These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The JBL Partybox 1000 ranks #4 of 13 large party speakers by sound quality at $1,099.95; the Soundboks Mix ranks #36 of 53 party speakers by sound quality at $799.
Why pick the JBL Partybox 1000: A huge, powerful party speaker with excellent sound, deep bass, mic and guitar inputs, and wheels for moving it. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Soundboks Mix lacks. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Soundboks Mix. Watch for: Very large and heavy.
The Soundboks Mix is the battery-powered, lighter pick. A rugged, weatherproof party speaker with a swappable battery that runs all day at mid volume and fast USB-C charging. Its battery is rated for 40 hours, while the JBL Partybox 1000 needs an outlet. At 21.4 lbs (9.7 kg) it weighs much less than the JBL Partybox 1000 at 75 lbs (34 kg). It is rated IP65, while the JBL Partybox 1000 has no water resistance. The tradeoff: Doesn’t have as deep of bass as higher-ranked speakers, and can sound somewhat bright in the treble.
Buy the JBL Partybox 1000 at $1,099.95 if you want a large party speaker. Buy the Soundboks Mix at $799 if you want a party speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox 1000 | Soundboks Mix | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,099.95 | $799 |
| Ranked | #4 of 13 in Large Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #36 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery | 40 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC (additional codecs unverified) |
| Guitar Input | Yes | - |
| IP Rating | None | IP65 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | USB-C |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| USB Playback | Yes | No |
| Weight | 75 lbs (34 kg) | 21.4 lbs (9.7 kg) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | - |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (TeamUp, up to 5 speakers) |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| 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) | 19.1” x 13.5” x 10.9” (484 x 342 x 276 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 12” down-firing woofer, 2x 7” midrange, 1x compression horn tweeter | 10” woofer, 1.2” tweeter |
| Amplifier Power | 1100W | 72W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Wheels | Yes | - |
| Strap | No | - |
| Frequency Response | - | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 121dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Removable Battery | - | Yes |
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