October 2026
10 March 202610Maker spec sheet (PDF)d21buns5ku92am.cloudfront.net/70256/documents/61866-1773147594-Sonos%20Play%20%26%20Era%20100%20SL%20-%20Press%20Release-cbcced.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official March 10, 2026 press release and preorder start.
Status
Available1Maker product pagejbl.com/BOOMBOX-4.htmlRead 8 October 2026
Available1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-play-blackRead 8 October 2026Released current maker product. Inventory is not release status. Structured data says InStock, while earlier visible backorder wording and current exact B&H temporary stock shortage are not treated as discontinuation.
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
$549.954Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/jbl-boombox-4-massive-power-iconic-bass-and-a-lighter-buildRead 8 October 2026US launch MSRP. Tax excluded.
$29910Maker spec sheet (PDF)d21buns5ku92am.cloudfront.net/70256/documents/61866-1773147594-Sonos%20Play%20%26%20Era%20100%20SL%20-%20Press%20Release-cbcced.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official US Play launch price $299. Era 100 SL price excluded.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
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Markets
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US1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-play-blackRead 8 October 2026US storefront and selected Black PLAYPUS1BLK offer. No other regional sales code is assigned.
Colours
Black, Blue, Squad, White1Maker product pagejbl.com/BOOMBOX-4.htmlRead 8 October 2026Product selector includes Black, Blue, Squad and White.
Black1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-play-blackRead 8 October 2026Only the selected Black reference is represented.
Speaker type
Portable1Maker product pagejbl.com/BOOMBOX-4.htmlRead 8 October 2026
Portable1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-play-blackRead 8 October 2026Explicit portable smart speaker with battery and removable utility loop.

Audio

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Audio channels
Stereo6Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-boombox-4-review-lighter-louder-and-better-than-the-boombox-3-149309Read 8 October 2026
Stereo1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-play-blackRead 8 October 2026Maker describes rich stereo sound from one Play, separate from two-speaker pairing.14Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/sonos/playRead 8 October 2026Public Music verdict confirms stereo without downmixing on one Play. Tested Black matches selected color.
Audio drivers
AJBL Boombox 4
Driver typeCountDiameter (mm)Rated power per driver (W)
Woofer212360
Tweeter22040
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.
BSonos Play
Driver typeCount
Tweeter2
Midwoofer1
Source2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Two angled tweeters and one midwoofer. Three Class-H amplifiers do not establish audio watts. No driver sizes or per-driver RMS ratings published.12Reviewwhathifi.com/speakers/wireless-speakers/sonos-playRead 8 October 2026Confirms two tweeters and midwoofer. Audio watts not published.
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
212Reviewwhathifi.com/speakers/wireless-speakers/sonos-playRead 8 October 2026Actual review explicitly dual force-cancelling passive radiators. Separate from powered tweeters/midwoofer.
Rated audio power
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.
Not available
Rated audio power on mains
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.
Not available
Audio output power (unspecified rating)
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Peak audio power
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Frequency response lower limit (claimed)
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.
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Frequency response upper limit (claimed)
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.
Not available
Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)
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Adjustable equalizer
Yes6Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-boombox-4-review-lighter-louder-and-better-than-the-boombox-3-149309Read 8 October 2026
Yes2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Sonos app supports adjustable bass and treble with separate loudness control.
Equalizer 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.
22Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Two adjustable frequency controls, bass and treble. Loudness does not count as a band.11Reviewsoundguys.com/sonos-play-review-better-with-wi-fi-154324Read 8 October 2026Two bass/treble sliders. Loudness separate.
Automatic sound adjustment
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/BOOMBOX-4.htmlRead 8 October 2026AI Sound Boost analyzes the audio in real time and adapts output to reduce distortion.
Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-play-blackRead 8 October 2026Automatic Trueplay adjusts to placement. Footnote requires Sonos app and Wi-Fi to enable. Speaker microphones must be on.2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Auto Trueplay continually optimizes for environment and content. App activation and universal microphone switch on required.
Sound modes
Deep Bass, Punchy Bass, Playtime Boost4Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/jbl-boombox-4-massive-power-iconic-bass-and-a-lighter-buildRead 8 October 2026
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Wireless stereo pairing
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/BOOMBOX-4.htmlRead 8 October 2026
Yes2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Two Play units can form a left/right Wi-Fi stereo pair. Separate Bluetooth grouping instructions only establish synchronized content. Some reviews loosely describe Bluetooth groups as stereo, so no dedicated Bluetooth L/R claim is stored.11Reviewsoundguys.com/sonos-play-review-better-with-wi-fi-154324Read 8 October 2026Two identical Plays form a Wi-Fi stereo pair. Older Bluetooth pairing limits are not expanded to deny current portable grouping.
Speaker link protocols
Auracast1Maker product pagejbl.com/BOOMBOX-4.htmlRead 8 October 2026
Sonos Wi-Fi grouping, Sonos portable Bluetooth grouping2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Sonos Wi-Fi multiroom grouping is separate from portable Bluetooth grouping. Current support establishes Bluetooth family/firmware limits. Global Wi-Fi/group maximum remains unknown.5Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/grouping-your-portable-speakers-using-bluetoothRead 8 October 2026Synchronized Bluetooth content while off Wi-Fi, Play and Move 2 only. Units must first be set up in the same Sonos household.
Max linked speakers
Not available
Not available
Max Bluetooth group speakers
Not available
45Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/grouping-your-portable-speakers-using-bluetoothRead 8 October 2026Maximum four total including the first source-connected speaker. Compatible Play and Move 2 only. Wi-Fi maxima and concurrently connected Bluetooth source counts are separate and remain unknown.6Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-in/article/release-notes-sonos-system-updatesRead 8 October 2026March 10, 2026 release (published 10/3/2026 in this localized day/month table) requires system software 94.1-75011 or later on all grouped Play/Move 2 speakers. Later 94.1-76070 listed without a changed count. The adjacent 31/3 and 14/4 rows establish day/month formatting. Current supported grouping is read from the maker guide and dedicated support article.10Maker spec sheet (PDF)d21buns5ku92am.cloudfront.net/70256/documents/61866-1773147594-Sonos%20Play%20%26%20Era%20100%20SL%20-%20Press%20Release-cbcced.pdfRead 8 October 2026Three additional Play or Move 2 corroborate four total. Current firmware conditions from newer support notes.

Connectivity

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Bluetooth audio playback
Yes6Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-boombox-4-review-lighter-louder-and-better-than-the-boombox-3-149309Read 8 October 2026
Yes11Reviewsoundguys.com/sonos-play-review-better-with-wi-fi-154324Read 8 October 2026
Bluetooth version
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
5.32Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Explicit Bluetooth 5.3 audio specification.
Bluetooth codecs
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.
SBC, AAC11Reviewsoundguys.com/sonos-play-review-better-with-wi-fi-154324Read 8 October 2026Actual Play review explicitly lists SBC and AAC receive codecs.
Bluetooth profiles
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
Not available
Bluetooth LE Audio
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.
Not available
Auracast
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/BOOMBOX-4.htmlRead 8 October 2026Links compatible JBL Auracast speakers. Stereo pairing uses two Boombox 4 speakers.
Not available
Multipoint
Yes9Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/bluetooth-speaker/jbl-boombox-4Read 8 October 2026Specifications table explicitly confirms multipoint pairing. Device-count maximum is not stored.
Not available
Multipoint source devices
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Bluetooth range (claimed)
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Wi-Fi
No8Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/jbl/boombox-4Read 8 October 2026
Yes2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Own Wi-Fi connection specification.
Wi-Fi standards
Not available
802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac, 802.11ax2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Guide explicitly lists 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax-compatible 2.4/5 GHz routers. This is published compatibility, not 6 GHz or a throughput claim.
Network audio protocols
Not available
AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect10Maker spec sheet (PDF)d21buns5ku92am.cloudfront.net/70256/documents/61866-1773147594-Sonos%20Play%20%26%20Era%20100%20SL%20-%20Press%20Release-cbcced.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact Play release explicitly names Apple AirPlay 2 and Spotify Connect.
USB audio input
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/BOOMBOX-4.htmlRead 8 October 2026
Not available
USB drive playback
Not available
Not available
USB audio file formats
Not available
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Ports
AJBL Boombox 4
ConnectorCountRoleVersion
AC power1Mains power and battery chargingNot available
USB-C1Lossless digital audio input and power-bank outputUSB 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.
BSonos Play
ConnectorCountRole
USB-C1Speaker charging input, power-bank output and optional Sonos line-in or Ethernet adapter connection
Other1Conductive charging-base contact interface
Source2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026One physical USB-C socket and one conductive charging-base contact interface. Two contact pads are one docking interface. Base USB-C and optional adapters 3.5 mm/Ethernet sockets are not speaker port counts. Line-in is analog through a separately sold Sonos Line-In or Combo Adapter. Direct USB digital audio and USB storage playback remain unknown.3Maker product pagemedia.sonos.com/images/znqtjj88/production/2965066c89d59357583886e6aa638cd9840d1009-2000x2000.pngRead 8 October 2026Two contact pads constitute the one conductive charging-base interface.4Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/charging-sonos-playRead 8 October 2026Base contacts must align and touch. Indoor use, dry/clean contacts required.

Controls and software

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Speakerphone
No6Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-boombox-4-review-lighter-louder-and-better-than-the-boombox-3-149309Read 8 October 2026
No13Reviewblog.bestbuy.ca/tv-audio-home-theatre/portable-speakers-audio-docks/sonos-play-reviewRead 8 October 2026First-person Play review explicitly denies speakerphone support for incoming calls from connected smartphone. Voice/Trueplay microphones do not establish call support. Other Bluetooth stereo wording here is not used to define L/R pairing.
Voice assistants
Not available
Sonos Voice Control, Amazon Alexa, Siri2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Sonos Voice Control and Alexa use built-in microphones after setup. Alexa additionally requires its app and Sonos skill. Siri uses an external Apple device and Apple Home/AirPlay 2 with Apple Music limitations. No onboard Siri listening is claimed.
Controls
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
Power/sleep, Bluetooth pairing/disconnect, Play/pause, Next/previous track, Volume up/down, Group/ungroup, Voice services on/off, Physical microphone disconnect switch2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Own controls and connector-panel instructions establish all listed functions. Hold play/pause to group or ungroup. Back microphone switch disconnects all microphones, unlike top voice-services button.
Companion app
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
Sonos2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Sonos is the named companion app.
App platforms
Not available
iOS, Android7Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/set-up-your-sonos-playRead 8 October 2026Own setup names Sonos app for iOS and Android. Bluetooth works out of box, app/Wi-Fi features require setup.
User firmware updates
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.
Yes6Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-in/article/release-notes-sonos-system-updatesRead 8 October 2026Official notes explicitly name Play and required updated software for portable grouping.
Built-in lighting
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.
Not available
Lighting modes
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.
Not available

Smart home

None of 3 known
Matter controller
Not available
Not available
Thread border router
Not available
Not available
Zigbee hub
Not available
Not available

Battery and charging

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Built-in battery
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
Yes2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Explicit rechargeable replaceable battery.
Playback time (claimed)
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.
24h2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Up to 24 hours. Volume, connection, settings and environment affect runtime. Exact test volume, codec and Trueplay/voice settings unpublished. Idle Battery Saver automatic shutdown is not music-playback boost.4Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/charging-sonos-playRead 8 October 2026Up to 24 hours uninterrupted playback. Pausing, volume, Bluetooth and heat affect runtime.
Playback with battery extension (claimed)
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.
Not available
Battery energy
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
35Wh4Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/charging-sonos-playRead 8 October 2026Article explicitly publishes 35 Wh battery. No voltage-derived energy.
Battery capacity
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
4,800mAh2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Published 4800 mAh pack. Nominal voltage not published and not back-calculated from energy.8Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-play-battery-replacementRead 8 October 2026Exact Play kit repeats 4800 mAh.
Nominal battery voltage
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
Not available
Battery chemistry
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
Lithium-ion1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-play-blackRead 8 October 2026Battery specification explicitly says Li-ion, 4800 mAh.8Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-play-battery-replacementRead 8 October 2026Kit explicitly lithium-ion.
User-replaceable battery
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/BOOMBOX-4.htmlRead 8 October 2026
Yes2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Guide names replaceable battery and links the consumer replacement offer.8Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-play-battery-replacementRead 8 October 2026Exact consumer kit says easily replace Sonos Play lithium-ion battery. Not merely professional service availability.
Full charge 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
3h4Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/charging-sonos-playRead 8 October 2026About three hours empty to full with 45 W USB-C PD through base or native USB-C. 60 minutes to 50%, another 120 minutes to 100%. Simultaneous playback conditions unpublished. The 50% claim is not converted into quick-charge playback hours.
Quick charge duration
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.
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Playback after quick charge
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.
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Charging input rating
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
15 V DC at 3.0 A3Maker product pagemedia.sonos.com/images/znqtjj88/production/2965066c89d59357583886e6aa638cd9840d1009-2000x2000.pngRead 8 October 2026Actual speaker label visibly prints 15 V DC 3.0 A. This is device input, separate from compatible charger outputs.
Max charging input
Not available
45W2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Explicit declaration: 18 W minimum required by radio equipment and 45 W maximum for maximum charging speed. Stored maximum is this charging declaration, not a calculated adapter rating.
USB Power Delivery charging
Not available
Yes2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026USB-PD supply required. Minimum 18 W and 45 W recommended for fastest charging.4Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/charging-sonos-playRead 8 October 2026Compatible 45 W profiles include 20 V/2.25 A or 15 V/3 A, slower 36 W alternatives and minimum 18 W 9 V/2 A. These charger profiles do not replace device label.
Charges other devices
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/BOOMBOX-4.htmlRead 8 October 2026
Yes2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Explicit USB-C charging of other devices. No output maximum/profile published.
Max power-bank output
Not available
Not available
Wireless charging
Not available
Not available

Durability

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Dust and water rating
IP681Maker product pagejbl.com/BOOMBOX-4.htmlRead 8 October 2026
IP672Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Exact IP67. Charging base indoor only, contacts and ports must be dry when charging. Immersion depth is not a drop-test height.
Floats
Not available
Not available
Drop resistance
Not available
Yes2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Explicit design claim for drops and tumbles. No tested height or surface published.
Drop test height
Not available
Not available
Carry features
Integrated carry handle6Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-boombox-4-review-lighter-louder-and-better-than-the-boombox-3-149309Read 8 October 2026
Removable utility loop2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Removable utility loop. Detached with 2.5 mm hex key. Optional carry accessories not included.

Measured

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Playback time (measured)
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.
14.42h11Reviewsoundguys.com/sonos-play-review-better-with-wi-fi-154324Read 8 October 2026Manufacturer-provided Play tested one week. Continuous music at 80 dB measured 1 m away lasted 14 h 25 min, converted to 14.42 h rounded to two decimals. Review reports Sonos app running Sonos OS S2 Version 18.2, retained as its app/system label, not asserted hardware firmware build. Host, transport/codec, speaker firmware, EQ, Trueplay and microphone settings unstated. Status LEDs are not decorative lighting. RTINGS public prose separately reports 12 h under its own test. These incompletely matched tests are not averaged.14Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/sonos/playRead 8 October 2026Public verdict reports 12 hours, separate from precise SoundGuys 14 h 25 min retained scalar. Public prose does not fully match transport/codec/EQ/Trueplay/microphone/FW conditions. Locked numeric tables unused.
Max sound pressure (measured)
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Low-frequency extension (measured)
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Audio latency (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions
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.
Width113Height193Depth77mm(4.4 × 7.6 × 3 in)2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Guide labels H x W x D as 193 x 113 x 77 mm. Manual values used. Current product page differs slightly at 192.3 x 112.5 x 76.7 mm. Not averaged or mixed. Strap inclusion unspecified.
Weight
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
1,300g(2.9 lb)2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Published 1.3 kg including battery, converted to 1300 g. Packaging/base/adapter excluded. Removable loop mass not separately specified.
Body materials
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.
Bio-based plastic, Rubber1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-play-blackRead 8 October 2026Bio-based plastics made from renewably sourced materials. Rubber is separately verified by guide and review.2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Play explicitly named among products with rubber bottom rings. Actual review also describes rubber top and back.12Reviewwhathifi.com/speakers/wireless-speakers/sonos-playRead 8 October 2026Actual review describes rubberized top and back strip.

Certifications

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Other certifications
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FSC-certified paper packaging1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-play-blackRead 8 October 2026FSC-certified paper packaging, FSC-N003743. Not electrical certification.

In the box

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In the box
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.
Sonos Play speaker, Charging base, 2 m USB-C to USB-C cable, Quickstart guide1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-play-blackRead 8 October 2026Charging base and 2 m USB-C to C cable included. An 18 W or higher USB-PD power adapter is sold separately.2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Own guide lists Play, charging base with 2 m USB-C to C cable, Quickstart guide. Power supply not included.

Warranty

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1year9Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/legal/termsRead 8 October 2026US limited warranty gives new Sonos products one year from Sonos shipment or authorized retail purchase. Separate from optional protection and statutory rights.

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