JBL PartyBox 520 vs 300

Name JBL PartyBox 520 JBL PartyBox 300
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JBL PartyBox 520 – front
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Type Party Party
MSRP $879.95 $499.95
Released 2025 2018
Availability Available Discontinued
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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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Key differences

The JBL PartyBox 520 costs $380 more ($879.95 vs $499.95), is newer (2025 vs 2018), is more powerful (400 W vs 240 W) and has a larger battery (99.02 Wh vs 74.88 Wh).

The JBL PartyBox 300 lasts longer per charge (18 hours vs 15 hours) and is lighter (15.84 kg vs 25.5 kg).

Only on the JBL PartyBox 520: party mode (Auracast), 3.5 mm AUX out, swappable battery, sound effect buttons, app (JBL PartyBox app) and water resistance (IPX4). Other differences: Bluetooth (5.4 vs 4.2) and charging port (AC vs AC and DC).

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