Bose SoundLink Plus VS House of Marley Jammin

The Bose SoundLink Plus and House of Marley Jammin differ significantly in terms of size and water resistance. The Bose speaker has a larger volume of 1997.64 cm³ compared to the House of Marley’s 138.13 cm³, making it noticeably bulkier. Additionally, the Bose model offers an IP67 ingress protection rating, meaning it is both waterproof and dustproof, while the House of Marley has a lower IPX5 rating, indicating it is water-resistant but not fully waterproof.

In terms of design features, both speakers have a control panel placed on the device, but neither includes a travel bag, detachable cable, remote control, or neckband speaker. Neither speaker has RGB lighting or a touch screen, keeping their designs relatively simple. The Bose SoundLink Plus is taller and wider with a height of 100.08 mm and a width of 231.14 mm, compared to the House of Marley Jammin, which is smaller at 65 mm in height and 85 mm in width. The thickness also varies, with the Bose speaker measuring 86.36 mm versus the slimmer 25 mm thickness of the House of Marley.

Another point of difference is the neodymium magnet, which both speakers lack, so there’s no distinction in this feature. Overall, the Bose SoundLink Plus is a larger, more rugged option, whereas the House of Marley Jammin is a more compact, water-resistant speaker.

Both the Bose SoundLink Plus and House of Marley Jammin have identical specifications when it comes to sound features. Neither speaker includes stereo speakers, a subwoofer, a passive radiator, a noise-canceling microphone, or magnetic shielding. Both models lack these advanced sound technologies, so in terms of specialized audio enhancements, there are no differences between them.

As a result, both products offer a straightforward audio experience without the added complexities of high-end sound features like subwoofers or noise-canceling microphones. Whether you choose the Bose SoundLink Plus or the House of Marley Jammin, the sound capabilities are fairly similar in this regard.

The Bose SoundLink Plus and House of Marley Jammin differ in battery life and battery indicators. The Bose speaker offers a longer battery life of 20 hours, while the House of Marley lasts 14 hours. The Bose model also includes a battery level indicator, allowing users to easily check remaining power, which the House of Marley lacks.

Both speakers feature rechargeable batteries and lack removable batteries. Neither supports wireless charging, so charging will be done via standard methods for both products. In terms of power features, the Bose SoundLink Plus provides a more extended playtime and additional battery monitoring compared to the House of Marley Jammin.

The Bose SoundLink Plus and House of Marley Jammin offer identical connectivity specifications across several categories. Neither speaker supports Bluetooth pairing via NFC, has a 3.5 mm audio jack socket, an AUX input, nor any aptX variants (Lossless, Adaptive, HD, Low Latency). Additionally, both speakers lack support for AAC, AirPlay, Chromecast, Auracast, Bluetooth LE Audio, and Ethernet. Neither model supports Wi-Fi or has a microphone input.

Both speakers provide a maximum Bluetooth range of 10 meters and include one USB port. They also feature USB Type-C, ensuring compatibility with modern charging and data transfer standards. Neither speaker has an external memory slot or is DLNA-certified.

Overall, in terms of connectivity, both products are quite similar, with no significant differences in supported features.

The Bose SoundLink Plus and House of Marley Jammin are quite similar in terms of features. Both products can be used wirelessly, support remote smartphone control, and have voice prompts. Neither model supports fast pairing, has voice commands, or includes a radio. Both lack a mute function and cannot be used as a power bank.

However, both speakers do feature a sleep timer, allowing users to set a time limit for playback before the speaker automatically turns off.

Overall, the two products share nearly identical feature sets, with no significant differences between them in this category.

The Bose SoundLink Plus and House of Marley Jammin differ when it comes to pairing for stereo sound. The Bose SoundLink Plus does not support stereo pairing, while the House of Marley Jammin does offer this feature, allowing you to connect multiple speakers for a stereo experience.

Aside from this difference, there are no additional specifications provided in this group for either product, so the key distinction is in the stereo pairing capability.