Short answer: the 130 if you want the features, the 110 if you want the value — and read the note about the 120 before deciding either way. The 130 ranks #5 out of 44 party speakers at $449.95; the 110 ranks #7 at $299.95.
What $150 buys. Auracast pairing (the 110 has no multi-speaker mode at all), a 7-band app EQ against 3, 15 hours of battery against 12, and 200 W against 160 W. Both weigh about 11 kg, both are IPX4, both have aux inputs and wheels.
The catch on the 130. Our notes describe it as boomier and less clear than the Partybox 120 — its own close sibling. If you are shopping this tier, look at the party size ranking before committing, because JBL’s line has several near-identical models at different prices and the ordering is not what the model numbers suggest.
The catch on the 110. Its bass does not reach as deep as the older Partybox 100, and our notes make a pointed comparison: it is about as loud as, and only slightly deeper than, a Tribit Stormbox Blast — which is far smaller, sounds better, and costs $180. Increasing the treble one step in the app helps the 110 noticeably.
The bigger question is whether you need this class at all. Both are heavy, both need AC to charge, and both are worse than a good boombox for everyday listening. Buy one only if you regularly host groups large enough to need it — the portable buyer’s guide covers where that line falls.
Buy the 130 for Auracast and the better EQ. Buy the 110 on discount if you just need volume for occasional parties.
Last updated: August 07, 2026
Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox 130 | JBL Partybox 110 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $449.95 | $299.95 |
| Ranked | #5 of 44 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #7 of 44 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 5.1 |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | 3.5 hours |
| Driver | 2x 5.2" woofers, 2x 1" tweeters | 2x 5.25" woofers, 2x 2.25" tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) | Yes (3 band) |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | — |
| Guitar Input | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Microphone Input | Yes | Yes |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes | Yes |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | Yes | — |
| Stereo | Partially | Partially |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 24.9 lbs / 11.3 kg | 23.8 lbs / 10.8 kg |
| Output Power | 200W | 160W |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | — | 41Hz |
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.
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 |
| Charging Time | 3 hours |
| Driver | 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 |
| Output Power | 200W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| 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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JBL Partybox 110: $299.95 Amazon
Pros: Very neutral sound, slightly better than the Partybox 100.
Cons: Bass isn’t as deep as the Partybox 100. Just as loud and slightly deeper than a Stormbox Blast which is way smaller with better sound. Increase treble one step in the app to make it more neutral. Note, JBL daisychain is not compatible with any other non-JBL speaker and is possibly a fully digital signal.
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 41Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hours |
| Driver | 2x 5.25" woofers, 2x 2.25" tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) |
| Guitar Input | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| Microphone Input | Yes |
| Output Power | 160W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Partially |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes |
| Weight | 23.8 lbs / 10.8 kg |
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