BOSS Audio MGR350B vs JBL PRV-175

Last updated: November 9, 2026

The BOSS Audio MGR350B is the better marine stereo overall, rated 2.7 to 2.2. The BOSS Audio MGR350B leads on features, water rating and pre-amp outputs. The JBL PRV-175 costs $21.56 less ($157.38 vs $178.94).

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BOSS Audio MGR350B vs JBL PRV-175

Which should you buy?

Scores side by side

Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every gauge-hole marine stereo; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.

Factor weightBOSS Audio MGR350BJBL PRV-175
Overall rating2.7/52.2/5
Amplifier power 20%50 RMS power at 4 ohm not published (neutral score used)23 20 W RMS x 4 at 4 ohm
Zones 15%0 single zone0 single zone
Pre-amp outputs 10%29 3 RCA output sets14 2 RCA output sets at 2 V
Features 25%35 weather band, Bluetooth, USB playback20 Bluetooth, USB playback
Water rating 10%70 IPX6 front40 IPX5 front
Display 10%50 display not published (neutral score used)50 display not published (neutral score used)
Warranty 10%0 warranty not published, scored as none0 warranty not published, scored as none

Specifications

BOSS Audio MGR350BJBL PRV-175
Audio
Amplifier power (RMS, 4 ohm)-20 W x 4 RMS
Zones11
RCA output sets32 at 2 V
Sources and control
BluetoothYesYes
USB playbackYesYes
Phone appNoNo
SiriusXM-readyNoNo
NMEA 2000NoNo
Wi-Fi or AirPlay 2NoNo
Weather bandYesNo
DAB+NoNo
CD playerNoNo
Camera inputNoNo
Build
MountGauge holeGauge hole
Front water ratingIPX6IPX5

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