Short answer: the Partybox 310 for sound quality, the Partybox 130 for modern features. The 310 ranks #7 of 53 party speakers against the 130’s #4, and the two are chasing different priorities rather than one simply beating the other. The JBL Partybox 310 is discontinued; its replacement is the JBL Partybox 330. If you are buying new, get the JBL Partybox 330.
The 310 is the deeper, more balanced speaker. Our notes on it call out the absolute deepest bass of any battery powered speaker and the most balanced sound in the class, measured at 32Hz bass extension. Its 6.5 inch woofers and 2.5 inch tweeters push 240W against the 130’s 5.2 inch woofers and 1 inch tweeters at 200W. The 130’s own pros/cons note it sounds boomier and less clear than the older Partybox 120, which is a step behind where the 310 lands.
What the 130 adds that the 310 lacks:
- Auracast party mode for linking with other Auracast speakers, which the 310 does not support at all.
- A removable, USB-C rechargeable battery and USB-C power bank output, versus the 310’s fixed battery and older USB-A output.
- A 7-band EQ instead of the 310’s 3-band EQ, plus Bluetooth 6.0.
Everything else matches: both carry IPX4 water resistance, a handle and wheels, karaoke-ready microphone and guitar inputs, and TWS pairing.
Buy the Partybox 310 if outright bass depth and balance matter most and you are comfortable buying a discontinued model, likely used or from remaining stock.
Buy the Partybox 130 if you want current-generation features like Auracast and a swappable USB-C battery, and can accept a boomier sound signature in exchange.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox 130 | JBL Partybox 310 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $449.95 | $579.95 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #7 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #4 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 5.1 |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | 3.5 hours |
| Drivers | 2x 5.2” woofers, 2x 1” tweeters | 2x 6.5” (165mm) woofers + 2x 2.5” (65mm) 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 (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Stereo | Partially | Partially |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 24.9 lbs (11.3 kg) | 37.5 lbs (17 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 200W | 240W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 22.6”H x 11.7”W x 11.9”D (575 x 298.4 x 303 mm) | 27.1”H x 12.8”W x 14.5”D (687.7 x 325.6 x 367.8 mm) |
| Strap | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 32Hz |
| Wheels | - | Yes |
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