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 W-King X20 ranks #43 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality at $229.99.
Different sizes. The PartyBox 130 is an 24.9 lbs (11.3 kg) party speaker. The W-King X20 is a 15.9 lbs (7.2 kg) boombox. Each is rated within its own class.
The X20 measured about 112dB with bass to about 42Hz, is IPX6, and claims 24 hours, with microSD and USB playback. Its tuning has peaks around 700Hz and 1.2kHz.
The PartyBox 130 is balanced and powerful for its format, with a removable battery, lights and mic and guitar inputs.
Buy the JBL Partybox 130 at $449.95 if you want a party speaker. Buy the W-King X20 at $229.99 if you want a boombox speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox 130 | W-King X20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $449.95 | $229.99 after coupon |
| Ranked | #7 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #43 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes (W-King app) |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | - |
| Drivers | 2x 5.2” woofers, 2x 1” tweeters | 7.5” subwoofer + drivers |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) | Yes (App + button modes) |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Guitar Input | Yes | - |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX6 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | USB-C |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Stereo | Partially | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 24.9 lbs (11.3 kg) | 15.9 lbs (7200 g) |
| Amplifier Power | 200W | 330W peak / 200W RMS |
| 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) | 19.9” x 8.5” x 10.6” (506 x 217 x 270 mm) |
| Strap | No | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~42Hz |
| Maximum SPL | - | 112dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | - | No |
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