JBL Boombox 3 vs PartyBox 720

Name JBL Boombox 3 JBL PartyBox 720
Image JBL Boombox 3 JBL PartyBox 720
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JBL PartyBox 720 – front
Type Large Party
MSRP $499.95 $1099.95
Released 2022 2025
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Speaker configuration
Audio channels 2.0 (stereo) 1.0 (mono)
Woofers (or full range): 2× 2,75″ 2× 9″
Tweeters: 2× 0,75″ 2× 1.25″
Subwoofers: 1× 189×114 mm -
Audio specs & features
Watts RMS 180 W (plugged in), 136 W (battery) 800 W
Frequency range 40.0 Hz - 20 kHz 32.0 Hz - 20 kHz
Wireless stereo pairing? ✔ via app ✔
Party mode? (mono) ✔ PartyBoost ✔ Auracast
Other (special) audio features? None Karaoke: mix music w/ mic/instrument input
Connectivity
Bluetooth version? 5.3 5.4
Wi-Fi? ❌ ❌
NFC? (for pairing) ❌ ❌
Radio? ❌ ❌
Audio inputs & outputs
Buit-in mic? (and function) ❌ ❌
Guitar/mic input? ❌ 1× TRS/XLR (mic), 1× TRS/XLR (guitar/mic)
USB-A playback? ❌ ✔ (USB-C)
3.5 mm AUX in? ✔ ✔
3.5 mm AUX out? ❌ ✔
Other in/outputs? ❌ ❌
Battery, power & charging
Battery? ✔ ✔
Battery life 24 hours 15 hours
Charge time 6.5 hrs 3 hrs
Battery capacity 72.6 Wh 198.04 Wh
Swappable battery? ❌ ✔ (2× JBL Battery 600 included, 99.02 Wh each)
Charging port(s): AC AC
Powerbank function? Yes; 1× USB-A Yes; 1× USB-C 30W
Buttons & controls
Sound mode button(s)? ❌ 'Bass boost'
Sound effect buttons? ❌ ✔
Other (special) buttons? ❌ Mic EQ
App? JBL Portable app JBL PartyBox app
Voice assistant? ❌ ❌
Lights
Colored LEDS? ❌ 2× ring, 4× strips
Strobe LEDS? ❌ 20× white LED
Size & weight
Size (cm H×W×D): 25.7×48.2×20.0 94.2×41.6×40.6
Size (inch H×W×D): 10.1×19.0×7.9 37.1×16.38×16
Weight (kg): 6.7 31.0
Weight (lbs): 14.7 68.3
Physical features
IP Code IP67 IPX4
Transportation method? 1 handle Wheels, 1 handle
Color options: 2 colors: Black, camo 1 color: Black
Other features? - -
In the box
Charger/cables? AC power adapter Power cable
Accessories? - -
More info
Model number JBLBOOMBOX3 JBLPARTYBOX720
User guide / manual Quick start guide Quick start guide
Official site link: JBL.com JBL.com
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Key differences

The JBL Boombox 3 has more audio channels (2.0 vs 1.0), lasts longer per charge (24 hours vs 15 hours) and is lighter (6.7 kg vs 31.0 kg).

The JBL PartyBox 720 costs $600 more ($1099.95 vs $499.95), is newer (2025 vs 2022), is more powerful (800 W vs 180 W) and has a larger battery (198.04 Wh vs 72.6 Wh).

Only on the JBL PartyBox 720: guitar/mic input (1× TRS/XLR, mic, 1× TRS/XLR, guitar/mic), USB-A playback (USB-C), 3.5 mm AUX out, swappable battery, sound mode button ('Bass boost') and sound effect buttons. Other differences: Bluetooth (5.3 vs 5.4) and water resistance (IP67 vs IPX4).

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