Anker Soundcode Flare Mini vs JBL Boombox 3 - Where are the differences?

Let's compare the Anker Soundcode Flare Mini and the JBL Boombox 3 and take a closer look at the differences. The speaker Soundcode Flare Mini of Anker is from the year 2019. Thus, the device is older than the JBL Boombox 3 with the year of publication 2022.

Size and weight

The two devices differ in their dimensions. The smaller a loudspeaker is, the more practical it is in use, of course.

• Anker Soundcode Flare Mini: 9 cm x 15.6 cm x 9 cm
• JBL Boombox 3: 20.0 cm x 48.2 cm x 25.7 cm

Battery

The battery life is shorter with the Anker Soundcode Flare Mini with up to 12,0 hours than with the JBL Boombox 3. There the battery life is up to 24,0 hours. In practice, the specification of the battery life can often be somewhat lower, since the manufacturers specify the maximum possible performance. In comparison the Anker Soundcode Flare Mini with 3,5 hours has a shorter loading time than the JBL Boombox 3 with 6,5 hours.

Waterproof

Both speakers are waterproof. The Anker Soundcode Flare Mini is certified with IPX7. With the JBL Boombox 3 a IPX67 certification is present.

Bluetooth

The built-in Bluetooth differs in the versions. The Anker Soundcode Flare Mini has Bluetooth version 5.0 installed. At the JBL Boombox 3 the newer version 5.3 is integrated. A newer Bluetooth version offers a better stability in the connection. Thus also a higher comfort in the application is given.

Powerbank

The JBL Boombox 3 can be used as powerbank. With the Powerbank function, other devices can be charged via USB using the speaker. Of course, this is at the expense of the battery life of the speaker.

Leistung

The performance is the Anker Soundcode Flare Mini at 10 Watt. The JBL Boombox 3 has a power of 1x80 + 2x10 + 2x30 Watt.

Lichteffekte

In the comparison of the two speakers only the Anker Soundcode Flare Mini has light effects. This has no advantage for the sound. The light effects only have an effect on the appearance. With the Anker Soundcode Flare Mini the effects are colored.