Short answer: the Partybox 130 on measured sound quality, the XP700 on price. The Partybox 130 ranks #7 of 53 party speakers against the XP700’s #14, while costing $0.04 more.
The XP700 has the more ambitious driver layout. It pairs dual 6.69 inch woofers with a multi-tweeter X-Balanced array that includes a rear tweeter for a 360-degree effect, well beyond the Partybox 130’s two 5.2 inch woofers and two 1 inch tweeters. But its cons note a weird midrange peak, and its own text says it is slightly less loud and less deep in the bass than JBL’s larger Partybox 310. The Partybox 130’s pros describe quite neutral sound, with its cons limited to being boomier and less clear than the smaller Partybox 120, and a high price.
Water resistance is a clear, simple differentiator. The Partybox 130 carries an IPX4 splash rating; the XP700 has none listed at all despite being pitched as an outdoor party speaker.
What the XP700 adds:
- A 25 hour battery rating, well ahead of the Partybox 130’s 15 hours.
- AAC and LDAC Bluetooth codecs, versus the Partybox 130’s SBC only.
- Sony Music App integration for microphone control and advanced settings.
What the Partybox 130 keeps: a removable battery, TWS pairing, Auracast party mode, and a lighter overall weight at 24.9 lbs (11.3 kg) against the XP700’s 37.3 lbs (16.9 kg).
Buy the Partybox 130 if measured sound quality and any amount of splash resistance matter more to you than battery life or price.
Buy the XP700 if the lower price and longer battery life outweigh giving up water resistance and accepting a known midrange peak.
If water resistance matters to you, the JBL Partybox 130 at IPX4 (splashing) holds up far better than the Sony SRS-XP700 at no water resistance.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox 130 | Sony SRS-XP700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $449.95 | $449.99 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #7 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #14 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | LDAC, AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | 3 hours |
| Drivers | 2x 5.2” woofers, 2x 1” tweeters | 2x 170mm woofers + 3x 60mm front tweeters + 1x 50mm rear tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Guitar Input | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | None |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Stereo | Partially | Partially |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| USB Playback | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 24.9 lbs (11.3 kg) | 37.3 lbs (16.9 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 200W | 78W RMS |
| 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) | 12.3” x 27.3” x 14.4” (313 x 693 x 367 mm) |
| Strap | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 50Hz |
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