Short answer: both are discontinued, so this only matters if you are buying used. Used, the JBL Partybox 100 is the better pick: it ranks #8 of 53 party speakers by sound quality (rated 4.4/5), against #10 (rated 4.3/5) for the JBL Partybox 300. If you want one new, the JBL Partybox 330 replaces the JBL Partybox 300 and is rated 4.6/5 at $629.95.
Buy the JBL Partybox 100 only if you find one used in good condition; both are discontinued, and it is the better rated of the two. For a new speaker, buy the JBL Partybox 330, which replaces the JBL Partybox 300.
If battery life is a priority, the JBL Partybox 300 is rated for 18 hours versus 12 hours for the JBL Partybox 100.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox 100 | JBL Partybox 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499.99 Discontinued | $300 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #8 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #10 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 41Hz | 40Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Charging Time | 6.5 hours | - |
| Dimensions | 11.3” x 21.7” x 11.4” (288 x 551 x 290 mm) | 27” x 13” x 12.7” (685.8 x 330.2 x 322.6 mm) |
| EQ | No | No |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 45Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Partially | Yes (lying down) |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 21.4 lbs (9.7 kg) | 35.3 lbs (16 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 160W | 120W |
| Drivers | 2x 5.25” (133mm) woofers + 2x 2.25” (57mm) tweeters | 2x 6.5” (165mm) woofers + 3x 2.25” (57mm) tweeters |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Strap | No | No |
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