JBL PartyBox 120 vs Boombox 3

Name JBL PartyBox Club 120 JBL Boombox 3
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JBL PartyBox Club 120 – front
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Type Party Large
MSRP $399.95 $499.95
Released 2024 2022
Availability Available Available
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Speaker configuration
Audio channels 1.0 (mono) 2.0 (stereo)
Woofers (or full range): 2× 5.25″ 2× 2,75″
Tweeters: 2× 2.25″ 2× 0,75″
Subwoofers: - 1× 189×114 mm
Audio specs & features
Watts RMS 160 W 180 W (plugged in), 136 W (battery)
Frequency range 40.0 Hz - 20 kHz 40.0 Hz - 20 kHz
Wireless stereo pairing? ✔ ✔ via app
Party mode? (mono) ✔ Auracast ✔ PartyBoost
Other (special) audio features? AI Sound Boost, karaoke: mix music with mic input None
Connectivity
Bluetooth version? 5.4 5.3
Wi-Fi? ❌ ❌
NFC? (for pairing) ❌ ❌
Radio? ❌ ❌
Audio inputs & outputs
Buit-in mic? (and function) ❌ ❌
Guitar/mic input? 1× TRS (mic), 1× TRS (guitar/mic) ❌
USB-A playback? ✔ ❌
3.5 mm AUX in? ✔ ✔
3.5 mm AUX out? ❌ ❌
Other in/outputs? ❌ ❌
Battery, power & charging
Battery? ✔ ✔
Battery life 12 hours 24 hours
Charge time 3.5 hrs 6.5 hrs
Battery capacity 34 Wh 72.6 Wh
Swappable battery? ✔ (extra battery sold separately) ❌
Charging port(s): AC AC
Powerbank function? Yes; 1× USB-A Yes; 1× USB-A
Buttons & controls
Sound mode button(s)? 'Bass Boost' ❌
Sound effect buttons? ✔ ❌
Other (special) buttons? ❌ ❌
App? JBL PartyBox app JBL Portable app
Voice assistant? ❌ ❌
Lights
Colored LEDS? 2× ring + 2× strips ❌
Strobe LEDS? 9× white LED ❌
Size & weight
Size (cm H×W×D): 57.0×28.8×29.7 25.7×48.2×20.0
Size (inch H×W×D): 22.4×11.4×11.7 10.1×19.0×7.9
Weight (kg): 11.05 6.7
Weight (lbs): 24.35 14.7
Physical features
IP Code IPX4 IP67
Transportation method? 1 fold-up handle 1 handle
Color options: 2 colors: Black, white 2 colors: Black, camo
Other features? Tripod mounting hole -
In the box
Charger/cables? Power cable AC power adapter
Accessories? - -
More info
Model number JBLPBCLUB120 JBLBOOMBOX3
User guide / manual Quick start guide, Owner's Manual Quick start guide
Official site link: JBL.com JBL.com
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Key differences

The JBL PartyBox Club 120 is newer (2024 vs 2022). The JBL Boombox 3 costs $100 more ($499.95 vs $399.95), has more audio channels (2.0 vs 1.0), is more powerful (180 W vs 160 W), lasts longer per charge (24 hours vs 12 hours), has a larger battery (72.6 Wh vs 34 Wh) and is lighter (6.7 kg vs 11.05 kg).

Only on the JBL PartyBox Club 120: guitar/mic input (1× TRS, mic, 1× TRS, guitar/mic), USB-A playback, swappable battery, sound mode button ('Bass Boost'), sound effect buttons and Colored LEDS (2× ring + 2× strips). Other differences: Bluetooth (5.4 vs 5.3) and water resistance (IPX4 vs IP67).

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