JBL Boombox review: 23 facts and highlights

There is a control panel on the device body, so you can easily access the volume control or remote without having to interact with a cable or another device it's connected to.

The lowest frequency at which the device produces audio. The lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass.

Wireless devices allow users more freedom of movement.

A passive radiator looks like a normal driver (speaker) from the front, but on the backside all of its 'guts' are removed. Passive radiators allow woofers to produce deep tones that otherwise may not have been possible. They can have the same sonic output as larger speaker cabinets, but in a much smaller size.

A speaker driver is an individual transducer that converts electrical energy to sound waves. More drivers may result in better sound quality.

The battery can be recharged and used over again.

Device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures due to any kind of weather.

The highest frequency at which device produces audio. The higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble.

Signal-to-noise ratio is a measure that compares the level of a desired signal (meaningful information) to the level of background noise (unwanted signal), the bigger the less perceived noise.

The manufacturer offers a branded wireless charging kit. To charge the device, you simply put it down on its charging base.

The time it takes to fully charge the battery.

This device works without batteries. It weighs less and you don't have to worry about recharging or replacing the battery.

With more USB ports, you are able to connect more devices.

Multipoint allows you to link to more Bluetooth devices and switch between them. For example you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

The device's battery life (when in use) as given by the manufacturer. With a longer battery life you have to charge the device less often.

The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.