Short answer: the JBL Partybox 130. It ranks #7 of 54 party speakers by sound quality, rated 4.4/5, at $449.95. The Tronsmart Halo 300 ranks #18, rated 3.9/5, at $349.99, $99.96 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The JBL Partybox 130 is the better-sounding choice. A manageable party speaker with balanced, powerful sound, deep bass, a removable battery and a light show. Watch for: It is still bass-forward and less clear than the PartyBox 120 in direct comparisons.
The Tronsmart Halo 300 is the longer-running pick. A clean, clear sounding wheeled party speaker with good kick bass and mic, guitar and XLR inputs for karaoke or live use. It is rated for 20 hours of battery against 15 for the JBL Partybox 130. The catch: The W-King T12 reaches deeper with thicker bass.
Buy the JBL Partybox 130. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $99.96 you would save on the Tronsmart Halo 300 does not close the gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox 130 | Tronsmart Halo 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $449.95 | $349.99 |
| Ranked | #7 of 54 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #18 of 54 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes (Tronsmart) |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | - |
| Drivers | 2x 5.2” woofers, 2x 1” tweeters | 2.2 channel 3-way: 2 woofers, 2 mid-tweeters, 2 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 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | - |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Stereo | Partially | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | - |
| Weight | 24.9 lbs (11.3 kg) | 30.9 lbs (14 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 200W | 240W |
| 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) | 29.6”H x 14.3”W x 16”D (753 x 364 x 406 mm) |
| Strap | No | No |
| Wheels | - | Yes |
| XLR Input | - | Yes |
Where the Ratings Come From
- JBL Partybox 130: reviews by Joy & Oluv’Sone, M1MTechChannel and HammoTech.
- Tronsmart Halo 300: reviews by Jagist and KULAS DIGITAL.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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