Name | JBL PartyBox 720 | JBL PartyBox 520 |
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Type | Party | Party |
MSRP | $1099.95 | $879.95 |
Released | 2025 | 2025 |
Availability | Available | Available |
Current price | Amazon | Amazon |
Speaker configuration | ||
Audio channels | 1.0 (mono) | 1.0 (mono) |
Woofers (or full range): | 2× 9″ | 2× 7.5″ |
Tweeters: | 2× 1.25″ | 2× 1″ |
Subwoofers: | - | - |
Audio specs & features | ||
Watts RMS | 800 W | 400 W |
Frequency range | 32.0 Hz - 20 kHz | 40.0 Hz - 20 kHz |
Wireless stereo pairing? | ✔ | ✔ TWS |
Party mode? (mono) | ✔ Auracast | ✔ Auracast |
Other (special) audio features? | Karaoke: mix music w/ mic/instrument input | Karaoke, AI Sound Boost |
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/XLR (mic), 1× TRS/XLR (guitar/mic) |
USB-A playback? | ✔ (USB-C) | ✔ (USB-C) |
3.5 mm AUX in? | ✔ | ✔ |
3.5 mm AUX out? | ✔ | ✔ |
Other in/outputs? | ❌ | ❌ |
Battery, power & charging | ||
Battery? | ✔ | ✔ |
Battery life | 15 hours | 15 hours |
Charge time | 3 hrs | 3 hrs |
Battery capacity | 198.04 Wh | 99.02 Wh |
Swappable battery? | ✔ (2× JBL Battery 600 included, 99.02 Wh each) | ✔ (extra battery sold separately) |
Charging port(s): | AC | AC |
Powerbank function? | Yes; 1× USB-C 30W | 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, 4× strips | 2× ring, 2× strips |
Strobe LEDS? | 20× white LED | 15× white LED |
Size & weight | ||
Size (cm H×W×D): | 94.2×41.6×40.6 | 76.9×41.5×36.9 |
Size (inch H×W×D): | 37.1×16.38×16 | 30.28×16.34×14.53 |
Weight (kg): | 31.0 | 25.5 |
Weight (lbs): | 68.3 | 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 | JBLPARTYBOX720 | JBLPARTYBOX520 |
User guide / manual | Quick start guide | Quick start guide |
Official site link: | JBL.com | JBL.com |
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