Short answer: the JBL Partybox 130. It ranks #5 of 50 party speakers by sound quality at $449.95; the Diamondboxx L2 ranks #37 and costs $1000, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The case for the JBL Partybox 130: Handle and wheels are convenient. The catch: Boomier and less clear than the Partybox 120. High price.
On the Diamondboxx L2 side: High-fidelity Class A/B amps with good bass response and clear sound at all volumes. Watch for: Boomyness in the 100hz region. Gets distorted. Too much treble.
Buy the JBL Partybox 130. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Diamondboxx L2 and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
If water resistance matters to you, the JBL Partybox 130 at IPX4 (splashing) holds up far better than the Diamondboxx L2 at no water resistance.
Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox 130 | Diamondboxx L2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $449.95 | $1000 |
| Ranked | #5 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #37 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | aptX HD, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 4.2 |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | 9 hours |
| Drivers | 2x 5.2" woofers, 2x 1" tweeters | 5.5" woofer, 1" tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) | No |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 40Hz - 22kHz (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 | AC Power brick |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Stereo | Partially | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| USB Playback | Yes | No |
| Weight | 24.9 lbs / 11.3 kg | 24.3 lbs / 11 kg |
| Output Power | 200W | 260W RMS |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Dimensions | - | 23" x 14.5" x 9.5" (584.2 x 368.3 x 241.3 mm) |
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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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Diamondboxx L2: $1000
Pros: High-fidelity Class A/B amps with good bass response and clear sound at all volumes. Fills large spaces at under 50% volume, comparable to medium bookshelf speakers. Stable bass response even at 15-20% volume. 6-48 hours battery on 400+ watts (9 hours full recharge). Built-in 2.1A USB power for charging devices. Over 1000 recharge cycles.
Cons: Boomyness in the 100hz region. Gets distorted. Too much treble. Too expensive.
Full Diamondboxx L2 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX HD, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Charging Time | 9 hours |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 23" x 14.5" x 9.5" (584.2 x 368.3 x 241.3 mm) |
| Drivers | 5.5" woofer, 1" tweeter |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 22kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 260W RMS |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | AC Power brick |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 24.3 lbs / 11 kg |
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