Sony XV500 vs JBL Boombox 3

Name Sony SRS-XV500 JBL Boombox 3
Image Sony SRS-XV500 JBL Boombox 3
Type Party Large
MSRP $399.99 $499.95
Released 2024 2022
Availability Available Available
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Speaker configuration
Audio channels 2.0 (stereo) 2.0 (stereo)
Woofers (or full range): 2× 140 mm 2× 2,75″
Tweeters: 2× 60 mm 2× 0,75″
Subwoofers: - 1× 189×114 mm
Audio specs & features
Watts RMS Not specified 180 W (plugged in), 136 W (battery)
Frequency range Not specified 40.0 Hz - 20 kHz
Wireless stereo pairing? ✔ via app ✔ via app
Party mode? (mono) ✔ (Party Connect) ✔ PartyBoost
Other (special) audio features? Karaoke: mix music w/ mic input None
Connectivity
Bluetooth version? 5.2 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 25 hours 24 hours
Charge time 3 hrs 6.5 hrs
Battery capacity ? 72.6 Wh
Swappable battery? ❌ ❌
Charging port(s): AC AC
Powerbank function? Yes; 1× USB-A 7.5W Yes; 1× USB-A
Buttons & controls
Sound mode button(s)? Mega Bass ❌
Sound effect buttons? Echo, Key control ❌
Other (special) buttons? Guitar/mic vol. knobs ❌
App? Sony Music Center JBL Portable app
Voice assistant? ❌ ❌
Lights
Colored LEDS? 2× area (top, bottom) ❌
Strobe LEDS? ❌ ❌
Size & weight
Size (cm H×W×D): 56.4×26.9×29.4 25.7×48.2×20.0
Size (inch H×W×D): 28.35×12.48×14.76 10.1×19.0×7.9
Weight (kg): 11.2 6.7
Weight (lbs): 24.69 14.7
Physical features
IP Code IPX4 IP67
Transportation method? 2 handles 1 handle
Color options: 1 color: Black 2 colors: Black, camo
Other features? - -
In the box
Charger/cables? AC power cable AC power adapter
Accessories? - -
More info
Model number YY7855E, SRS-XV500 JBLBOOMBOX3
User guide / manual Help Guide Quick start guide
Official site link: Sony.com JBL.com
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Key differences

The Sony SRS-XV500 is newer (2024 vs 2022) and lasts longer per charge (25 hours vs 24 hours). The JBL Boombox 3 costs $99.96 more ($499.95 vs $399.99) and is lighter (6.7 kg vs 11.2 kg).

Only on the Sony SRS-XV500: guitar/mic input (1× TRS, mic, 1× TRS, guitar/mic), USB-A playback, sound mode button (Mega Bass), sound effect buttons (Echo, Key control) and Colored LEDS (2× area, top, bottom). Other differences: Bluetooth (5.2 vs 5.3) and water resistance (IPX4 vs IP67).

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