The Bass Jaxx Trailblazer is a small, portable Bluetooth speaker. Its target market is people looking for a low-cost, boombox-style speaker that's easy to carry. It has color-changing lights around its two front-facing drivers, and you can even use it to listen to FM radio, though this requires using the included charging cable as an antenna. We purchased this from Five Below in the United States.
Our Verdict
The Bass Jaxx Trailblazer is poor for music. It struggles to reproduce deep bass, so basslines and kick drums lack weight. At the other end of the spectrum, its uneven treble also makes some vocals and instruments sound unnatural, and it plays stereo tracks in mono, which can make sounds like hard-panned guitars feel a bit quiet. It gets loud enough for casual listening in a small room, but you can't adjust its sound with an EQ.
Easy to carry thanks to its built-in handle.
Voices sound reasonably clear.
Lacks deep bass.
Downmixes stereo audio to mono.
Short battery life.
The Bass Jaxx Trailblazer is poor for videos and movies. Dialogue is reasonably clear, but the lack of deep bass takes the impact out of action scenes, and stereo is downmixed to mono, so epic film soundtracks lack a sense of width. More concerning, our unit skipped audio during video playback over Bluetooth with both Android and iOS phones. It also has high latency on Android, which can cause lip-sync issues, and there's no wired audio input as an alternative. That said, sync issues can vary with the connected device and app.
Easy to carry thanks to its built-in handle.
Voices sound reasonably clear.
Lacks deep bass.
Downmixes stereo audio to mono.
Short battery life.
The Bass Jaxx Trailblazer is okay for podcasts. Voices are generally understandable, thanks to its fairly even mid-range, though the jagged treble can make them sound harsh at times. It's easy to carry between rooms, and it has enough volume for a small space like a bedroom. However, its sound becomes noticeably duller if you're sitting off to the side, and its six-hour battery life means you won't get through a full day's listening without a recharge.
Easy to carry thanks to its built-in handle.
Voices sound reasonably clear.
Downmixes stereo audio to mono.
Short battery life.
The Bass Jaxx Trailblazer isn't suitable for voice assistant use since it doesn't have a microphone.
The Bass Jaxx Trailblazer is disappointing for outdoor use. Its carrying handle makes it easy to tote around with you, and it gets loud enough to hear during a small park hang. However, the cheap-feeling plastic and visible gaps in our unit's housing don't inspire much confidence, and there's no specified water or dust resistance. Its short battery life and highly directional sound, which becomes noticeably duller when listening from the sides, also make it a poor choice for longer outdoor gatherings.
Easy to carry thanks to its built-in handle.
Voices sound reasonably clear.
Lacks deep bass.
Downmixes stereo audio to mono.
Short battery life.
Cheap-feeling build quality.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Bass Jaxx Trailblazer is available in five colors: 'Black,' 'Black/Yellow,' 'Green,' 'Pink/Purple,' and 'Red.' We bought and tested the 'Black' version and took a photo of its label.
If you come across a different variant, let us know in the comments, and we'll update our review.
Popular Speaker Comparisons
The Bass Jaxx Trailblazer is a low-cost, boombox-style speaker with built-in lights and an FM radio. It looks similar to larger portable speakers like the Anker Soundcore Motion Boom Plus, Tribit StormBox Blast, and EarFun UBOOM X, but it's considerably more basic. It has very little deep bass, plays stereo music without separating left and right sounds, and lacks both a sound customization app and a water-resistance rating. All three alternatives offer fuller sound, longer battery life, and apps for adjusting their sound.
Learn more about how to choose a Bluetooth speaker in our buying guide, or check out our recommendations for the best portable Bluetooth speakers, the best outdoor speakers, and the loudest Bluetooth speakers.
The Anker Soundcore Motion Boom Plus is a much better speaker than the Bass Jaxx Trailblazer. It produces deeper bass, preserves separate left and right sounds in stereo tracks, and lets you adjust its sound through an app. It's also better built and lasts roughly 11 hours with its bass boost turned on, compared with the Bass Jaxx's six. That said, the Trailblazer is cheaper and has an FM radio.
The Tribit StormBox Blast and Bass Jaxx Trailblazer share a boombox-style design with carrying handles and colorful lights, but the similarities end there. The Tribit sounds much better and lasts over 32 hours instead of six. It also has a waterproof design that floats, making it much better suited to poolside use than the Bass Jaxx. On the other hand, the Bass Jaxx is cheaper and has an FM radio built in.
The EarFun UBOOM X is a more versatile speaker than the Bass Jaxx Trailblazer. It has a fuller, more balanced sound that you can customize extensively in its companion app. It also lasts over 39 hours per charge, far longer than the Bass Jaxx's six hours. Both speakers have carrying handles and colorful lights, but the Trailblazer feels much more cheaply made. Still, its lower price and built-in FM radio give it some appeal if you just want a basic speaker.
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