| Name | JBL PartyBox 710 | JBL PartyBox 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |
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| Type | Party | Party |
| MSRP | $799.50 | $879.95 |
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| Current price | Amazon | Amazon |
| Speaker configuration | ||
| Audio channels | 1.0 (mono) | 1.0 (mono) |
| Woofers (or full range): | 2× 8″ | 2× 7.5″ |
| Tweeters: | 2× 2.75″ | 2× 1″ |
| Subwoofers: | - | - |
| Audio specs & features | ||
| Watts RMS | 800 W | 400 W |
| Frequency range | 35.0 Hz - 20 kHz | 40.0 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Wireless stereo pairing? | ✔ TWS | ✔ TWS |
| Party mode? (mono) | ❌ | ✔ Auracast |
| Other (special) audio features? | Karaoke: mix music w/ mic/instrument input | Karaoke, AI Sound Boost |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth version? | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| Wi-Fi? | ❌ | ❌ |
| NFC? (for pairing) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Radio? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Audio inputs & outputs | ||
| Buit-in mic? (and function) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Guitar/mic input? | 1× TRS (mic), 1× TRS (guitar/mic) | 1× TRS/XLR (mic), 1× TRS/XLR (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 | N/A | 15 hours |
| Charge time | N/A | 3 hrs |
| Battery capacity | N/A | 99.02 Wh |
| Swappable battery? | N/A | ✔ (extra battery sold separately) |
| Charging port(s): | AC | AC |
| Powerbank function? | Yes; 1× USB-A | Yes; 1× USB-C 30W |
| 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? | 4× white LED + 15× colored | 15× white LED |
| Size & weight | ||
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 90.5×39.9×43.6 | 76.9×41.5×36.9 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 35.6×15.7×17.2 | 30.28×16.34×14.53 |
| Weight (kg): | 27.8 | 25.5 |
| Weight (lbs): | 61.3 | 56.2 |
| Physical features | ||
| IP Code | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Transportation method? | Wheels, 1 handle | Wheels, 1 handle |
| Color options: | 1 color: Black | 1 color: Black |
| Other features? | - | - |
| In the box | ||
| Charger/cables? | Power cable | Power cable |
| Accessories? | - | - |
| More info | ||
| Model number | JBLPARTYBOX710 | JBLPARTYBOX520 |
| User guide / manual | Quick start guide, Owner's Manual | Quick start guide |
| Official site link: | JBL.com | JBL.com |
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