JBL PartyBox 520 vs 310

Name JBL PartyBox 520 JBL PartyBox 310
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Type Party Party
MSRP $879.95 $549.95
Released 2025 2020
Availability Available Available
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× 2.25″
Subwoofers: - -
Audio specs & features
Watts RMS 400 W 240 W
Frequency range 40.0 Hz - 20 kHz 45.0 Hz - 20 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 5.1
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?
Battery, power & charging
Battery?
Battery life 15 hours 18 hours
Charge time 3 hrs 3.5 hrs
Battery capacity 99.02 Wh 72 Wh
Swappable battery? ✔ (extra battery sold separately)
Charging port(s): AC AC
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 EQ, input select
App? JBL PartyBox 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 68.8×32.6×36.8
Size (inch H×W×D): 30.28×16.34×14.53 27.0×12.8×14.5
Weight (kg): 25.5 17.42
Weight (lbs): 56.2 38.4
Physical features
IP Code IPX4 IPX4
Transportation method? Wheels, 1 handle Wheels, telescopic handle
Color options: 1 color: Black 1 color: Black
Other features? - Tripod mounting hole
In the box
Charger/cables? Power cable Power cable
Accessories? - -
More info
Model number JBLPARTYBOX520 JBLPARTYBOX310
User guide / manual Quick start guide Quick start guide, Owner's Manual
Official site link: JBL.com JBL.com
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