Short answer: the JBL Partybox 130. It ranks #7 of 53 party speakers by sound quality, rated 4.4/5, at $449.95; the Marshall Bromley 450 ranks #26, rated 3.7/5, and costs $569.99, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
These weigh about the same, 24.9 lbs (11.3 kg) for the JBL Partybox 130 and 27.1 lbs (12.3 kg) for the Marshall Bromley 450, but they spread their sound differently. The JBL fires forward with a bass-forward tuning and a lot of punch for its size. The Marshall puts drivers on every side, so it sounds nearly the same wherever you stand, and RTINGS measured a balanced response with a flat midrange.
The Partybox 130 is the better rated speaker, with more punch and bass emphasis. The Marshall’s warm tuning is easier to listen to at low volume but gives up some treble detail, and in side by side samples against the Partybox 120 listeners often found it muffled next to the JBL.
The JBL’s app has a 7 band EQ and a light show, where the Marshall uses bass and treble knobs. The Marshall has the longer claimed battery life at 40+ hours against 15, better IP55 protection against the JBL’s IPX4, and two XLR/6.35mm combo inputs. Both have swappable batteries and guitar and mic inputs.
Buy the JBL Partybox 130. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Marshall Bromley 450 and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox 130 | Marshall Bromley 450 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $449.95 | $569.99 |
| Ranked | #7 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #26 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes (Marshall Bluetooth app) |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes (3.5mm, RCA) |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 40+ hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC, LC3 |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | 3.5 hours |
| Drivers | 2x 5.2” woofers, 2x 1” tweeters | 2x 6.5” woofers, 4x 2” full-range drivers, 2 passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 42Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IP55 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | Yes (2x XLR/6.35mm combo) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | USB-C |
| Removable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | Partially | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| USB Playback | Yes | No |
| Weight | 24.9 lbs (11.3 kg) | 27.1 lbs (12.3 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 200W | 400W |
| 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) | 14.4” x 19.4” x 10.3” (366 x 492 x 261 mm) |
| Strap | No | No |
| XLR Input | - | Yes (2x combo) |
| Built-in Microphone | - | No |
| Wi-Fi | - | No |
| Wheels | - | No |
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