Sony XV500 vs JBL PartyBox 320

Name Sony SRS-XV500 JBL PartyBox Stage 320
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JBL PartyBox Stage 320 – front
Type Party Party
MSRP $399.99 $599.95
Released 2024 2024
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× 1″
Subwoofers: - -
Audio specs & features
Watts RMS Not specified 240 W
Frequency range Not specified 40.0 Hz - 20 kHz
Wireless stereo pairing? ✔ via app ✔
Party mode? (mono) ✔ (Party Connect) ✔ Auracast
Other (special) audio features? Karaoke: mix music w/ mic input AI Sound Boost, karaoke: mix music with mic input
Connectivity
Bluetooth version? 5.2 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/mic) 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 18 hours
Charge time 3 hrs 3 hrs
Battery capacity ? 68 Wh
Swappable battery? ❌ ✔ (extra battery sold separately)
Charging port(s): AC AC
Powerbank function? Yes; 1× USB-A 7.5W Yes; 1× USB-A 10W
Buttons & controls
Sound mode button(s)? Mega Bass 'Bass Boost'
Sound effect buttons? Echo, Key control ✔
Other (special) buttons? Guitar/mic vol. knobs Mic EQ
App? Sony Music Center JBL PartyBox app
Voice assistant? ❌ ❌
Lights
Colored LEDS? 2× area (top, bottom) 2× ring + 2× strips
Strobe LEDS? ❌ 11× white LED
Size & weight
Size (cm H×W×D): 56.4×26.9×29.4 66.9×33.5×38.5
Size (inch H×W×D): 28.35×12.48×14.76 26.34×13.19×15.16
Weight (kg): 11.2 16.5
Weight (lbs): 24.69 36.38
Physical features
IP Code IPX4 IPX4
Transportation method? 2 handles Wheels, handle, telescopic handle
Color options: 1 color: Black 2 colors: Black, white
Other features? - Tripod mounting hole
In the box
Charger/cables? AC power cable Power cable
Accessories? - -
More info
Model number YY7855E, SRS-XV500 JBLPBSTAGE320
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 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 16.5 kg).

The JBL PartyBox Stage 320 costs $200 more ($599.95 vs $399.99). Only on the JBL PartyBox Stage 320: swappable battery and Strobe LEDS (11× white LED). Other differences: Bluetooth (5.2 vs 5.4). Both have IPX4 water and dust resistance.

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