Sony XV500 vs JBL PartyBox 310

Name Sony SRS-XV500 JBL PartyBox 310
Image Sony SRS-XV500 JBL PartyBox 310
Type Party Party
MSRP $399.99 $549.95
Released 2024 2020
Availability Available Available
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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× 2.25″
Subwoofers: - -
Audio specs & features
Watts RMS Not specified 240 W
Frequency range Not specified 45.0 Hz - 20 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 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/mic) 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 25 hours 18 hours
Charge time 3 hrs 3.5 hrs
Battery capacity ? 72 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 'Bass Boost'
Sound effect buttons? Echo, Key control ✔
Other (special) buttons? Guitar/mic vol. knobs EQ, input select
App? Sony Music Center JBL PartyBox app
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 68.8×32.6×36.8
Size (inch H×W×D): 28.35×12.48×14.76 27.0×12.8×14.5
Weight (kg): 11.2 17.42
Weight (lbs): 24.69 38.4
Physical features
IP Code IPX4 IPX4
Transportation method? 2 handles Wheels, telescopic handle
Color options: 1 color: Black 1 color: Black
Other features? - Tripod mounting hole
In the box
Charger/cables? AC power cable Power cable
Accessories? - -
More info
Model number YY7855E, SRS-XV500 JBLPARTYBOX310
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 2020), 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 17.42 kg).

The JBL PartyBox 310 costs $150 more ($549.95 vs $399.99). Only on the Sony SRS-XV500: party mode (Party Connect).

Only on the JBL PartyBox 310: 3.5 mm AUX out and Strobe LEDS (4× white LED). Other differences: Bluetooth (5.2 vs 5.1). Both have IPX4 water and dust resistance.

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