JBL Boombox 4 vs PartyBox On-The-Go

Name JBL Boombox 4 JBL PartyBox On-The-Go
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JBL PartyBox On-The-Go – front
Type Large Party
MSRP $549.95 $349.95
Released 2025 2020
Availability Available Available
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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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Key differences

The JBL Boombox 4 costs $200 more ($549.95 vs $349.95), is newer (2025 vs 2020), has more audio channels (2.0 vs 1.0), is more powerful (210 W vs 100 W), lasts longer per charge (28 hours vs 6 hours), has a larger battery (99.02 Wh vs 18 Wh) and is lighter (5.89 kg vs 6.5 kg).

Only on the JBL Boombox 4: party mode (Auracast), swappable battery (Replaceable) and app (JBL Portable).

Only on the JBL PartyBox On-The-Go: guitar/mic input (1× TRS, mic, 1× TRS, guitar), 3.5 mm AUX in and Colored LEDS (1× ring). Other differences: Bluetooth (5.4 vs 4.2) and water resistance (IP68 vs IPX4).

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