| Name | JBL PartyBox 520 | Sony SRS-XV500 |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |
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| Type | Party | Party |
| MSRP | $879.95 | $399.99 |
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| Current price | Amazon | Amazon |
| Speaker configuration | ||
| Audio channels | 1.0 (mono) | 2.0 (stereo) |
| Woofers (or full range): | 2× 7.5″ | 2× 140 mm |
| Tweeters: | 2× 1″ | 2× 60 mm |
| Subwoofers: | - | - |
| Audio specs & features | ||
| Watts RMS | 400 W | Not specified |
| Frequency range | 40.0 Hz - 20 kHz | Not specified |
| Wireless stereo pairing? | ✔ TWS | ✔ via app |
| Party mode? (mono) | ✔ Auracast | ✔ (Party Connect) |
| Other (special) audio features? | Karaoke, AI Sound Boost | Karaoke: mix music w/ mic input |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth version? | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| 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/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 | 25 hours |
| Charge time | 3 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Battery capacity | 99.02 Wh | ? |
| Swappable battery? | ✔ (extra battery sold separately) | ❌ |
| Charging port(s): | AC | AC |
| Powerbank function? | Yes; 1× USB-C 30W | Yes; 1× USB-A 7.5W |
| Buttons & controls | ||
| Sound mode button(s)? | 'Bass boost' | Mega Bass |
| Sound effect buttons? | ✔ | Echo, Key control |
| Other (special) buttons? | Mic EQ | Guitar/mic vol. knobs |
| App? | JBL PartyBox app | Sony Music Center |
| Voice assistant? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Lights | ||
| Colored LEDS? | 2× ring, 2× strips | 2× area (top, bottom) |
| Strobe LEDS? | 15× white LED | ❌ |
| Size & weight | ||
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 76.9×41.5×36.9 | 56.4×26.9×29.4 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 30.28×16.34×14.53 | 28.35×12.48×14.76 |
| Weight (kg): | 25.5 | 11.2 |
| Weight (lbs): | 56.2 | 24.69 |
| Physical features | ||
| IP Code | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Transportation method? | Wheels, 1 handle | 2 handles |
| Color options: | 1 color: Black | 1 color: Black |
| Other features? | - | - |
| In the box | ||
| Charger/cables? | Power cable | AC power cable |
| Accessories? | - | - |
| More info | ||
| Model number | JBLPARTYBOX520 | YY7855E, SRS-XV500 |
| User guide / manual | Quick start guide | Help Guide |
| Official site link: | JBL.com | Sony.com |
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