JBL Partybox 330 vs Audiocase S5

Short answer: the JBL Partybox 330 for stereo clarity, the Audiocase S5 for its removable battery. The S5’s removable battery is a real plus, but it is not stereo and its boosted upper bass leaves it with less clarity than higher ranked speakers. The 330 moves on a convenient handle and wheels, though its sound is nearly identical to the 310 and Stage 320 despite the power bump, so it is probably not worth upgrading if you own either.

Buy the JBL Partybox 330. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the Audiocase S5 is discontinued, so it is only available used.

Battery life favors the Audiocase S5: rated for 30 hours against 18 hours for the JBL Partybox 330.

There is a real gap in water resistance: the JBL Partybox 330 at IPX4 (splashing) against the Audiocase S5, which has no water resistance.

Still deciding? The full Portable Bluetooth rankings cover every ranked option.

Specifications Side By Side

Related Speaker Comparisons

More worthwhile head-to-heads for JBL Partybox 330:

• Sony ULT Tower 7 vs JBL Partybox 330
• JBL Partybox 330 vs JBL Partybox Stage 320
• JBL Partybox 310 vs JBL Partybox 330
• Sony ULT Tower 5 vs JBL Partybox 330
• JBL Partybox 330 vs JBL Partybox Club 120

Prices on this page were last checked October 4, 2026 at 9:58 PM UTC. Product prices and availability are accurate as of that date/time and are subject to change; the price and availability shown on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.

As an eBay Partner, we may be compensated if you make a purchase.

The Two Speakers In Full

JBL Partybox 330: $629.95 Amazon B&H Photo Video eBay

Older models: the JBL Partybox Stage 320 (ranked lower, rated 4.6/5), the JBL Partybox 310 (ranked lower, rated 4.5/5) and the JBL Partybox 300 (ranked lower, rated 4.3/5).

Pros: A highly complete rolling party speaker: removable battery, telescoping handle and wheels, light show, Auracast, USB-C lossless and optical inputs, plus dual mic/guitar inputs. It supplies a little more power than the JBL Partybox 310 and JBL Partybox Stage 320, while reviewers report better midrange clarity than the older JBL Partybox 310 and the same deep party-speaker bass.

Cons: It remains very large and heavy, and the sound improvement over the JBL Partybox Stage 320 is modest rather than transformational. JBL removed the dedicated mic gain/control knobs found on earlier models, a real drawback for frequent karaoke use. Do not upgrade from a JBL Partybox 310 or JBL Partybox Stage 320 just for the higher watt figure.

Full JBL Partybox 330 review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	280W
App	Yes
Aux Input	Yes
Battery Life	18 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC
Bluetooth Version	6.0
Charging Time	3 hours
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	26.1”H x 13.1”W x 14.8”D (662.5 x 334 x 375 mm)
Drivers	2x 6.5” (165mm) woofers + 2x 1” (25mm) PEN dome tweeters
EQ	Yes (Smart EQ mode)
Guitar Input	Yes
IP Rating	IPX4
Inputs	Optical
Lights	Yes
Microphone Input	Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect)
Omnidirectional	No
Party Mode	Yes (Auracast)
Power Bank	Yes (USB-C, 5V/1A)
Power Input	AC Power cord
Removable Battery	Yes
Stereo	Partially
Strap	No
TWS	Yes
USB Playback	Yes
Weight	37.7 lbs (17.1 kg)
Wheels	Yes

• Links
  • Official JBL Partybox 330 Product Page
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Real Reviews: JBL Partybox 320 vs JBL Partybox 330: Side-by-Side Comparison & Sound Test! 🔥
  • GYMCADDY: JBL Partybox 330 Review More from GYMCADDY →
  • M1MTechChannel: JBL PARTYBOX 330 – Daran muss ich mich erst gewöhnen! More from M1MTechChannel →
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • JBL Partybox 330 vs JBL Partybox Stage 320
  • JBL Partybox 330 vs Sony ULT Tower 7
  • JBL Partybox 330 vs JBL Partybox 310
  • JBL Partybox 330 vs Sony ULT Tower 5
  • JBL Partybox 330 vs JBL Partybox Club 120
  • JBL Partybox 330 vs JBL Partybox 130
  • JBL Partybox 330 vs JBL Partybox 100
  • JBL Partybox 330 vs JBL Partybox 110
  • See all 95 comparisons

Audiocase S5: $645 Discontinued eBay

Pros: Audiocase S5 uses 2x 5” woofers, 1” tweeter. Its 7.9 kg, claimed 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) battery life, aux input, up to 108dB and stereo playback make it a practical option for its intended room or portable use. The battery is removable.

Cons: There is no companion app. No EQ adjustment. Discontinued.

Full Audiocase S5 review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	2 x 73W
App	No
Aux Input	Yes
Battery Life	30 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth Codecs	aptX, SBC
Bluetooth Version	5.0
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	16.1” x 9.8” x 7.5” (410 x 250 x 190 mm)
Drivers	2x 5” woofers, 1” tweeter
EQ	No
Guitar Input	Yes
IP Rating	None
Maximum SPL	108dB (Manufacturer specified)
Microphone Input	Yes (Karaoke mode with reverb effect)
Omnidirectional	No
Party Mode	Yes (wired link)
Power Bank	No
Power Input	AC Power brick
Removable Battery	Yes
Stereo	Yes
TWS	No
USB Playback	No
Weight	17.4 lbs (7.9 kg)

• Links
  • Official Audiocase S5 Product Page
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Oluv Patreon: Audiocase S5 vs Tribit Stormbox Blast - first impressions More from Oluv’Sone →
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Audiocase S5 vs Onn Large Party gen 2
  • Audiocase S5 vs Sony GTK-XB90
  • Audiocase S5 vs Onn XL Wireless Party Speaker
  • Audiocase S5 vs JBL Partybox 130
  • Audiocase S5 vs JBL Partybox Stage 320
  • Audiocase S5 vs Soundboks 4
  • Audiocase S5 vs Bose S1 Pro+
  • Audiocase S5 vs Mackie Thump Go