JBL Partybox 130 vs Soundboks 3

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 case for the JBL Partybox 130: Handle and wheels are convenient. The tradeoff: Boomier and less clear than the Partybox 120. High price.

What the Soundboks 3 gets right: Tied for the loudest battery powered speaker. The catch: Very large.

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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The Two Speakers In Full

JBL Partybox 130: $449.95 Amazon eBay

Pros: A relatively manageable 11.3kg PartyBox with removable battery, foldable handle, light show, USB audio and modern JBL connectivity. Independent reviews describe it as unusually balanced and powerful for its format, while owner feedback praises clear voices and deep bass.

Cons: It is still bass-forward and less clear than the PartyBox 120 in direct comparisons. The smaller battery and stripped-back controls/features make it a questionable upgrade when the 120 is similarly priced.

Full JBL Partybox 130 review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	200W
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
Dimensions	22.6"H x 11.7"W x 11.9"D (575 x 298.4 x 303 mm)
Drivers	2x 5.2" woofers, 2x 1" tweeters
EQ	Yes (7 band)
Frequency Response	40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
Guitar Input	Yes
IP Rating	IPX4
Lights	Yes
Microphone Input	Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect)
Omnidirectional	No
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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Soundboks 3: $699 Discontinued eBay

Pros: Tied for the loudest battery powered speaker. Removable 40 hour battery. High efficiency drivers reach 2-3x the volume of typical speakers for the same wattage. Measured bass extension of 52Hz (-10dB).

Cons: Very large. Not as neutral or as deep of bass as the above Partyboxes. Not stereo. External power brick for charging. Discontinued; no longer sold by Soundboks, only third-party resale stock remains. Discontinued.

Full Soundboks 3 review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	216W (3x 72W)
App	Yes
Aux Input	Yes
Bass Extension (-10dB)	52Hz
Battery Life	40 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC
Cabinet Material	Poplar plywood
Configuration	Battery-powered 3-way active PA
DSP	App EQ
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	25.6" x 17" x 13" (650.2 x 431.8 x 330.2 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	2x 10" (254mm) woofers + 1x 1" (25mm) compression tweeter with horn
EQ	Yes
Frequency Response	40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
Guitar Input	Yes
IP Rating	IP65
Inputs	2x XLR/6.3mm combo (mic/instrument), 3.5mm stereo, Bluetooth
Maximum SPL	126dB
Microphone Input	Yes
Omnidirectional	No
Party Mode	Yes (TeamUp, up to 5 speakers)
Power Bank	No
Power Input	AC Power cord
Removable Battery	Yes
Rigging	35mm pole mount socket
SKAA	Yes
Stereo	Yes
TWS	Yes
USB Playback	No
Weight	34 lbs (15.4 kg)
XLR Input	Yes (2x combo)

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