Marshall Tufton vs JBL PartyBox 310

Name Marshall Tufton JBL PartyBox 310
Image Marshall Tufton JBL PartyBox 310
Type Large Party
MSRP $449.99 $549.95
Released 2019 2020
Availability Available Available
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Speaker configuration
Audio channels 2.0 (stereo) 1.0 (mono)
Woofers (or full range): 1× 5.25″, 2× 2″ full range 2× 6.5″
Tweeters: 1× 16 mm 2× 2.25″
Subwoofers: - -
Audio specs & features
Watts RMS 80 W 240 W
Frequency range 40.0 Hz - 20 kHz 45.0 Hz - 20 kHz
Wireless stereo pairing? ❌ ✔ TWS
Party mode? (mono) ❌ ❌
Other (special) audio features? None Karaoke: mix music w/ mic/instrument input
Connectivity
Bluetooth version? 5.0 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 20 hours 18 hours
Charge time 2.5 hrs 3.5 hrs
Battery capacity 56.17 Wh 72 Wh
Swappable battery? ❌ ❌
Charging port(s): AC AC
Powerbank function? ❌ Yes; 1× USB-A
Buttons & controls
Sound mode button(s)? ❌ 'Bass Boost'
Sound effect buttons? ❌ ✔
Other (special) buttons? Physical EQ buttons; bass, treble EQ, input select
App? ❌ JBL PartyBox app
Voice assistant? ❌ ❌
Lights
Colored LEDS? ❌ 2× ring
Strobe LEDS? ❌ 4× white LED
Size & weight
Size (cm H×W×D): 35.0×22.9×16.3 68.8×32.6×36.8
Size (inch H×W×D): 13.78×13.78×6.42 27.0×12.8×14.5
Weight (kg): 4.9 17.42
Weight (lbs): 10.8 38.4
Physical features
IP Code IPX2 IPX4
Transportation method? Carry strap Wheels, telescopic handle
Color options: 2 colors: Black&brass, black&metal 1 color: Black
Other features? Detachable carry strap Tripod mounting hole
In the box
Charger/cables? AC power cable Power cable
Accessories? Detachable carry strap -
More info
Model number 1005924, 1006118 JBLPARTYBOX310
User guide / manual Full manual Quick start guide, Owner's Manual
Official site link: Marshall.com JBL.com
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Key differences

The Marshall Tufton has more audio channels (2.0 vs 1.0), lasts longer per charge (20 hours vs 18 hours) and is lighter (4.9 kg vs 17.42 kg).

The JBL PartyBox 310 costs $99.96 more ($549.95 vs $449.99), is newer (2020 vs 2019), is more powerful (240 W vs 80 W) and has a larger battery (72 Wh vs 56.17 Wh).

Only on the JBL PartyBox 310: wireless stereo pairing (TWS), guitar/mic input (1× TRS, mic, 1× TRS, guitar), USB-A playback, 3.5 mm AUX out, powerbank function (1× USB-A) and sound mode button ('Bass Boost'). Other differences: Bluetooth (5.0 vs 5.1) and water resistance (IPX2 vs IPX4).

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