JBL PartyBox 520 vs 320

Name JBL PartyBox 520 JBL PartyBox Stage 320
Image JBL PartyBox 520 JBL PartyBox Stage 320
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JBL PartyBox 520 – front
JBL PartyBox Stage 320 – front
Type Party Party
MSRP $879.95 $599.95
Released 2025 2024
Availability Available Available
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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× 1″
Subwoofers: - -
Audio specs & features
Watts RMS 400 W 240 W
Frequency range 40.0 Hz - 20 kHz 40.0 Hz - 20 kHz
Wireless stereo pairing? ✔ TWS ✔
Party mode? (mono) ✔ Auracast ✔ Auracast
Other (special) audio features? Karaoke, AI Sound Boost AI Sound Boost, karaoke: mix music with mic input
Connectivity
Bluetooth version? 5.4 5.4
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/mic)
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 hrs
Battery capacity 99.02 Wh 68 Wh
Swappable battery? ✔ (extra battery sold separately) ✔ (extra battery sold separately)
Charging port(s): AC AC
Powerbank function? Yes; 1× USB-C 30W Yes; 1× USB-A 10W
Buttons & controls
Sound mode button(s)? 'Bass boost' 'Bass Boost'
Sound effect buttons? ✔ ✔
Other (special) buttons? Mic EQ Mic EQ
App? JBL PartyBox app JBL PartyBox app
Voice assistant? ❌ ❌
Lights
Colored LEDS? 2× ring, 2× strips 2× ring + 2× strips
Strobe LEDS? 15× white LED 11× white LED
Size & weight
Size (cm H×W×D): 76.9×41.5×36.9 66.9×33.5×38.5
Size (inch H×W×D): 30.28×16.34×14.53 26.34×13.19×15.16
Weight (kg): 25.5 16.5
Weight (lbs): 56.2 36.38
Physical features
IP Code IPX4 IPX4
Transportation method? Wheels, 1 handle Wheels, handle, telescopic handle
Color options: 1 color: Black 2 colors: Black, white
Other features? - Tripod mounting hole
In the box
Charger/cables? Power cable Power cable
Accessories? - -
More info
Model number JBLPARTYBOX520 JBLPBSTAGE320
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 $280 more ($879.95 vs $599.95), is newer (2025 vs 2024), is more powerful (400 W vs 240 W) and has a larger battery (99.02 Wh vs 68 Wh).

The JBL PartyBox Stage 320 lasts longer per charge (18 hours vs 15 hours) and is lighter (16.5 kg vs 25.5 kg). Only on the JBL PartyBox 520: 3.5 mm AUX out. Both have IPX4 water and dust resistance.

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