Short answer: the JBL Partybox 130 for better sound quality, the Panasonic SC-TMAX10 for the lower price. The JBL Partybox 130 ranks #5 of 50 party speakers at $449.95. The Panasonic SC-TMAX10 ranks #41 at $349, $100.95 cheaper.
What the JBL Partybox 130 gets right: Handle and wheels are convenient. The tradeoff: Boomier and less clear than the Partybox 120. High price.
What the Panasonic SC-TMAX10 offers: 300W output with 20cm woofer (dual drive) plus 2x 6cm tweeters. Set against that: Not as deep bass as others in the class.
One note: the Panasonic SC-TMAX10 is discontinued, but it still ranks #41 of 50 party speakers by sound quality, ahead of most of what is still sold new, so it is worth considering used.
Buy the JBL Partybox 130 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Panasonic SC-TMAX10 if the price matters more than sound quality.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip the Panasonic SC-TMAX10. It ranks near the bottom of the 50 party speakers, so look higher up the list instead.
If battery life is a priority, the JBL Partybox 130 is rated for 15 hours versus 10 hours for the Panasonic SC-TMAX10.
If water resistance matters to you, the JBL Partybox 130 at IPX4 (splashing) holds up far better than the Panasonic SC-TMAX10 at no water resistance.
Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox 130 | Panasonic SC-TMAX10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $449.95 | $349 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #5 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #41 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | - |
| Drivers | 2x 5.2" woofers, 2x 1" tweeters | 20cm woofer, 2x 6cm tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) | No |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 100Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | Yes | - |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | None |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | Yes |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Stereo | Partially | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| USB Playback | Yes | No |
| Weight | 24.9 lbs / 11.3 kg | 22.5 lbs / 10.2 kg |
| Output Power | 200W | 150W RMS |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~57Hz |
| Dimensions | - | 11.2" x 23" x 11.9" (285 x 585 x 303 mm) |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
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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.
Full JBL Partybox 130 review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 |
| Charging Time | 3 hours |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Drivers | 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 (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 200W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) |
| 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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Panasonic SC-TMAX10: $349 Discontinued
Pros: 300W output with 20cm woofer (dual drive) + 2x 6cm tweeters. AIRQUAKE BASS produces deep, powerful bass you can feel. Blue Illumination synced with music. Karaoke with vocal cancel, key control, tempo control, echo effects. Dual mic jacks for duets with BGM level control. Compact with built-in handles, power bank compatible.
Cons: Not as deep bass as others in the class. Discontinued.
Full Panasonic SC-TMAX10 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~57Hz |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 11.2" x 23" x 11.9" (285 x 585 x 303 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 20cm woofer, 2x 6cm tweeters |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 100Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 150W RMS |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 22.5 lbs / 10.2 kg |
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