Short answer: the JBL Partybox 130. It ranks #7 of 53 party speakers by sound quality, rated 4.4/5, at $449.95. The Sony SRS-XV500 ranks #16, rated 4.0/5, at $315.99, $133.96 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
The PartyBox 130 is the more balanced party speaker. Two 5.2-inch woofers and two 1-inch tweeters on 200W are unusually balanced and powerful for its size, owners praise its clear voices and deep bass, and it has a removable battery, a 7-band EQ, a karaoke mic input with echo and Auracast. It is still bass-forward, and the PartyBox 120 is clearer in direct comparisons.
The SRS-XV500 has the longer battery and more karaoke inputs. It claims 25 hours, with 2.5 hours from a 10-minute charge, and two 6.3mm inputs switch between mic and guitar with key and echo controls. RTINGS found it warm and very loud, but its directivity is poor, so the sound changes as you move to the sides, and its bass pumps near full volume.
Buy the JBL Partybox 130. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $133.96 you would save on the Sony SRS-XV500 does not close the gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox 130 | Sony SRS-XV500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $449.95 | $315.99 |
| Ranked | #7 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #16 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | - |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 5.2 |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | - |
| Drivers | 2x 5.2” woofers, 2x 1” tweeters | 2x 140mm woofers + 2x 60mm tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Guitar Input | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | Yes (two 6.3mm inputs) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | - |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | - |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Stereo | Partially | - |
| Omnidirectional | No | - |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | - |
| Weight | 24.9 lbs (11.3 kg) | 24.7 lbs (11.2 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 200W | 55W RMS |
| Digital Aux Input | No | - |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 22.6”H x 11.7”W x 11.9”D (575 x 298.4 x 303 mm) | 22.2”H x 10.6”W x 11.6”D (564 x 269 x 294 mm) |
| Strap | No | No |
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