These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The JBL Partybox 130 ranks #7 of 53 party speakers by sound quality at $449.95; the Soundcore Boom 2 Plus ranks #39 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality at $169.99.
Different sizes. The PartyBox 130 is an 24.9 lbs (11.3 kg) party speaker. The Boom 2 Plus is a 8.4 lbs (3.8 kg) boombox, quite a bit lighter than most in its class. Each is rated within its own class.
The Boom 2 Plus measured about 111dB with bass to about 39Hz, is IPX7, and claims 20 hours with a USB-C power bank. It is warm tuned with rolled off treble and some upper bass boost, but its Pro EQ can help.
The PartyBox 130 is balanced and powerful for its format, with mic and guitar inputs, USB audio, lights, Auracast and a removable battery with a claimed 15 hours. It is bass forward and less clear than the PartyBox 120, and only IPX4.
Buy the JBL Partybox 130 at $449.95 if you want a party speaker. Buy the Soundcore Boom 2 Plus at $169.99 if you want a boombox speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox 130 | Soundcore Boom 2 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $449.95 | $169.99 |
| Ranked | #7 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #39 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | - |
| Drivers | 2x 5.2” woofers, 2x 1” tweeters | 2x 114mm (4.5”) woofers + 2x 19mm (0.75”) tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) | Yes (Pro EQ + presets) |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Guitar Input | Yes | - |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX7 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (PartyCast 2.0) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | Yes (USB-C, 5V/2A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | USB-C |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Stereo | Partially | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | No |
| Weight | 24.9 lbs (11.3 kg) | 8.4 lbs (3.8 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 200W | 140W |
| 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) | 17.3” x 9.1” x 5.9” (440 x 230 x 150 mm) |
| Strap | No | Yes (detachable strap) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 39Hz |
| Maximum SPL | - | 111dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| MicroSD Playback | - | No |
| Built-in Microphone | - | Yes |
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