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General

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Series

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Boom Go1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5103-boom-go-3i-portable-speaker-for-powerful-soundRead 15 October 2026Product title is Boom Go 3i. Boom 3i is a different, larger speaker.

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

JBLCHARGE6TBLUAM1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE-6.htmlRead 8 October 2026Item number on this exact page. Colour-specific retail SKU is one proven identifier, not an exhaustive regional SKU list.

D5103, D5103010, D5103020, D5103030, D51030502Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5103-boom-go-3i-portable-speaker-for-powerful-sound.jsRead 15 October 2026Public store feed lists SKUs D5103010, D5103020, D5103030 and D5103050. D5103 is the hardware model on the EU declaration. Two-pack bundle SKUs (BUNDLE-D5103010-2 and similar) are excluded.17Maker spec sheet (PDF)salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036183/en_US/000036183.pdfRead 15 October 2026EU and UK Declaration of Conformity for model D5103.

GTIN / EAN

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194644310219, 194644310165, 194644310189, 1946443099922Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5103-boom-go-3i-portable-speaker-for-powerful-sound.jsRead 15 October 2026Barcodes of the four single-speaker SKUs. The two-pack bundles have no barcode.3Maker product pagede.soundcore.com/products/d5103-boom-go-3i-portable-speaker-for-powerful-sound.jsRead 15 October 2026German store barcodes match the US store barcodes.

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

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January 202618Press articlesoundguys.com/soundcore-announces-boom-go-3i-compact-bluetooth-speaker-150291Read 15 October 2026SoundGuys announcement dated 2026-01-07, during CES week. Maker's exact announcement day is not confirmed.

Status

Available1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE-6.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker offers this model for purchase on the accessed date.

Available1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5103-boom-go-3i-portable-speaker-for-powerful-soundRead 15 October 2026US store lists four colors in stock on 2026-10-15.

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

JBL Charge 59Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-charge-6-vs-jbl-charge-5-133988Read 23 October 2026SoundGuys calls the JBL Charge 6 a worthy successor to the Charge 5.

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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.

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$79.991Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5103-boom-go-3i-portable-speaker-for-powerful-soundRead 15 October 2026Regular price $79.99 USD, no compare-at price. Matches the launch price in the SoundGuys announcement.18Press articlesoundguys.com/soundcore-announces-boom-go-3i-compact-bluetooth-speaker-150291Read 15 October 2026Expected to retail for $79.99 (US).19Reviewsoundguys.com/soundcore-boom-go-3i-review-a-rugged-speaker-for-outdoor-adventures-154204Read 15 October 2026Review header lists $79.99.

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.

€199.998Press released21buns5ku92am.cloudfront.net/68766/documents/56312-1741344461-Press%20Release%20JBL%20Flip%207%20and%20Charge%206%20Final%20with%20track%20changes-7d6e0f.pdfRead 8 October 2026Published EMEA consumer launch price 149.99 euros Flip 7 or 199.99 euros Charge 6. Not a current sale price.

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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.

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US, DE2Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5103-boom-go-3i-portable-speaker-for-powerful-sound.jsRead 15 October 2026US store sells all four SKUs.3Maker product pagede.soundcore.com/products/d5103-boom-go-3i-portable-speaker-for-powerful-sound.jsRead 15 October 2026German store sells the same four SKUs in EUR and shows them available.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Midnight Black, Beige, Blue, Rose Gold2Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5103-boom-go-3i-portable-speaker-for-powerful-sound.jsRead 15 October 2026Color options Midnight Black, Beige, Blue and Rose Gold.

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 pagejbl.com/CHARGE-6.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly identifies the speaker as portable or ultra-portable.

Portable1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5103-boom-go-3i-portable-speaker-for-powerful-soundRead 15 October 2026Maker calls it a portable Bluetooth speaker.

Audio

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

Mono4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-charge-6-review-132332Read 8 October 2026Review explicitly calls one speaker mono. Wireless stereo requires a second matching speaker.

Mono19Reviewsoundguys.com/soundcore-boom-go-3i-review-a-rugged-speaker-for-outdoor-adventures-154204Read 15 October 2026Reviewer calls it a 15W mono speaker.

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.

AJBL Charge 6

Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)	Rated power per driver (W)
Woofer	1	Not available	30
Tweeter	1	20	15

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwdd519eb1/pdfs/JBL_Charge_6_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications names one woofer and one circular tweeter, with separate RMS ratings. Racetrack woofer dimensions are an unlabeled tuple, so no width or height is assigned.

Bsoundcore Boom Go 3i

Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)
Full-range dynamic driver	1	53.34

Source4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033536/en_US/000033536.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table says Speaker Driver 2.1 inches (53.34 mm). The guide does not state the driver shape or power. It is stored as a diameter of one driver. Reviewers describe one driver.20Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/soundcore-boom-go-3iRead 15 October 2026Reviewer describes one dynamic 2-inch driver rated at 15 W. The maker manual gives 2.1 inches.22Retailer pagepanacompu.com/panama/en/product-information/anker-soundcore-boom-go-3i-portable-wireless-speaker-with-bassup-20-bluetooth-usb-c-midnight-blackRead 15 October 2026Retailer says Full-Range Driver x 1.

Passive radiatorsiPassive, unpowered bass radiators. Excludes powered drivers.

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121Reviewchina-gadgets.de/soundcore-boom-go-3i-testRead 15 October 2026Review says one driver with one additional passive membrane. The maker does not state the radiator count.

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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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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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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15W1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5103-boom-go-3i-portable-speaker-for-powerful-soundRead 15 October 2026Page says 15W powerful output and 92 dB peak loudness. No continuous, RMS or peak basis is stated, so only the unspecified-rating field is filled. 92 dB is a loudness figure and not a power value.4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033536/en_US/000033536.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table says Audio Output Power 15 W. No continuous or RMS basis.14Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/product-description/a08e200000K6u8tAABRead 15 October 2026Output power 15W.

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.

56Hz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwdd519eb1/pdfs/JBL_Charge_6_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications claimed lower limit. -6 dB tolerance explicitly published.

80Hz22Retailer pagepanacompu.com/panama/en/product-information/anker-soundcore-boom-go-3i-portable-wireless-speaker-with-bassup-20-bluetooth-usb-c-midnight-blackRead 15 October 2026Retailer spec tab for D5103010 says Frequency 80Hz - 20kHz. No tolerance or mode is stated. The maker page does not publish a frequency range. Same table mislabels 92 dB peak loudness as sensitivity.

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.

20kHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwdd519eb1/pdfs/JBL_Charge_6_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications upper limit 20 kHz. -6 dB tolerance.

20kHz22Retailer pagepanacompu.com/panama/en/product-information/anker-soundcore-boom-go-3i-portable-wireless-speaker-with-bassup-20-bluetooth-usb-c-midnight-blackRead 15 October 2026Same retailer spec line, 20 kHz upper limit.

Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)

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

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE-6.htmlRead 8 October 2026JBL Portable app provides adjustable sound controls. Review separately identifies the number of EQ bands.

Yes20Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/soundcore-boom-go-3iRead 15 October 2026App has a 9-band custom EQ next to four presets.21Reviewchina-gadgets.de/soundcore-boom-go-3i-testRead 15 October 2026Custom equalizer with 9-band faders.

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

74Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-charge-6-review-132332Read 8 October 2026Review describes 7-band customizable EQ in JBL Portable. EQ options depend on speaker firmware and app version. Group playback can reset custom EQ.

920Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/soundcore-boom-go-3iRead 15 October 20269-band EQ for custom sound profiles. Presets are not counted.21Reviewchina-gadgets.de/soundcore-boom-go-3i-testRead 15 October 20269 faders. Four presets are separate.

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

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE-6.htmlRead 8 October 2026AI Sound Boost analyses music in real time to optimise acoustic performance and reduce distortion. Not placement calibration.

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

Playtime Boost2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwdd519eb1/pdfs/JBL_Charge_6_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Named maker battery extension mode Playtime Boost. It changes sound and is separate from normal playback.

BassUp, Normal, Eco Mode, soundcore Signature, Treble Boost, Voice, Balanced4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033536/en_US/000033536.pdfRead 15 October 2026Button table lists 3 sound modes BassUp, Normal and Eco Mode. The app lists four EQ presets soundcore Signature, Treble Boost, Voice and Balanced. Eco Mode turns off lights and BassUp for longer playtime.

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

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE-6.htmlRead 8 October 2026Two speakers of the same model form a stereo pair. Cross-model grouping plays the same programme and does not establish stereo pairing.

Yes4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033536/en_US/000033536.pdfRead 15 October 2026True Wireless Stereo mode pairs two identical speakers as left and right channels.

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

Auracast1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE-6.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker names Auracast. No backward compatibility with the other JBL linking generation is inferred.

True Wireless Stereo (TWS), Auracast4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033536/en_US/000033536.pdfRead 15 October 2026TWS for two speakers and Auracast mode for three or more.15Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033526/en_US/000033526.pdfRead 15 October 2026QSG explains TWS for two speakers and Auracast for three or more.20Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/soundcore-boom-go-3iRead 15 October 2026TWS stereo for two speakers and Auracast to chain more.21Reviewchina-gadgets.de/soundcore-boom-go-3i-testRead 15 October 2026Auracast speakers cannot link with older PartyCast speakers.

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.

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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.

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwdd519eb1/pdfs/JBL_Charge_6_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Yes5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/What-Bluetooth-codecs-does-the-Boom-Go-3i-supportRead 15 October 2026

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

5.42Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwdd519eb1/pdfs/JBL_Charge_6_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Literal Bluetooth version from Technical Specifications. No codec inferred.

6.04Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033536/en_US/000033536.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table says Bluetooth Version 6.0.6Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/What-Bluetooth-version-does-the-Boom-Go-3i-useRead 15 October 2026Answer says Bluetooth 6.0.

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

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SBC, AAC5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/What-Bluetooth-codecs-does-the-Boom-Go-3i-supportRead 15 October 2026Answer says SBC and AAC.

Bluetooth profiles

A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.62Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwdd519eb1/pdfs/JBL_Charge_6_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Literal profile versions from Technical Specifications.

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

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

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE-6.htmlRead 8 October 2026Speaker-to-speaker grouping and same-model stereo over Auracast. Does not prove reception from every third-party Auracast transmitter.

Yes4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033536/en_US/000033536.pdfRead 15 October 2026Dedicated Auracast button and Auracast Mode section. One speaker connects to a phone and the Auracast button on several Boom Go 3i speakers syncs the audio. It works with soundcore devices that use the same Auracast protocol and is not compatible with PartyCast.16Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d5103Read 15 October 2026Auracast supported. Three or more speakers can be linked.

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

Yes4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-charge-6-review-132332Read 8 October 2026Review explicitly documents concurrent Bluetooth source connections.

Yes4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033536/en_US/000033536.pdfRead 15 October 2026Bluetooth button press with one speaker connected enables the Dual Connections feature. If a second connected device starts playing, the speaker takes over.20Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/soundcore-boom-go-3iRead 15 October 2026Multipoint allows pairing with two devices at once.

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

27Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/jbl/charge-6Read 8 October 2026Public verdict explicitly connects two devices simultaneously. Locked numerical sound, latency and battery table values were not accessed.

24Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033536/en_US/000033536.pdfRead 15 October 2026Dual Connections means two sources. The review at headphonecheck.com says two devices at once.20Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/soundcore-boom-go-3iRead 15 October 2026Two devices at once.

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

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30m4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033536/en_US/000033536.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table says Bluetooth Range 30m.

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

No4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-charge-6-review-132332Read 8 October 2026FAQ explicitly states no Wi-Fi connection.

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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.

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE-6.htmlRead 8 October 2026USB-C lossless audio from a laptop or other supported audio source. Feature requires JBL Portable OTA software update.

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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.

AJBL Charge 6

Connector	Count	Role
USB-C	1	Charging input, USB audio input, power-bank output

Source3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwfe7a42af/pdfs/PA_JBL_Charge%206_QSG_Global_SOP_V10_online.pdfRead 8 October 2026QSG charging diagram confirms one USB-C charging connector. Same USB-C also handles audio and power-bank output, as exact product page states.

Bsoundcore Boom Go 3i

Connector	Count	Role
USB-C	1	Charging input and power-bank output

Source4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033536/en_US/000033536.pdfRead 15 October 2026One USB-C charging port. It also supplies power to other devices.10Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Does-the-Boom-Go-3i-have-an-aux-in-portRead 15 October 2026Answer says there is no aux-in port.

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.

No4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-charge-6-review-132332Read 8 October 2026Review explicitly states no microphone for phone calls.

No19Reviewsoundguys.com/soundcore-boom-go-3i-review-a-rugged-speaker-for-outdoor-adventures-154204Read 15 October 2026No built-in microphone for calls. The App Voice Amplifier uses the phone and is not a speakerphone.

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, Auracast pairing, Play/pause, Volume up/down4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-charge-6-review-132332Read 8 October 2026Review describes power, Bluetooth and Auracast controls and raised playback controls. Flip 7 and Charge 6 review action table identifies volume and play/pause buttons. Buttons are separate from app controls.

Power, Bluetooth pairing, TWS pairing, Auracast pairing, Volume up/down, Play/pause, Next/previous track, Sound mode (BassUp, Normal, Eco), Light effects on/off and selection, Emergency alarm, Factory reset4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033536/en_US/000033536.pdfRead 15 October 2026Button table. Mode button functions can be changed in the app. Reset is Bluetooth plus Volume Up held for 10 seconds.15Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033526/en_US/000033526.pdfRead 15 October 2026QSG shows the sound mode button (BassUp, Normal, Eco) and says button functions can be changed in the app.

Companion app

JBL Portable1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE-6.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly names JBL Portable.

soundcore4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033536/en_US/000033536.pdfRead 15 October 2026soundcore app.

App platforms

iOS, Android1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE-6.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker feature table explicitly lists mobile app for iOS and Android.

iOS, Android4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033536/en_US/000033536.pdfRead 15 October 2026App Store and Google Play logos in the guide.

User firmware updates

Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwfe7a42af/pdfs/PA_JBL_Charge%206_QSG_Global_SOP_V10_online.pdfRead 8 October 2026APP instruction says use JBL Portable for speaker configuration and software upgrade.

Yes4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033536/en_US/000033536.pdfRead 15 October 2026Firmware update prompt appears when the speaker connects to the app.

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

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Yes1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5103-boom-go-3i-portable-speaker-for-powerful-soundRead 15 October 2026Page lists 6 music-reactive modes and 8 ambient lighting modes with customizable colors. The mode names are not published, so no mode list is stored.4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033536/en_US/000033536.pdfRead 15 October 2026LED light strips change with the rhythm of the music. Mode button switches effects.

Lighting modes

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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

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwdd519eb1/pdfs/JBL_Charge_6_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications explicitly documents the built-in lithium-ion polymer battery.

Yes4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033536/en_US/000033536.pdfRead 15 October 2026Built-in rechargeable battery with a real-time LED display. The Soundcore FAQ says it cannot be replaced.

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.

24h2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwdd519eb1/pdfs/JBL_Charge_6_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications up to 24 h, dependent on volume level and audio content. Normal mode. Playtime Boost runtime is separate.

24h1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5103-boom-go-3i-portable-speaker-for-powerful-soundRead 15 October 2026Page says 24 hours of playtime on a single charge. The conditions are in the FAQ.4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033536/en_US/000033536.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table says Playtime 24 Hours and that it varies by volume level and music content.7Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-long-does-the-Boom-Go-3i-s-battery-last-when-playing-musicRead 15 October 2026Standard: up to 24 hours at 50% volume with lighting off and BassUp sound mode enabled. Other scenarios are 12 hours with lighting on and BassUp at 50% volume and 6 hours at 100% volume with lighting on and BassUp.14Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/product-description/a08e200000K6u8tAABRead 15 October 2026Battery Life 24 H.16Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d5103Read 15 October 2026Normally up to 24 hours.21Reviewchina-gadgets.de/soundcore-boom-go-3i-testRead 15 October 2026Reviewer roughly confirmed 24 hours at about 50% volume with lights off and BassUp on, spread over several days. This is not a measured value.

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.

28h2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwdd519eb1/pdfs/JBL_Charge_6_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Total up to 28 h with Playtime Boost. Normal 24 h plus up to 4 h. Reduced bass and changed EQ documented by SoundGuys. Volume and content still affect runtime.

40h7Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-long-does-the-Boom-Go-3i-s-battery-last-when-playing-musicRead 15 October 2026Power-saving: up to 40 hours at 50% volume with lighting off and Eco mode enabled. Total runtime, not extra hours. The 22 hour Eco figure in the January announcement was replaced.16Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d5103Read 15 October 2026Up to 40 hours in Eco mode. Volume and use conditions affect it.

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

34Wh2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwdd519eb1/pdfs/JBL_Charge_6_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Literal published pack energy. No cell voltage assumed.

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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.

4,722mAh2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwdd519eb1/pdfs/JBL_Charge_6_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Literal published capacity at the stated nominal pack voltage. Not power-bank output capacity.

4,800mAh4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033536/en_US/000033536.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table says Battery Capacity 4800 mAh. Voltage and Wh are not published.16Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d5103Read 15 October 20264800 mAh built-in battery.

Nominal battery voltage

7.2V2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwdd519eb1/pdfs/JBL_Charge_6_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Literal nominal pack voltage published alongside Wh and mAh.

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Battery chemistry

Lithium-ion polymer2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwdd519eb1/pdfs/JBL_Charge_6_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications identifies lithium-ion polymer.

Lithium13Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Is-the-Boom-Go-3i-fireproofRead 15 October 2026Says the speaker has a built-in lithium battery. The cell type is not narrowed further.

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

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No9Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Can-the-battery-for-the-Boom-Go-3i-be-replacedRead 15 October 2026Answer says the battery cannot be replaced.

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

3h2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwdd519eb1/pdfs/JBL_Charge_6_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications full charge time. 12-20 V / 3 A charger condition.

4h4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033536/en_US/000033536.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table says Charging Time 4 Hours.8Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/What-is-the-charging-power-and-charging-time-for-the-Boom-Go-3iRead 15 October 2026About 4 hours to fully charge with a 5V/3A charger. Simultaneous playback is not stated.

Quick charge duration

10min1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE-6.htmlRead 8 October 2026Fast charge: 10 minutes on a charger. Charger rating not specified in the feature text.

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

2.5h1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE-6.htmlRead 8 October 2026Claim up to 150 minutes of playback after 10 minutes charging, converted exactly to 2.5 h. Volume and content affect runtime.

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

5 V, 9 V, 12 V, 15 V or 20 V, up to 3 A2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwdd519eb1/pdfs/JBL_Charge_6_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Power input explicitly lists 5, 9, 12, 15 and 20 V, current 3 A maximum. This is device input, not power-bank output.

5 V DC, 3 A4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033536/en_US/000033536.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table says Power Input 5V 3A. The guide recommends a charger with 0.05 W to 15 W output. That is an adapter recommendation and not a device maximum.8Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/What-is-the-charging-power-and-charging-time-for-the-Boom-Go-3iRead 15 October 2026Recommends a charger rated up to 5V/3A.

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

60W6Maker product pageuk.harmanaudio.com/CHARGE-6.htmlRead 8 October 2026Published charging label 7.5-60 W USB PD. Upper endpoint 60 W, not derived from voltage times current and not an audio output rating.

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USB Power Delivery charging

Yes6Maker product pageuk.harmanaudio.com/CHARGE-6.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Charge 6 page explicitly says USB Power Delivery Protocol is supported.

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Charges other devices

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE-6.htmlRead 8 October 2026Built-in powerbank explicitly charges mobile devices. Does not support charging laptops.

Yes1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5103-boom-go-3i-portable-speaker-for-powerful-soundRead 15 October 2026Page says it doubles as a portable charger and charges an iPhone 17 from 0% to 40% in about 1 hour. No output wattage is published.4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033536/en_US/000033536.pdfRead 15 October 2026Charging Other Devices section. Reverse charging does not work when the battery is below 10%.

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

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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.

IP681Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE-6.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact published IP rating. Maker lab submersion condition is 1.5 m freshwater for 30 minutes.

IP681Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5103-boom-go-3i-portable-speaker-for-powerful-soundRead 15 October 2026Page says certified IP68 for dust and waterproof protection.4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033536/en_US/000033536.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table says IP68.14Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/product-description/a08e200000K6u8tAABRead 15 October 2026Waterproof IP68.

Floats

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

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE-6.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly claims resistance to a 1 m drop onto concrete.

Yes1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5103-boom-go-3i-portable-speaker-for-powerful-soundRead 15 October 2026Page says tested to withstand drops of up to 1 meter (3.28 ft).11Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Does-the-Boom-Go-3i-have-drop-protectionRead 15 October 2026Drop protection up to 3.28 ft (1 meter).

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

1m1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE-6.htmlRead 8 October 2026Lab claim up to 1 m above a concrete floor. Not a guarantee for every surface or drop orientation.

1m1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5103-boom-go-3i-portable-speaker-for-powerful-soundRead 15 October 2026Published 1 m (3.28 ft). Surface is not stated.11Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Does-the-Boom-Go-3i-have-drop-protectionRead 15 October 20261 m. Maker asks users not to run drop tests on purpose.

Carry featuresiPublished handles, straps, carabiners or wheels.

Detachable handle strap1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE-6.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker describes the integrated or supplied carry accessory.

Dual-mode silicone mounting strap (attachment loop or carrying handle)1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5103-boom-go-3i-portable-speaker-for-powerful-soundRead 15 October 2026Dual-slot silicone strap works in clip mode and strap mode.

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.

13.25h5Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-charge-6-review-132332Read 8 October 2026SoundGuys continuous consistent music source battery test lasted 13 h 15 min at 80 dB measured 1 m away. Normal playback without Playtime Boost. Review sample firmware 1.9.0.1 and app 6.6.12. Battery result added June 11, 2025, exact battery-run firmware not separately identified. Converted from hours/minutes. Louder test differs from maker unspecified-volume maximum.

5.92h19Reviewsoundguys.com/soundcore-boom-go-3i-review-a-rugged-speaker-for-outdoor-adventures-154204Read 15 October 2026Reviewer ran 100% volume with lights on and BassUp enabled to match the maker's most demanding scenario. It lasted 5 hours 55 minutes (5.92 h). Maker claims 6 hours for that scenario. This is not the 50% volume test behind the 24 hour claim. Firmware and source device 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.

Width228.8Height98.5Depth94mm(9 × 3.9 × 3.7 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwdd519eb1/pdfs/JBL_Charge_6_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications explicitly labels W x H x D. Literal mm body dimensions. Packaging dimensions excluded.

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

960g(2.1 lb)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwdd519eb1/pdfs/JBL_Charge_6_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Net mass 0.96 kg without detachable strap. With strap 0.99 kg. Product-page 1.37 kg is the PDF gross packaged mass.

380g(13.4 oz)14Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/product-description/a08e200000K6u8tAABRead 15 October 2026Maker support page says Product Weight 380g. Strap inclusion is not stated.16Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d5103Read 15 October 2026Japan page says about 380 g.

Body materials

Post-consumer recycled plastic, Recycled fabric grille2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwdd519eb1/pdfs/JBL_Charge_6_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly identifies recycled plastic and fabric for speaker grille. Packaging paper is excluded from body materials.

Rubberized plastic, Silicone strap20Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/soundcore-boom-go-3iRead 15 October 2026Impact-resistant plastic, silicone casing and a front grille.21Reviewchina-gadgets.de/soundcore-boom-go-3i-testRead 15 October 2026Back and narrow sides are slightly rubberized plastic. The strap is silicone.

Certifications

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FCC IDs

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Other certifications

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EU Declaration of Conformity (Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU)17Maker spec sheet (PDF)salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036183/en_US/000036183.pdfRead 15 October 2026Declaration to Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU, RoHS and battery regulation. Dated 2026-03-18. No FCC ID is printed in the maker documents.

In the box

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In the box

JBL Charge 6, Detachable strap, Quick start guide, Warranty card and safety sheet2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwdd519eb1/pdfs/JBL_Charge_6_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker box list. USB cable not included.

Boom Go 3i speaker, USB-C to USB-C charging cable, Quick Start Guide12Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/What-s-in-the-package-for-the-Boom-Go-3iRead 15 October 2026Speaker, Quick Start Guide and USB-C charging cable. No charger.

Links

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Product page

www.jbl.com/CHARGE-6.html1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE-6.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact model product page. Hardware details refer to this generation, not a Wi-Fi sibling or earlier model.

us.soundcore.com/products/d5103-boom-go-3i-portable-speaker-for-powerful-sound1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5103-boom-go-3i-portable-speaker-for-powerful-soundRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwdd519eb1/pdfs/JBL_Charge_6_Specsheet_EN.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwdd519eb1/pdfs/JBL_Charge_6_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker English spec sheet, both pages opened. Technical Specifications and Features and Benefits checked.

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Manual

www.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwfe7a42af/pdfs/PA_JBL_Charge%206_QSG_Global_SOP_V10_online.pdf3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwfe7a42af/pdfs/PA_JBL_Charge%206_QSG_Global_SOP_V10_online.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact generation maker Quick Start Guide. English instructions and technical-specification block opened. This current US page-linked revision states tweeter 15 W RMS. Earlier static support copies state 10 W RMS plus 45 W Max. No peak power inferred. Total RMS output not independently published in selected primary source, field omitted.

salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033536/en_US/000033536.pdf4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033536/en_US/000033536.pdfRead 15 October 2026English user guide D5103, created 2026-06-02 on the Soundcore support page. The 2026-02 version has no Dual Connections text.

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.

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1.5years15Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000033526/en_US/000033526.pdfRead 15 October 2026Multi-language Quick Start Guide D5103 states an 18-month limited warranty, converted to 1.5 years. Statutory consumer rights are excluded.

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