JBL PartyBox On-The-Go vs Boombox 4

Name JBL PartyBox On-The-Go JBL Boombox 4
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JBL PartyBox On-The-Go – front
JBL Boombox 4 – backJBL Boombox 4 – top
Type Party Large
MSRP $349.95 $549.95
Released 2020 2025
Availability Available Available
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Speaker configuration
Audio channels 1.0 (mono) 2.0 (stereo)
Woofers (or full range): 1× 5.25″ 2× 5″
Tweeters: 2× 1.75″ 2× 0.75″
Subwoofers: - -
Audio specs & features
Watts RMS 100 W 210 W (plugged in), 200 (battery)
Frequency range 50.0 Hz - 20 kHz 37.0 Hz - 20 kHz
Wireless stereo pairing? ✔ TWS ✔ via app
Party mode? (mono) ❌ ✔ Auracast
Other (special) audio features? Karaoke: mix music w/ mic/instrument input AI Sound Boost, PlayTime boost (+6h)
Connectivity
Bluetooth version? 4.2 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) ❌
USB-A playback? ✔ ✔ (USB-C)
3.5 mm AUX in? ✔ ❌
3.5 mm AUX out? ❌ ❌
Other in/outputs? ❌ ❌
Battery, power & charging
Battery? ✔ ✔
Battery life 6 hours 28 hours
Charge time 3.5 hrs 3 hrs
Battery capacity 18 Wh 99.02 Wh
Swappable battery? ❌ Replaceable
Charging port(s): AC AC
Powerbank function? Yes; 1× USB-A Yes; 1× USB-C ?W
Buttons & controls
Sound mode button(s)? 'Bass Boost' 'Bass Boost' (2 modes)
Sound effect buttons? ❌ ❌
Other (special) buttons? Mic EQ ❌
App? ❌ JBL Portable
Voice assistant? ❌ ❌
Lights
Colored LEDS? 1× ring ❌
Strobe LEDS? ❌ ❌
Size & weight
Size (cm H×W×D): 24.5×49.0×22.8 26.29×50.64×21.29
Size (inch H×W×D): 9.6×19.3×9.0 10.4×19.9×8.4
Weight (kg): 6.5 5.89
Weight (lbs): 16.5 13
Physical features
IP Code IPX4 IP68
Transportation method? 2 handles + shoulder strap 1 handle
Color options: 1 color: Black 3 colors: Black, blue, camo
Other features? - -
In the box
Charger/cables? Power cable Power cable
Accessories? Wireless mic, shoulder strap -
More info
Model number JBLPARTYBOXGO JBLBOOMBOX4
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 Boombox 4 costs $200 more ($549.95 vs $349.95), is newer (2025 vs 2020), has more audio channels (2.0 vs 1.0), is more powerful (210 W vs 100 W), lasts longer per charge (28 hours vs 6 hours), has a larger battery (99.02 Wh vs 18 Wh) and is lighter (5.89 kg vs 6.5 kg).

Only on the JBL PartyBox On-The-Go: guitar/mic input (1× TRS, mic, 1× TRS, guitar), 3.5 mm AUX in and Colored LEDS (1× ring).

Only on the JBL Boombox 4: party mode (Auracast), swappable battery (Replaceable) and app (JBL Portable). Other differences: Bluetooth (4.2 vs 5.4) and water resistance (IPX4 vs IP68).

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