Name | JBL Boombox 4 | JBL PartyBox On-The-Go |
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Type | Large | Party |
MSRP | $549.95 | $349.95 |
Released | 2025 | 2020 |
Availability | Available | Available |
Current price | Amazon | Amazon |
Speaker configuration | ||
Audio channels | 2.0 (stereo) | 1.0 (mono) |
Woofers (or full range): | 2× 5″ | 1× 5.25″ |
Tweeters: | 2× 0.75″ | 2× 1.75″ |
Subwoofers: | - | - |
Audio specs & features | ||
Watts RMS | 210 W (plugged in), 200 (battery) | 100 W |
Frequency range | 37.0 Hz - 20 kHz | 50.0 Hz - 20 kHz |
Wireless stereo pairing? | ✔ via app | ✔ TWS |
Party mode? (mono) | ✔ Auracast | ❌ |
Other (special) audio features? | AI Sound Boost, PlayTime boost (+6h) | Karaoke: mix music w/ mic/instrument input |
Connectivity | ||
Bluetooth version? | 5.4 | 4.2 |
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? | ✔ (USB-C) | ✔ |
3.5 mm AUX in? | ❌ | ✔ |
3.5 mm AUX out? | ❌ | ❌ |
Other in/outputs? | ❌ | ❌ |
Battery, power & charging | ||
Battery? | ✔ | ✔ |
Battery life | 28 hours | 6 hours |
Charge time | 3 hrs | 3.5 hrs |
Battery capacity | 99.02 Wh | 18 Wh |
Swappable battery? | Replaceable | ❌ |
Charging port(s): | AC | AC |
Powerbank function? | Yes; 1× USB-C ?W | Yes; 1× USB-A |
Buttons & controls | ||
Sound mode button(s)? | 'Bass Boost' (2 modes) | 'Bass Boost' |
Sound effect buttons? | ❌ | ❌ |
Other (special) buttons? | ❌ | Mic EQ |
App? | JBL Portable | ❌ |
Voice assistant? | ❌ | ❌ |
Lights | ||
Colored LEDS? | ❌ | 1× ring |
Strobe LEDS? | ❌ | ❌ |
Size & weight | ||
Size (cm H×W×D): | 26.29×50.64×21.29 | 24.5×49.0×22.8 |
Size (inch H×W×D): | 10.4×19.9×8.4 | 9.6×19.3×9.0 |
Weight (kg): | 5.89 | 6.5 |
Weight (lbs): | 13 | 16.5 |
Physical features | ||
IP Code | IP68 | IPX4 |
Transportation method? | 1 handle | 2 handles + shoulder strap |
Color options: | 3 colors: Black, blue, camo | 1 color: Black |
Other features? | - | - |
In the box | ||
Charger/cables? | Power cable | Power cable |
Accessories? | - | Wireless mic, shoulder strap |
More info | ||
Model number | JBLBOOMBOX4 | JBLPARTYBOXGO |
User guide / manual | Quick start guide | Quick start guide, Owner's Manual |
Official site link: | JBL.com | JBL.com |
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