JBL Portable Link Smart Speakers (2017) vs DOSS SoundBox Plus (2019)

The JBL Link 10 (2017) was loved by reviewers at CNET, a highly trusted source that performs reliable in-depth testing. It did great in its "Best Christmas gifts for under $100: Bose and JBL wireless speakers, SNES Classic and more" roundup where it was named its "Ranked 2 out of 13", which, in itself, makes it a product worth considering.

As for the DOSS SoundBox Plus (2019), it was really well-received by reviewers at Rtings, a reliable source that's known for conducting its own, high-quality, in-depth testing. It performed great in its "The 4 Best Cheap Speakers - Winter 2023" roundup and was named its "Best Loud Cheap Speaker", which, on its own, makes it a product that warrants a closer look.

We couldn't find any sources that tested both of these Smart Speakers, so we only analyzed how they performed in reviews from different sites.

We first examined which sources rated each of these best and found that the JBL Link 10 (2017) got its highest, 9.5, rating from Technically Well, while the DOSS SoundBox Plus (2019) earned its best, 5.6, score from Rtings.

Lastly, in order to better compare them to their competition, we averaged out their review scores and found that the JBL Link 10 (2017) got received considerably better than the majority of other Smart Speakers - it earned an average of 8.2 out of 10 points, compared to the 7.4 overall rating of other Smart Speakers - while the DOSS SoundBox Plus (2019) performed worse than most of its competitors, with its average review score of 5.6.

It's worth keeping in mind, however, that a direct JBL Link 10 (2017) vs. DOSS SoundBox Plus (2019) comparison might not be realistic since they're priced differently and some sources have a tendency to review more expensive products better than cheaper ones.