| Name | JBL PartyBox On-The-Go | JBL Boombox 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |
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| Type | Party | Large |
| MSRP | $349.95 | $449.95 |
| Released | 2020 | 2020 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| Current price | Amazon | Amazon |
| Speaker configuration | ||
| Audio channels | 1.0 (mono) | 2.0 (stereo) |
| Woofers (or full range): | 1× 5.25″ | 2× 4″ |
| Tweeters: | 2× 1.75″ | 2× 0.75″ |
| Subwoofers: | - | - |
| Audio specs & features | ||
| Watts RMS | 100 W | 160 W (plugged in)., 120 W (battery) |
| Frequency range | 50.0 Hz - 20 kHz | 50.0 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Wireless stereo pairing? | ✔ TWS | ✔ via app |
| Party mode? (mono) | ❌ | ✔ PartyBoost |
| Other (special) audio features? | Karaoke: mix music w/ mic/instrument input | None |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth version? | 4.2 | 5.1 |
| Wi-Fi? | ❌ | ❌ |
| NFC? (for pairing) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Radio? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Audio inputs & outputs | ||
| Buit-in mic? (and function) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Guitar/mic input? | 1× TRS (mic), 1× TRS (guitar) | ❌ |
| USB-A playback? | ✔ | ❌ |
| 3.5 mm AUX in? | ✔ | ✔ |
| 3.5 mm AUX out? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Other in/outputs? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Battery, power & charging | ||
| Battery? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Battery life | 6 hours | 24 hours |
| Charge time | 3.5 hrs | 6.5 hrs |
| Battery capacity | 18 Wh | 72.6 Wh |
| Swappable battery? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Charging port(s): | AC | AC and DC |
| Powerbank function? | Yes; 1× USB-A | Yes; 1× USB-A 10W |
| Buttons & controls | ||
| Sound mode button(s)? | 'Bass Boost' | ❌ |
| Sound effect buttons? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Other (special) buttons? | Mic EQ | ❌ |
| App? | ❌ | JBL Portable app |
| Voice assistant? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Lights | ||
| Colored LEDS? | 1× ring | ❌ |
| Strobe LEDS? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Size & weight | ||
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 24.5×49.0×22.8 | 25.7×48.5×20.1 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 9.6×19.3×9.0 | 7.9×19.1×10.1 |
| Weight (kg): | 6.5 | 5.91 |
| Weight (lbs): | 16.5 | 13 |
| Physical features | ||
| IP Code | IPX4 | IPX7 |
| Transportation method? | 2 handles + shoulder strap | 1 handle |
| Color options: | 1 color: Black | 2 colors: Black, camo |
| Other features? | - | - |
| In the box | ||
| Charger/cables? | Power cable | DC power adapter |
| Accessories? | Wireless mic, shoulder strap | - |
| More info | ||
| Model number | JBLPARTYBOXGO | JBLBOOMBOX2 |
| User guide / manual | Quick start guide, Owner's Manual | Quick start guide |
| Official site link: | JBL.com | JBL.com |
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