These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The JBL Partybox 130 ranks #7 of 53 party speakers by sound quality at $449.95; the JBL Boombox 3 Wifi ranks #26 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality at $389.95.
What the JBL Partybox 130 does well: A manageable party speaker with balanced, powerful sound, deep bass, a removable battery and a light show. It links with other speakers (Auracast), which the JBL Boombox 3 Wifi cannot. It has an adjustable EQ, which the JBL Boombox 3 Wifi lacks. Watch for: It is still bass-forward and less clear than the PartyBox 120 in direct comparisons.
The JBL Boombox 3 Wifi is the longer-running, lighter option. A big, waterproof stereo boombox with Wi-Fi, a long battery and enough volume for any outdoor party. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 15 for the JBL Partybox 130. At 14.6 lbs (6.6 kg) it weighs much less than the JBL Partybox 130 at 24.9 lbs (11.3 kg). It is rated IP67 against IPX4 for the JBL Partybox 130. The tradeoff: Bass boosted.
Buy the JBL Partybox 130 at $449.95 for a party speaker, or the JBL Boombox 3 Wifi at $389.95 for a boombox speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox 130 | JBL Boombox 3 Wifi | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $449.95 | $389.95 |
| Ranked | #7 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #26 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | - |
| Drivers | 2x 5.2” woofers, 2x 1” tweeters | 1x 189mm subwoofer + 2x 81mm woofers + 2x 20mm tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) | No |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Guitar Input | Yes | - |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IP67 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cable |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Stereo | Partially | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | No |
| Weight | 24.9 lbs (11.3 kg) | 14.6 lbs (6.6 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 200W | 200W AC / 140W battery |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Dimensions | 22.6”H x 11.7”W x 11.9”D (575 x 298.4 x 303 mm) | 19.1” x 10.1” x 7.9” (484 x 256 x 200 mm) |
| Strap | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 43Hz |
| Maximum SPL | - | 111dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Wi-Fi | - | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | - | No |
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