These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The JBL Partybox 130 ranks #7 of 53 party speakers by sound quality at $449.95; the JBL PartyBox On-The-Go 2 Plus ranks #5 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality at $349.95.
Different sizes. The PartyBox 130 is an 24.9 lbs (11.3 kg) party speaker with two 5.2 inch woofers and 200W. The On-The-Go 2 Plus is a 14.2 lbs (6.45 kg) boombox with one woofer and 100W. Each is rated within its own class.
The PartyBox 130 is balanced and powerful for its format, though bass forward. The On-The-Go 2 Plus is well balanced with cleaner, smoother bass that has less kick than rear-ported PartyBoxes.
Karaoke: the PartyBox 130 has wired mic and guitar inputs. The On-The-Go 2 Plus includes a wireless mic and EasySing AI vocal removal, with no wired inputs.
Both have removable batteries, Auracast, USB playback and lights, and are IPX4. The On-The-Go 2 Plus claims 15 hours and includes a shoulder strap.
Buy the JBL Partybox 130 at $449.95 for a party speaker, or the JBL PartyBox On-The-Go 2 Plus at $349.95 for a boombox speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox 130 | JBL PartyBox On-The-Go 2 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $449.95 | $349.95 |
| Ranked | #7 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #5 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes (JBL One app) |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, LC3 |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | - |
| Drivers | 2x 5.2” woofers, 2x 1” tweeters | 1x 135mm (5.25”) woofer + 2x 20mm (0.75”) dome tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) | Yes (app EQ, Deep and Punchy bass boost) |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 40Hz - 20kHz (-6dB, Manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | No (wireless only) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | Yes (USB-C, 11V/2A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | Partially | Partially |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 24.9 lbs (11.3 kg) | 14.2 lbs (6.45 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 200W | 100W RMS |
| Digital Aux Input | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 22.6”H x 11.7”W x 11.9”D (575 x 298.4 x 303 mm) | 19.7” x 10.2” x 8.7” (501 x 258 x 221 mm) |
| Strap | No | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) |
| Built-in Microphone | - | No |
| Wireless Microphones | - | Yes 1 Included |
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