| Name | Sony SRS-XV800 | JBL PartyBox 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |
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| Type | Party | Party |
| MSRP | $649.99 | $1299.95 |
| Released | 2023 | 2019 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| Current price | Amazon | Amazon |
| Speaker configuration | ||
| Audio channels | 2.0 (stereo) | 1.0 (mono) |
| Woofers (or full range): | 2× 170 mm | 2× 7″ |
| Tweeters: | 2× 60 mm (front), 2× 40 mm (rear) | 1× comp. driver |
| Subwoofers: | - | 1× 12″ |
| Audio specs & features | ||
| Watts RMS | Not specified | 800 W |
| Frequency range | Not specified | 30.0 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 | 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? | Optical in | RCA |
| Battery, power & charging | ||
| Battery? | ✔ | ❌ |
| Battery life | 25 hours | N/A |
| Charge time | 3 hrs | N/A |
| Battery capacity | ? | N/A |
| Swappable battery? | ❌ | N/A |
| 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 Boost' |
| Sound effect buttons? | Echo, Key control | ✔ via DJ Pad |
| Other (special) buttons? | Guitar/mic vol. knobs | Full DJ pad |
| App? | Sony Music Center | ❌ |
| Voice assistant? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Lights | ||
| Colored LEDS? | 2× area (top, bottom) | 2× ring + entire front |
| Strobe LEDS? | ❌ | 6× white LED |
| Size & weight | ||
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 72.0×31.7×37.5 | 105.0×39.7×39.0 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 28.35×12.48×14.76 | 41.3×15.6×15.3 |
| Weight (kg): | 18.5 | 34.7 |
| Weight (lbs): | 40.79 | 76.5 |
| Physical features | ||
| IP Code | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Transportation method? | Wheels, handles | Wheels, 1 handle |
| Color options: | 1 color: Black | 1 color: Black |
| Other features? | - | - |
| In the box | ||
| Charger/cables? | AC power cable, Optical cable | Power cable |
| Accessories? | - | Air Gesture bracelet |
| More info | ||
| Model number | YY7854E, SRS-XV800 | JBLPARTYBOX1000 |
| User guide / manual | Help Guide | Quick start guide, Owner's Manual |
| Official site link: | Sony.com | JBL.com |
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