Short answer: the JBL Partybox 130 for better sound quality, the Sharp PS-929 for the lower price. The JBL Partybox 130 ranks #5 of 50 party speakers at $449.95. The Sharp PS-929 ranks #43 at $150, $299.95 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 Sharp PS-929 offers: 180W power with TWS capability to pair two units. Set against that: Not very deep bass.
Buy the JBL Partybox 130 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Sharp PS-929 if the price matters more than sound quality.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip the Sharp PS-929. It ranks near the bottom of the 50 party speakers, so look higher up the list instead.
If water resistance matters to you, the JBL Partybox 130 at IPX4 (splashing) holds up far better than the Sharp PS-929 at no water resistance.
Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox 130 | Sharp PS-929 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $449.95 | $150 |
| Ranked | #5 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #43 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | - |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 13 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 | 2x 6.5" woofers, 2x 2" tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) | No |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 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) | No |
| 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 | 19 lbs / 8.6 kg |
| Output Power | 200W | 50W RMS |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~60Hz |
| Dimensions | - | 10.2" x 11" x 22" (260 x 280 x 560 mm) |
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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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Sharp PS-929: $150 Sharp
Pros: 180W power with TWS capability to pair two units. 13-hour battery life. Rich, club-style bass, press Super Bass button for increased low-frequency power. LED flash lighting. Bluetooth wireless, auxiliary input, mic/guitar inputs, two USB ports. Wired microphone included. Vertical or horizontal positioning with built-in transport handle.
Cons: Not very deep bass
Full Sharp PS-929 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~60Hz |
| Battery Life | 13 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 10.2" x 11" x 22" (260 x 280 x 560 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 6.5" woofers, 2x 2" tweeters |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | None |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 50W RMS |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 19 lbs / 8.6 kg |
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