Name | JBL PartyBox 520 | JBL PartyBox 300 |
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Type | Party | Party |
MSRP | $879.95 | $499.95 |
Released | 2025 | 2018 |
Availability | Available | Discontinued |
Current price | Amazon | Amazon |
Speaker configuration | ||
Audio channels | 1.0 (mono) | 1.0 (mono) |
Woofers (or full range): | 2× 7.5″ | 2× 6.5″ |
Tweeters: | 2× 1″ | 2× 2.5″ |
Subwoofers: | - | - |
Audio specs & features | ||
Watts RMS | 400 W | 240 W |
Frequency range | 40.0 Hz - 20 kHz | 45.0 Hz - 18 kHz |
Wireless stereo pairing? | ✔ TWS | ✔ TWS |
Party mode? (mono) | ✔ Auracast | ❌ |
Other (special) audio features? | Karaoke, AI Sound Boost | 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/XLR (mic), 1× TRS/XLR (guitar/mic) | 1× TRS (mic), 1× TRS (guitar) |
USB-A playback? | ✔ (USB-C) | ✔ |
3.5 mm AUX in? | ✔ | ✔ |
3.5 mm AUX out? | ✔ | ❌ |
Other in/outputs? | ❌ | RCA |
Battery, power & charging | ||
Battery? | ✔ | ✔ |
Battery life | 15 hours | 18 hours |
Charge time | 3 hrs | 5.0 hrs |
Battery capacity | 99.02 Wh | 74.88 Wh |
Swappable battery? | ✔ (extra battery sold separately) | ❌ |
Charging port(s): | AC | AC and DC |
Powerbank function? | Yes; 1× USB-C 30W | Yes; 1× USB-A |
Buttons & controls | ||
Sound mode button(s)? | 'Bass boost' | 'Bass Boost' |
Sound effect buttons? | ✔ | ❌ |
Other (special) buttons? | Mic EQ | ❌ |
App? | JBL PartyBox app | ❌ |
Voice assistant? | ❌ | ❌ |
Lights | ||
Colored LEDS? | 2× ring, 2× strips | 2× ring |
Strobe LEDS? | 15× white LED | 4× white LED |
Size & weight | ||
Size (cm H×W×D): | 76.9×41.5×36.9 | 69.0×31.0×32.0 |
Size (inch H×W×D): | 30.28×16.34×14.53 | 27.2×12.2×12.6 |
Weight (kg): | 25.5 | 15.84 |
Weight (lbs): | 56.2 | 34.9 |
Physical features | ||
IP Code | IPX4 | None |
Transportation method? | Wheels, 1 handle | 2 handles |
Color options: | 1 color: Black | 1 color: Black |
Other features? | - | - |
In the box | ||
Charger/cables? | Power cable | Power cable |
Accessories? | - | 12V DC cable (car charging) |
More info | ||
Model number | JBLPARTYBOX520 | JBLPARTYBOX300 |
User guide / manual | Quick start guide | Quick start guide, Owner's Manual |
Official site link: | JBL.com | JBL.com |
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