These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The JBL Partybox 1000 ranks #3 of 13 large party speakers by sound quality at $1,099.95; the JBL Partybox 300 ranks #10 of 44 party speakers by sound quality at $300.
What the JBL Partybox 1000 does well: Sounds right up there with the JBL Partybox Ultimate that replaced it, and is the better value of the two. It has an adjustable EQ, which the JBL Partybox 300 lacks. The tradeoff: Very large and heavy.
The JBL Partybox 300 is the battery-powered, lighter choice. Exceptional sound quality with crisp, crystal clear highs and midranges, hard punchy bass without muddiness. Its battery is rated for 18 hours, while the JBL Partybox 1000 needs an outlet. At 35.3 lbs (16 kg) it weighs much less than the JBL Partybox 1000 at 75 lbs (34 kg). The catch: Hard to carry, too tall, drags on the ground.
One note: the JBL Partybox 300 is no longer sold new, but at #10 of 44 party speakers by sound quality it still outranks most current models, so used is worth considering.
Buy the JBL Partybox 1000 at $1,099.95 if you want a large party speaker. Buy the JBL Partybox 300 at $300 if you want a party speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox 1000 | JBL Partybox 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,099.95 | $300 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #3 of 13 in Large Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #10 of 44 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Guitar Input | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 75 lbs (34 kg) | 35.3 lbs (16 kg) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | - |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes (lying down) |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | No | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Dimensions | 15.6” x 41.3” x 15.4” (397 x 1050 x 390 mm) | 27” x 13” x 12.7” (685.8 x 330.2 x 322.6 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 12” down-firing woofer, 2x 7” midrange, 1x compression horn tweeter | 2x 6.5” (165mm) woofers + 3x 2.25” (57mm) tweeters |
| Amplifier Power | 1100W | 120W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Wheels | Yes | - |
| Strap | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 40Hz |
| Frequency Response | - | 45Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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The Two Speakers In Full
JBL Partybox 1000: $1,099.95 Amazon eBay
Pros: Sounds right up there with the JBL Partybox Ultimate that replaced it, and is the better value of the two. A 12-inch down-firing woofer, two 7-inch midranges and a compression horn tweeter run on 1100W, with mic and guitar inputs and a waterfall light show. A handle and wheels make the 34 kg cabinet easy to move.
Cons: Very large and heavy. No battery. No app.
Full JBL Partybox 1000 review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 1100W |
|---|---|
| App | No |
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Built-in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 15.6” x 41.3” x 15.4” (397 x 1050 x 390 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 12” down-firing woofer, 2x 7” midrange, 1x compression horn tweeter |
| EQ | Yes |
| Guitar Input | Yes |
| IP Rating | None |
| Lights | Yes |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes |
| Strap | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes |
| Weight | 75 lbs (34 kg) |
| Wheels | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | No |
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JBL Partybox 300: $300 Discontinued eBay
Newer model: the JBL Partybox 330, ranked higher, rated 4.6/5.
Pros: Exceptional sound quality with crisp, crystal clear highs and midranges, hard punchy bass without muddiness. 2x 6.5” woofers + 3x 2.25” tweeters, bass boost function, 45Hz-20kHz frequency range. 18-hour battery with 10400mAh capacity. Multiple inputs (RCA, USB, 3.5mm aux, mic, guitar). LED light modes (meter/pulse/party). True Wireless Stereo pairing up to 2 units. Measured bass extension of 40Hz (-10dB).
Cons: Hard to carry, too tall, drags on the ground. Max spl and bass extension are only as good as the Partybox 100. No real reason to ever get one, get a Partybox 100 instead. Discontinued.
Full JBL Partybox 300 review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 120W |
|---|---|
| App | No |
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 40Hz |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 27” x 13” x 12.7” (685.8 x 330.2 x 322.6 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 6.5” (165mm) woofers + 3x 2.25” (57mm) tweeters |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | Yes |
| IP Rating | None |
| Lights | Yes |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes (lying down) |
| Strap | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes |
| Weight | 35.3 lbs (16 kg) |
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