Short answer: the JBL Partybox Club 120. It ranks #6 of 53 party speakers by sound quality (rated 4.5/5) at $399.95 and is still sold new; the JBL Partybox 300 ranks #10 (rated 4.3/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used. The JBL Partybox 300’s replacement, the JBL Partybox 330, is rated 4.6/5 at $629.95.
Buy the JBL Partybox Club 120. It is rated higher for sound quality; the JBL Partybox 300 is no longer sold new.
If battery life is a priority, the JBL Partybox 300 is rated for 18 hours versus 12 hours for the JBL Partybox Club 120.
There is a real gap in water resistance: the JBL Partybox Club 120 at IPX4 (splashing) against the JBL Partybox 300, which has no water resistance.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox 300 | JBL Partybox Club 120 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $300 Discontinued | $399.95 |
| Ranked | #10 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #6 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 40Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.4 |
| Dimensions | 27” x 13” x 12.7” (685.8 x 330.2 x 322.6 mm) | 22.4”H x 11.4”W x 11.7”D (570 x 288.4 x 297 mm) |
| EQ | No | Yes (5 band) |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | None | IPX4 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes (lying down) | Partially |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 35.3 lbs (16 kg) | 23.8 lbs (10.8 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 120W | 160W |
| Drivers | 2x 6.5” (165mm) woofers + 3x 2.25” (57mm) tweeters | 2x 5.25” woofers, 2x 2.25” tweeters |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Strap | No | No |
| Charging Time | - | 3.5 hours |
| Removable Battery | - | Yes |
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