Short answer: the JBL Partybox 330, if you are buying new. The JBL Partybox 310 ranks higher than the Soundboks Rider (#4 vs #31 of 54 party speakers) but is discontinued; its replacement, the JBL Partybox 330, is rated 4.6/5 at $629.95 and is still sold new.
The JBL Partybox 310 is the better-sounding choice. A top party speaker with remarkably deep bass and balanced sound, wheels and a handle, now discontinued but worth buying used. Watch for: It is very large, at 688 x 326 x 368mm and 37.5 lbs (17 kg), so it is a poor fit for small spaces or carrying far.
The Soundboks Rider is the longer-running, lighter option. A light, rugged party speaker with a swappable battery that lasts all day at mid volume and an app with a six band EQ. It is rated for 35 hours of battery against 18 for the JBL Partybox 310. At 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg) it weighs much less than the JBL Partybox 310 at 37.5 lbs (17 kg). It is rated IP66 against IPX4 for the JBL Partybox 310. Watch for: Its sealed 8in woofer runs out of real bass at high volume: Xander measured the -6 dB point rising to roughly 75 to 85 Hz at maximum, with 40 Hz some 20 dB down, and M1M heard the bass pulled back toward the upper bass above mid volume.
Buy the JBL Partybox 330, the replacement for the discontinued JBL Partybox 310; it is rated higher for sound quality than the Soundboks Rider.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox 310 | Soundboks Rider | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $579.95 Discontinued | $599.00 |
| Ranked | #4 of 54 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #31 of 54 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes (Soundboks) |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 32Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 35 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | - |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hours | - |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | Yes (6-band EQ + Bass+, Indoor and Outdoor profiles) |
| Guitar Input | Yes | - |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IP66 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | - |
| Party Mode | No | No (no TeamUp) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) | - |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | USB-C (65W fast charging) |
| Stereo | Partially | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| USB Playback | Yes | - |
| Weight | 37.5 lbs (17 kg) | 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 240W | 92W RMS (72W woofer + 20W tweeter) |
| Drivers | 2x 6.5” (165mm) woofers + 2x 2.5” (65mm) tweeters | 8” woofer (sealed), 1.2” dome tweeter in horn |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Wheels | Yes | - |
| Dimensions | 27.1”H x 12.8”W x 14.5”D (687.7 x 325.6 x 367.8 mm) | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | - |
| Strap | No | No |
| Frequency Response | - | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 113.2dB(C) (measured by M1M Tech Channel) |
| Removable Battery | - | Yes |
Where the Ratings Come From
- JBL Partybox 310: reviews by DLX Willington, Jay’s Straight Up Reviews & More and KULAS TECH SHOW.
- Soundboks Rider: reviews by M1MTechChannel, Xander and Forbes.
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