JBL Boombox 2

Loud, distortion-free sound IPX7 water-resistant 24-hour battery life

Expensive Missing the best Bluetooth codecs Won’t work with original

JBL doesn’t reinvent all that much with this newer iteration of the Boombox, though did manage to change its multi-speaker connectivity and keep it friendly to water. A speaker like this was made for everything to do with being outside and makes for a...

Eye-catching, retro-inspired design ; Beefy sound, especially the bass ; Durable and waterproof

PartyBoost is not backwards compatible ; Only one USB Type-A output

The JBL Boombox 2 is a beautifully engineered beast of a Bluetooth speaker. The bass is outrageous in the best possible way and although you’re now limited to just one sound setting, the speaker sounds great both indoors and outside.

Very powerful audio performance, with booming bass and sculpted highs ; Waterproof ; Can charge mobile devices

Expensive ; Heavy and bulky ; Sound signature not for those seeking accuracy

JBL's Boombox 2 speaker is built for backyard parties, tailgates, and anywhere else you want to bring big Bluetooth audio.

Awesome sound pressure and very good and balanced sound! Long battery life. You can pair as many as you want. IPX7 waterproof.

The bass is a bit slow, and the wireless range is mediocre.

It is waterproof, it is even more powerful than last time, and it is very easy to use. And best of all, it sounds cleaner and better than most party speakers of the same caliber. The JBL Boombox 2 costs a bit, but it’s worth it.