Short answer: the JBL PartyBox 100 is the better sound-first choice if you find one, while the PartyBox 330 is the current convenience choice with wheels and a handle. The older 100 is unusually neutral for the category and reaches deep, with only a small upper-midrange peak. The 330 improves transportability, but its own notes say its sound remains close to the 310 and Stage 320 despite the output increase. The JBL Partybox 100 is discontinued; its replacement is the JBL Partybox Club 120.
The case for the JBL Partybox 330: Handle and wheels are convenient. The tradeoff: Sound quality is nearly identical to the 310 and Stage 320 despite the power bump.
Buy the JBL PartyBox 100 if you find one in good condition and want the more neutral, deep-bass party speaker.
Buy the JBL PartyBox 330 if wheels and a handle make the larger speaker practical for your use.
If battery life is a priority, the JBL Partybox 330 is rated for 18 hours versus 12 hours for the JBL Partybox 100.
Water resistance is not close: the JBL Partybox 330 is rated at IPX4 (splashing), well ahead of the JBL Partybox 100 at no water resistance.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox 100 | JBL Partybox 330 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499.99 Discontinued | $629.95 |
| Ranked | #8 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #2 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 41Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 6.0 |
| Charging Time | 6.5 hours | 3 hours |
| Dimensions | 11.3” x 21.7” x 11.4” (288 x 551 x 290 mm) | 26.1”H x 13.1”W x 14.8”D (662.5 x 334 x 375 mm) |
| EQ | No | Yes (Smart EQ mode) |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Guitar Input | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | None | IPX4 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) | Yes (USB-C, 5V/1A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Partially | Partially |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 21.4 lbs (9.7 kg) | 37.7 lbs (17.1 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 160W | 280W |
| Drivers | 2x 5.25” (133mm) woofers + 2x 2.25” (57mm) tweeters | 2x 6.5” (165mm) woofers + 2x 1” (25mm) PEN dome tweeters |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Strap | No | No |
| Inputs | - | Optical |
| Removable Battery | - | Yes |
| Wheels | - | Yes |
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