Audio Pro vs JBL Audio Systems

Audio Pro offers the Addon T3+ portable Bluetooth speaker at £149 and the C5 MkII multi-room WiFi speaker at £209 in grey or £246.97 in black. JBL covers a broader price span, from the GO 4 ultra-portable Bluetooth speaker at £39.99 and the Charge 6 at £169 in white or red to the PartyBox Club 120 at £329.

Audio Pro's strength is WiFi multi-room streaming, with the C5 MkII able to group with other Audio Pro speakers, while the Addon T3+ offers portable listening on its built-in battery. For portable use, the Addon T3+ at £149 and the Charge 6 at £169 are the closest matches in price. JBL is built around Bluetooth and bass-rich sound. The Charge 6 is waterproof and drop-proof, and many JBL models support Auracast, so several speakers can be linked for bigger sound. The PartyBox Club 120 is a large party speaker with light shows, while the GO 4 is an ultra-portable choice for a bag or a desk.

Audio Pro suits listeners who want design-led speakers for a living room and plan to expand into a multi-room set-up with Scandinavian styling in grey or black. JBL suits people who want rugged speakers for travel, the garden or the beach, and party hosts who want loud sound and lights. Buyers who already use Sonos or another large multi-room brand should note that Audio Pro's ecosystem is smaller, so check that its speakers will work with the streaming services they use.

Bottom line: choose Audio Pro if you want WiFi multi-room speakers with Scandinavian design, starting at £149. Choose JBL if you need a rugged, waterproof portable speaker or a PartyBox for parties, with prices from £39.99 to £329.