Short answer: the JBL Partybox 1000 as the more established flagship, the JBL Partybox 710 if you want a lightshow. The 1000 is right up there with the Partybox Ultimate and was the previous speaker in that size, though it has no app. The 710 adds lightshow ability but is very large and heavy.
Buy the JBL Partybox 710. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $450.95 less than the JBL Partybox 1000.
If water resistance matters to you, the JBL Partybox 710 at IPX4 (splashing) holds up far better than the JBL Partybox 1000 at no water resistance.
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A huge, powerful party speaker with excellent sound, deep bass, mic and guitar inputs, and wheels for moving it.
A big, powerful mains party speaker with excellent sound and deep bass, plus wheels and a handle for moving it.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox 1000 | JBL Partybox 710 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,099.95 | $649.00 |
| Ranked | #4 of 13 in Large Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #7 of 13 in Large Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery | No Battery |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Guitar Input | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | None | IPX4 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 75 lbs (34 kg) | 61.7 lbs (28 kg) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | No |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (3 band) |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (PartyBoost) |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.1 |
| Dimensions | 15.6” x 41.3” x 15.4” (397 x 1050 x 390 mm) | 15.7” x 35.6” x 17.2” (399 x 905 x 436 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 12” down-firing woofer, 2x 7” midrange, 1x compression horn tweeter | 2x 8” woofer, 2x 2.75” tweeter |
| Amplifier Power | 1100W | 800W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Wheels | Yes | Yes |
| Strap | No | No |
| Removable Battery | - | No |
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