Product Comparison: Jawbone BIG Jambox vs Bose SoundLink III

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Jawbone BIG Jambox Wireless Bluetooth Speaker - Graphite Hex

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Bose SoundLink III Bluetooth Speaker

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General Specifications

Brand

Jawbone

Bose

Model

BIG Jambox

SoundLink III

Origin

USA

Mexico

About the product

BIG JAMBOX turns any mobile device (phone, tablet, media player, computer) into a portable, party-powering, hi-fi sound system that wirelessly delivers amazingly clear, full audio at any volume.

Meet the speaker that brings your music and friends together—with a style that’s all your own. The SoundLink Bluetooth speaker III is our best-performing mobile Bluetooth speaker. It plays louder and longer than its popular predecessor, with advanced Bose technologies that reproduce the fullness, clarity and depth of your music. And a colorful assortment of optional covers let you personalize your speaker.

Key Specs

Connection Type

Exclusive LiveAudio technology lets you experience your music like never before—as if you’re sitting front row, hearing it live.

Pairs easily with your smartphone, iPad or other Bluetooth devices. The speaker remembers the most recent six devices you've used, so reconnecting is even simpler.

Battery Life

15 hour(s)

14 hour(s)

Range

30 ft.

Battery Life
Connection Type

Size & Weight

Color

Black

Silver/Black

Height

6.5 in.

5.1 in.

Width

11.2 in.

9.6 in.

Depth

4.3 in.

1.9 in.

Weight

4.5 lbs.

3.03 lbs.

Jawbone BIG Jambox

Bose SoundLink III

Features

Controls

Buttons

Material

Plastic/Metal

Display Type

Accessories Included

Wall charger, stereo cable, and micro-USB cable

Extras

BIG JAMBOX has a built-in microphone that lets you enjoy hands-free calls and video chats using Skype, GoogleTalk, and FaceTime. Whether you’re in a conference room or cooking in the kitchen, your conversations will come through loud, crisp, and clear.

Silicone button panel protects from dirt and dust

Battery Type

February 6, 2014

Interfaces

AUX In

Yes

Micro USB

Yes

AUX In
Micro USB

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

1 year(s)

Certifications

cULus

Other Information

Manual

Manufacturer

Closed

Product manuals

http://cdn2.bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/97405.pdf

https://assets.bose.com/content/dam/Bose_DAM/Web/consumer_electronics/support/pdfs/soundlink_bluetooth_speaker_iii/Soundlink_bluetooth_speaker_III_qsg_multi.pdf

Ebay

4.3

4.6

Number of speakers

Reviews

Amazon

4.3

Bluetooth version (if specified by manufacturer)

Yes

Site of manufacturer

4.6