when the weather is nice outside it's time to get out
unwind and relax with friends and family whether you spend your time
outside on the beach barbecuing at the neighborhood pool camping under the
stars or working in the yard great music will
make your time with friends and family even more enjoyable
the best portable bluetooth speakers are dependable they have a longer battery
life and they can withstand the heat on a hot
summer day to help you check these boxes we've
rounded up our favorite jbl bluetooth speakers for any outdoor event that you
attend or decide to host if you want to read more about these jbl
bluetooth speakers be sure to click the link in the description to be taken to
the full written review on audioadvice.com along with this review
you'll find hundreds of other reviews comparisons buyers guides and much more
now let's get started jbl is known worldwide as a brand for
audio professionals to rely on used by famous djs all over the world in
the biggest nightclubs to rock the dance floors
jbl products are built to last to be tough and to be dependable this is why
jbl makes some of the most fun sounding portable bluetooth speakers we've ever
seen in the market today we're showcasing our list of the
top jbl bluetooth speakers for several use cases
the ones we're comparing today are the jbl xtreme 2
the jbl boombox 2 the jbl partybox 300 and the jbl partybox
1000 we selected these based on the price
size form factor and features they all feature bluetooth functionality and each
one will perform the best in certain ergonomic habitats such as at
the pool a camping trip or your next backyard
barbecue if you're shopping for a dependable
rugged bluetooth speaker that can withstand the elements and present
great sound you came to the right place some of the jbl bluetooth speakers are
weather resistant to varying degrees so first
we're going to give you a quick rundown on what all the different letters and
numbers mean ip is short for international protection
rating also known as ingress protection the
first digit in an ip rating which will be a value from one to six
represents how well protected the unit is against solids
including very fine dust the second digit goes from zero to eight and it
tells you how protected the unit is from liquids
with zero meaning no protection at all and eight meaning it can operate under
deep water for long periods of time without damaging the unit
some of the jbl bluetooth products in this comparison are rated at
seven for liquids which means you'll never have to worry about spills
i'll go over the resistance to liquids when we go through each product so stay
tuned all right first up we have the jbl xtreme 2
portable waterproof bluetooth speaker for less than 350 dollars this portable
speaker wins as the best jbl bluetooth speaker to bring to the
pool or the beach because it features waterproof rating
of ipx7 it also features a rugged and adventurous design
and a 15 hour battery life there's also a usb port included so it can charge
your phone while your playlist continues to rock the party
the jbl xtreme 2 has a very high ip rating of ipx7
this means the jbl xtreme 2 is tough enough to resist
damage when submerged in water up to 1 meter for 30 minutes
so take this to the beach or to the pool with you and don't worry
if your jbl xtreme 2 takes an accidental splash into the pool
ipx7 resistance will protect your bluetooth speaker
from damage and keep your party going like a pro
the xtreme 2 is designed with rugged rubber housing
and a durable fabric material that will survive the most extreme adventures
especially adventures in the sun it's built tough
and it even comes with a bottle opener built in so you can celebrate wherever
you and your extremely rugged speaker venture off to
next plus jbl xtreme 2 is portable and easy
to carry it comes with a convenient strap that's
also removable this makes towing the xtreme 2 along
with surfboards beach chairs coolers and towels easy
when going to the beach or to the pool this convenience is more
than a nice touch we think it's crucial now for the bonus points the jbl xtreme
2 is armed with four speaker drivers and two jbl bass radiators that delivered big
dynamic stereo sound it has a cool feature called jbl connect
plus which lets you wirelessly link other jbl connect plus enabled speakers
together and elevate the party to the next level
jbl's connect plus feature lets you link more than 100 speakers together so
you and your friends can make the party bigger and create your own music
festival the jbl xtreme 2 also lets you connect
up to two smartphones or tablets at the same time so you and a
friend can take turns being the dj of the party
this portable speaker also lets you use it as a speakerphone
jbl use noise and echo canceling technology here so
with just the press of a button you can take a quick break from the music
whenever your phone receives a call next up we have the jbl boombox 2 which
is another portable waterproof bluetooth speaker whether
it's your backyard barbecue a family reunion a neighborhood pig
picking or even a weekend joyride jbl boombox 2 wins as the ultimate jbl
portable speaker for these outdoor activities for less
than $500 we think the boombox 2 is the best
performer for your next neighborhood friendly gathering or even
a road trip for the following reasons it has a 24 hour battery life it
presents a big sound for the size of the speaker and
like the xtreme 2 it has the waterproof rating of ipx7
so whether you're throwing a party in the backyard or doing some yard work in
the garden your jbl boombox 2 will be protected against liquid accidents
wherever and however they might occur also if you and your friends are
enjoying time together in the backyard or a neighborhood cul-de-sac
the fun doesn't have to end just because your wireless speaker ran out of juice
with 24 hour battery life you can enjoy your outdoor social gathering all day
and all night and now for the bonus points jbl boombox 2
also features jbl's party boost feature which lets you and your neighbors
wirelessly link other jbl party boost compatible speakers together
and host an epic neighborhood party or cookout
there's also a power bank built inside that lets you and your friends keep your
devices charged so the music can play all day long
up next we have the jbl partybox 300 portable bluetooth speaker
for less than 500 dollars this portable bluetooth speaker wins
as the ultimate jbl speaker to serenade and light up your camping experience
the decision for this one came down to these three important features
the 18 hour battery life and built-in power bank the cool light show effect
and usb playback being off the grid doesn't have
to be boring the partybox 300 has a built-in usb
port that will keep your phones charged so there's no need to pack a charging
brick plus you never have to run out of juice
the partybox 300 plugs right into a 12 volt dc output of any
car so it can recharge the built-in long-lasting battery
on a full charge the partybox 300 will give you 18 hours of play time
with this bluetooth speaker you will always have a backup plan
with an uninterruptible power supply from a car
and when the sun sets the partybox 300 will light up your campground with a
variety of cool light shows and for remote campgrounds where you
might not have good cellular service available
if any at all having the ability to play music offline from a usb
thumb drive is the best way to enjoy your music with this
cool feature you can plan ahead and pre-program your camping experience with
the playlist from a usb stick and for the bonus
points there's a mic and guitar input included
so you can plug your acoustic guitar in the partybox 300 and serenade your
friends with cool light shows now this is what i call glamping
and last but not least we have the jbl partybox
1000 for just under $1200 it's not cheap but this is the ultimate bluetooth
speaker to throw a house party this wins for the following reasons it
has the most exciting full panel led light show
it's a fully featured karaoke and dj performance machine
and it has concealed wheels that make it easy to transport
while this is the only speaker on our list that does not have a built-in
battery we see this being the best choice for
throwing a great house party with huge jbl sound the jbl partybox
1000 features two large seven-inch mid-range drivers and
a 12-inch down firing subwoofer for big room filling sound the full front panel
will light up and change colors to provide you and your guests a dynamic
light show that will recreate the dance club
experience right inside your living room connect two partybox speakers together
wirelessly with the tws feature or wired from one
rca output to another rca input for a bigger sound with exciting lighting
effects that will rock the house and make your party
the one people will remember just like the partybox 300
you can plug in a guitar or a microphone into the partybox 1000
and add karaoke to your next party as well stream music from a phone
or a tablet directly to the speaker over bluetooth or play music
offline from a usb stick we think you'll impress your friends when you use the
included dj launch pad to play the drums the guitar or the
piano to record and loop your performance all on the fly
this feature adds a whole new dimension to your typical bluetooth speaker and
it'll bring a ton of fun and excitement to wherever you set the
speaker up like we said before we see this being
used in a more permanent location because of its size
but if you do want to wheel it out onto the patio and plug it in
outside it has built-in handles and concealed wheels
for easy transport the partybox 1000 offers
unprecedented sound and performance your guests will remember
and with the ability to link up with a second partybox
you'll have more than enough sound to rock your next party
there are just too many bonus points to talk about here so be sure to check out
our full written comparison for all the juicy details on this
ultimate bluetooth speaker jbl is a name that has become synonymous
with portable bluetooth speakers and for good reason the make a bluetooth
speaker for almost any scenario and deciding which one is right for you
comes down to how you plan to use it all these speakers sound great so if you
have questions about which one of these speakers might be the best fit for how
you plan to use it feel free to give us a call chat with
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