JBL PartyBox 520 vs Sony XV800

Name JBL PartyBox 520 Sony SRS-XV800
Image JBL PartyBox 520 Sony SRS-XV800
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JBL PartyBox 520 – front
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Type Party Party
MSRP $879.95 $649.99
Released 2025 2023
Availability Available Available
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Speaker configuration
Audio channels 1.0 (mono) 2.0 (stereo)
Woofers (or full range): 2× 7.5″ 2× 170 mm
Tweeters: 2× 1″ 2× 60 mm (front), 2× 40 mm (rear)
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? ❌ Optical in
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 72.0×31.7×37.5
Size (inch H×W×D): 30.28×16.34×14.53 28.35×12.48×14.76
Weight (kg): 25.5 18.5
Weight (lbs): 56.2 40.79
Physical features
IP Code IPX4 IPX4
Transportation method? Wheels, 1 handle Wheels, handles
Color options: 1 color: Black 1 color: Black
Other features? - -
In the box
Charger/cables? Power cable AC power cable, Optical cable
Accessories? - -
More info
Model number JBLPARTYBOX520 YY7854E, SRS-XV800
User guide / manual Quick start guide Help Guide
Official site link: JBL.com Sony.com
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Key differences

The JBL PartyBox 520 costs $230 more ($879.95 vs $649.99) and is newer (2025 vs 2023). The Sony SRS-XV800 has more audio channels (2.0 vs 1.0), lasts longer per charge (25 hours vs 15 hours) and is lighter (18.5 kg vs 25.5 kg).

Only on the JBL PartyBox 520: 3.5 mm AUX out, swappable battery and Strobe LEDS (15× white LED). Other differences: Bluetooth (5.4 vs 5.2). Both have IPX4 water and dust resistance.

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