JBL Boombox 3 vs PartyBox 310

Name JBL Boombox 3 JBL PartyBox 310
Image JBL Boombox 3 JBL PartyBox 310
Type Large Party
MSRP $499.95 $549.95
Released 2022 2020
Availability Available Available
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Speaker configuration
Audio channels 2.0 (stereo) 1.0 (mono)
Woofers (or full range): 2× 2,75″ 2× 6.5″
Tweeters: 2× 0,75″ 2× 2.25″
Subwoofers: 1× 189×114 mm -
Audio specs & features
Watts RMS 180 W (plugged in), 136 W (battery) 240 W
Frequency range 40.0 Hz - 20 kHz 45.0 Hz - 20 kHz
Wireless stereo pairing? ✔ via app ✔ TWS
Party mode? (mono) ✔ PartyBoost ❌
Other (special) audio features? None Karaoke: mix music w/ mic/instrument input
Connectivity
Bluetooth version? 5.3 5.1
Wi-Fi? ❌ ❌
NFC? (for pairing) ❌ ❌
Radio? ❌ ❌
Audio inputs & outputs
Buit-in mic? (and function) ❌ ❌
Guitar/mic input? ❌ 1× TRS (mic), 1× TRS (guitar)
USB-A playback? ❌ ✔
3.5 mm AUX in? ✔ ✔
3.5 mm AUX out? ❌ ✔
Other in/outputs? ❌ ❌
Battery, power & charging
Battery? ✔ ✔
Battery life 24 hours 18 hours
Charge time 6.5 hrs 3.5 hrs
Battery capacity 72.6 Wh 72 Wh
Swappable battery? ❌ ❌
Charging port(s): AC AC
Powerbank function? Yes; 1× USB-A Yes; 1× USB-A
Buttons & controls
Sound mode button(s)? ❌ 'Bass Boost'
Sound effect buttons? ❌ ✔
Other (special) buttons? ❌ EQ, input select
App? JBL Portable app JBL PartyBox app
Voice assistant? ❌ ❌
Lights
Colored LEDS? ❌ 2× ring
Strobe LEDS? ❌ 4× white LED
Size & weight
Size (cm H×W×D): 25.7×48.2×20.0 68.8×32.6×36.8
Size (inch H×W×D): 10.1×19.0×7.9 27.0×12.8×14.5
Weight (kg): 6.7 17.42
Weight (lbs): 14.7 38.4
Physical features
IP Code IP67 IPX4
Transportation method? 1 handle Wheels, telescopic handle
Color options: 2 colors: Black, camo 1 color: Black
Other features? - Tripod mounting hole
In the box
Charger/cables? AC power adapter Power cable
Accessories? - -
More info
Model number JBLBOOMBOX3 JBLPARTYBOX310
User guide / manual Quick start guide Quick start guide, Owner's Manual
Official site link: JBL.com JBL.com
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Key differences

The JBL Boombox 3 is newer (2022 vs 2020), has more audio channels (2.0 vs 1.0), lasts longer per charge (24 hours vs 18 hours) and is lighter (6.7 kg vs 17.42 kg).

The JBL PartyBox 310 costs $50.00 more ($549.95 vs $499.95) and is more powerful (240 W vs 180 W). Only on the JBL Boombox 3: party mode (PartyBoost).

Only on the JBL PartyBox 310: guitar/mic input (1× TRS, mic, 1× TRS, guitar), USB-A playback, 3.5 mm AUX out, sound mode button ('Bass Boost'), sound effect buttons and Colored LEDS (2× ring). Other differences: Bluetooth (5.3 vs 5.1) and water resistance (IP67 vs IPX4).

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