JBL PartyBox 310 vs Boombox 3

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

The JBL PartyBox 310 costs $50.00 more ($549.95 vs $499.95) and is more powerful (240 W vs 180 W). 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).

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).

Only on the JBL Boombox 3: party mode (PartyBoost). Other differences: Bluetooth (5.1 vs 5.3) and water resistance (IPX4 vs IP67).

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