Sony XV500 vs JBL PartyBox 300

Name Sony SRS-XV500 JBL PartyBox 300
Image Sony SRS-XV500 JBL PartyBox 300
Type Party Party
MSRP $399.99 $499.95
Released 2024 2018
Availability Available Discontinued
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Speaker configuration
Audio channels 2.0 (stereo) 1.0 (mono)
Woofers (or full range): 2× 140 mm 2× 6.5″
Tweeters: 2× 60 mm 2× 2.5″
Subwoofers: - -
Audio specs & features
Watts RMS Not specified 240 W
Frequency range Not specified 45.0 Hz - 18 kHz
Wireless stereo pairing? ✔ via app ✔ TWS
Party mode? (mono) ✔ (Party Connect) ❌
Other (special) audio features? Karaoke: mix music w/ mic input Karaoke: mix music w/ mic/instrument input
Connectivity
Bluetooth version? 5.2 4.2
Wi-Fi? ❌ ❌
NFC? (for pairing) ❌ ❌
Radio? ❌ ❌
Audio inputs & outputs
Buit-in mic? (and function) ❌ ❌
Guitar/mic input? 1× TRS (mic), 1× TRS (guitar/mic) 1× TRS (mic), 1× TRS (guitar)
USB-A playback? ✔ ✔
3.5 mm AUX in? ✔ ✔
3.5 mm AUX out? ❌ ❌
Other in/outputs? ❌ RCA
Battery, power & charging
Battery? ✔ ✔
Battery life 25 hours 18 hours
Charge time 3 hrs 5.0 hrs
Battery capacity ? 74.88 Wh
Swappable battery? ❌ ❌
Charging port(s): AC AC and DC
Powerbank function? Yes; 1× USB-A 7.5W Yes; 1× USB-A
Buttons & controls
Sound mode button(s)? Mega Bass 'Bass Boost'
Sound effect buttons? Echo, Key control ❌
Other (special) buttons? Guitar/mic vol. knobs ❌
App? Sony Music Center ❌
Voice assistant? ❌ ❌
Lights
Colored LEDS? 2× area (top, bottom) 2× ring
Strobe LEDS? ❌ 4× white LED
Size & weight
Size (cm H×W×D): 56.4×26.9×29.4 69.0×31.0×32.0
Size (inch H×W×D): 28.35×12.48×14.76 27.2×12.2×12.6
Weight (kg): 11.2 15.84
Weight (lbs): 24.69 34.9
Physical features
IP Code IPX4 None
Transportation method? 2 handles 2 handles
Color options: 1 color: Black 1 color: Black
Other features? - -
In the box
Charger/cables? AC power cable Power cable
Accessories? - 12V DC cable (car charging)
More info
Model number YY7855E, SRS-XV500 JBLPARTYBOX300
User guide / manual Help Guide Quick start guide, Owner's Manual
Official site link: Sony.com JBL.com
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Key differences

The Sony SRS-XV500 is newer (2024 vs 2018), has more audio channels (2.0 vs 1.0), lasts longer per charge (25 hours vs 18 hours) and is lighter (11.2 kg vs 15.84 kg).

The JBL PartyBox 300 costs $99.96 more ($499.95 vs $399.99). Only on the Sony SRS-XV500: party mode (Party Connect), sound effect buttons (Echo, Key control), app (Sony Music Center) and water resistance (IPX4).

Only on the JBL PartyBox 300: Strobe LEDS (4× white LED). Other differences: Bluetooth (5.2 vs 4.2) and charging port (AC vs AC and DC).

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