| Name | Soundboks 4 | JBL PartyBox 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |
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| Type | Party | Party |
| MSRP | $999 | $879.95 |
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| Current price | Soundboks, Amazon | Amazon |
| Speaker configuration | ||
| Audio channels | 1.0 (mono) | 1.0 (mono) |
| Woofers (or full range): | 2× 10″ | 2× 7.5″ |
| Tweeters: | 1× comp. driver | 2× 1″ |
| Subwoofers: | - | - |
| Audio specs & features | ||
| Watts RMS | 216 W | 400 W |
| Frequency range | 40 Hz - 20 kHz | 40.0 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Wireless stereo pairing? | ✔ via app | ✔ TWS |
| Party mode? (mono) | ✔ TeamUP (5 max) | ✔ Auracast |
| Other (special) audio features? | None | Karaoke, AI Sound Boost |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth version? | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| Wi-Fi? | ❌ | ❌ |
| NFC? (for pairing) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Radio? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Audio inputs & outputs | ||
| Buit-in mic? (and function) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Guitar/mic input? | 2× TRS/XLR combo (guitar/mic) | 1× TRS/XLR (mic), 1× TRS/XLR (guitar/mic) |
| USB-A playback? | ❌ | ✔ (USB-C) |
| 3.5 mm AUX in? | ✔ | ✔ |
| 3.5 mm AUX out? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Other in/outputs? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Battery, power & charging | ||
| Battery? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Battery life | 40 hours (mid vol.), 6 hours (max vol.) | 15 hours |
| Charge time | 2 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Battery capacity | 99.84 Wh | 99.02 Wh |
| Swappable battery? | ✔ (extra battery sold separately) | ✔ (extra battery sold separately) |
| Charging port(s): | USB-C | AC |
| Powerbank function? | Yes; 1× USB-C 10W | Yes; 1× USB-C 30W |
| Buttons & controls | ||
| Sound mode button(s)? | ❌ | 'Bass boost' |
| Sound effect buttons? | ❌ | ✔ |
| Other (special) buttons? | ❌ | Mic EQ |
| App? | SOUNDBOKS app | JBL PartyBox app |
| Voice assistant? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Lights | ||
| Colored LEDS? | ❌ | 2× ring, 2× strips |
| Strobe LEDS? | ❌ | 15× white LED |
| Size & weight | ||
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 66.0×43×32 | 76.9×41.5×36.9 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 25.98×16.93×12.60 | 30.28×16.34×14.53 |
| Weight (kg): | 16.1 | 25.5 |
| Weight (lbs): | 35.5 | 56.2 |
| Physical features | ||
| IP Code | IP65 | IPX4 |
| Transportation method? | 1 handle | Wheels, 1 handle |
| Color options: | 2 colors: Black, gray | 1 color: Black |
| Other features? | Detachable grill, pole mount | - |
| In the box | ||
| Charger/cables? | Power adapter not included! (+$59) | Power cable |
| Accessories? | Grill removal tool | - |
| More info | ||
| Model number | 11-SB4_B | JBLPARTYBOX520 |
| User guide / manual | User Manual | Quick start guide |
| Official site link: | Soundboks.com | JBL.com |
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