Short answer: the JBL Partybox 130 for convenience, the Soundboks 3 for raw volume. The Soundboks 3 is tied for the loudest battery powered speaker, but it is very large. The 130 rolls on handle and wheels, though it is boomier and less clear than the Partybox 120 and priced high. The Soundboks 3 is discontinued; its replacement is the Soundboks 4.
Buy the JBL Partybox 130 at $449.95 for a party speaker, or the Soundboks 3 at $699 for a battery-powered PA speaker instead.
There is a real battery-life gap here: the Soundboks 3 is rated for 40 hours, the JBL Partybox 130 only 15 hours.
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A manageable party speaker with balanced, powerful sound, deep bass, a removable battery and a light show.
A very loud battery party speaker with two 10 inch woofers and a removable 40 hour battery, now discontinued.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox 130 | Soundboks 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $449.95 | $699 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #7 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #12 of 17 in Battery-Powered PA Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 40 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | - |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | - |
| Drivers | 2x 5.2” woofers, 2x 1” tweeters | 2x 10” (254mm) woofers + 1x 1” (25mm) compression tweeter with horn |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IP65 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | Yes |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (TeamUp, up to 5 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | Partially | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | No |
| Weight | 24.9 lbs (11.3 kg) | 34 lbs (15.4 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 200W | 216W (3x 72W) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Dimensions | 22.6”H x 11.7”W x 11.9”D (575 x 298.4 x 303 mm) | 25.6” x 17” x 13” (650.2 x 431.8 x 330.2 mm) |
| Strap | No | - |
| Passive | - | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 52Hz |
| Inputs | - | 2x XLR/6.3mm combo (mic/instrument), 3.5mm stereo, Bluetooth |
| Maximum SPL | - | 126dB |
| XLR Input | - | Yes (2x combo) |
| SKAA | - | Yes |
| Configuration | - | Battery-powered 3-way active PA |
| Cabinet Material | - | Poplar plywood |
| DSP | - | App EQ |
| Rigging | - | 35mm pole mount socket |
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