Short answer: the JBL Partybox 130. It ranks #5 of 50 party speakers by sound quality at $449.95; the Audiocase S10 ranks #34 and costs $892, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the JBL Partybox 130 gets right: Handle and wheels are convenient. The tradeoff: Boomier and less clear than the Partybox 120. High price.
What the Audiocase S10 offers: One of the loudest in category. Set against that: Not great sounding at low volumes. Better sounding at louder volumes.
One note: the Audiocase S10 is discontinued, but it still ranks #34 of 50 party speakers by sound quality, ahead of most of what is still sold new, so it is worth considering used.
Buy the JBL Partybox 130. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Audiocase S10 and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
If battery life is a priority, the Audiocase S10 is rated for 30 hours versus 15 hours for the JBL Partybox 130.
If water resistance matters to you, the JBL Partybox 130 at IPX4 (splashing) holds up far better than the Audiocase S10 at no water resistance.
Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox 130 | Audiocase S10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $449.95 | $892 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #5 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #34 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | aptX, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | - |
| Drivers | 2x 5.2" woofers, 2x 1" tweeters | 2x 10" woofers, 1" compression tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) | No |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Guitar Input | Yes | - |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | None |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | - |
| Removable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | Partially | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| USB Playback | Yes | No |
| Weight | 24.9 lbs / 11.3 kg | 43.7 lbs / 19.8 kg |
| Output Power | 200W | 3 x 73W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Dimensions | - | 25.6" x 15.7" x 11.8" (650 x 400 x 300 mm) |
| XLR Input | - | Yes |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
| Max Volume | - | 125dB |
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The Two Speakers In Full
JBL Partybox 130: $449.95 Amazon
Pros: Handle and wheels are convenient. Customizable color lighting modes. Quite neutral sound. Removable battery.
Cons: Boomier and less clear than the Partybox 120. High price. Note, JBL daisychain is not compatible with any other non-JBL speaker and is possibly a fully digital signal.
Full JBL Partybox 130 review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 |
| Charging Time | 3 hours |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Drivers | 2x 5.2" woofers, 2x 1" tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 200W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | Yes |
| Stereo | Partially |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes |
| Weight | 24.9 lbs / 11.3 kg |
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Audiocase S10: $892 Discontinued
Pros: One of the loudest in category.
Cons: Not great sounding at low volumes. Better sounding at louder volumes. Weird peaks in the midrange. Competes against the Soundboks but doesn’t sound as good. Discontinued.
Full Audiocase S10 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 25.6" x 15.7" x 11.8" (650 x 400 x 300 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 10" woofers, 1" compression tweeter |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | None |
| Max Volume | 125dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 3 x 73W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Removable Battery | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 43.7 lbs / 19.8 kg |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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