Short answer: the dB Technologies B-Hype M for a lighter PA; the JBL Partybox 330 for wheeled party duty. The B-Hype M is a professional 95W 10-inch powered 2-way portable PA at just 27 lbs (12.2 kg), but it has no deep bass. The Partybox 330 brings convenient handles and wheels, yet our notes say its sound quality is nearly identical to the 310 and Stage 320 despite the power bump.
Buy the dB Technologies B-Hype M ($450) for a battery-powered PA speaker; the JBL Partybox 330 ($629.95) suits a party speaker instead.
Battery life favors the JBL Partybox 330: rated for 18 hours against 4 hours for the dB Technologies B-Hype M.
Water resistance is not close: the JBL Partybox 330 is rated at IPX4 (splashing), well ahead of the dB Technologies B-Hype M at no water resistance.
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Specifications Side By Side
| dB Technologies B-Hype M | JBL Partybox 330 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $450 Discontinued | $629.95 |
| Ranked | #16 of 17 in Battery-Powered PA Speakers | #2 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Passive | No | - |
| App | No | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 62Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 4 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Dimensions | 11.8” x 22.4” x 11.9” (300 x 568 x 301 mm) | 26.1”H x 13.1”W x 14.8”D (662.5 x 334 x 375 mm) |
| Drivers | 10” woofer, 1” compression driver | 2x 6.5” (165mm) woofers + 2x 1” (25mm) PEN dome tweeters |
| EQ | No | Yes (Smart EQ mode) |
| Frequency Response | 62Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| IP Rating | None | IPX4 |
| Inputs | XLR/TRS combo (mic/line), stereo RCA, 3.5mm stereo, USB/SD media, Bluetooth | Optical |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-C, 5V/1A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes | Partially |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| USB Playback | No | Yes |
| Weight | 27.6 lbs (12.5 kg) | 37.7 lbs (17.1 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 95W RMS / 190W peak | 280W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Configuration | Battery-powered 2-way active PA | - |
| Cabinet Material | Polypropylene | - |
| Rigging | 36mm pole mount | - |
| Coverage | 90° H x 45° V | - |
| Maximum SPL | 123dB | - |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | Not specified | - |
| DSP | Bass and treble EQ; CH1/RF priority ducking | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| XLR Input | Yes | - |
| RCA Input | Yes | - |
| TRS Input | Yes | - |
| Optical Input | No | - |
| Coaxial Input | No | - |
| USB Input | Yes | - |
| HDMI Input | No | - |
| AES Input | No | - |
| Microphone Input | Yes | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| Guitar Input | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 6.0 |
| Charging Time | - | 3 hours |
| Removable Battery | - | Yes |
| Lights | - | Yes |
| Wheels | - | Yes |
| Strap | - | No |
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