These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The JBL Partybox 330 ranks #2 of 53 party speakers by sound quality at $629.95; the Bumpboxx Flare 8 ranks #82 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality at $400.
The JBL Partybox 330 is the longer-running option. A rolling party speaker with deep bass, a removable battery, a light show and inputs for mics and a guitar. It is rated for 18 hours of battery against 12 for the Bumpboxx Flare 8. It links with other speakers (Auracast), which the Bumpboxx Flare 8 cannot. Watch for: It remains very large and heavy, and the sound improvement over the JBL Partybox Stage 320 is modest rather than transformational.
The Bumpboxx Flare 8 is the lighter, tougher option. A retro styled party speaker with FM radio, water resistance and high volume for small outdoor parties. At 19 lbs (8.62 kg) it weighs much less than the JBL Partybox 330 at 37.7 lbs (17.1 kg). It is rated IPX6 against IPX4 for the JBL Partybox 330. Watch for: Bass is thuddy rather than deep or controlled, and there is no app to improve the tuning.
One note: the Bumpboxx Flare 8 is no longer in production and isn’t widely stocked new anymore. The Bumpboxx Flare 8’s replacement, the Bumpboxx Flare8 Pro, is still sold new.
Buy the JBL Partybox 330 ($629.95) for a party speaker; the Bumpboxx Flare 8 ($400) suits a boombox speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox 330 | Bumpboxx Flare 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $629.95 | $400 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #2 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #82 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | - |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | - |
| Drivers | 2x 6.5” (165mm) woofers + 2x 1” (25mm) PEN dome tweeters | 8” woofer + tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (Smart EQ mode) | Yes |
| Guitar Input | Yes | - |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX6 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | - |
| Inputs | Optical | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/1A) | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | USB-C |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Stereo | Partially | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 37.7 lbs (17.1 kg) | 19 lbs (8.62 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 280W | 200W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Wheels | Yes | - |
| Dimensions | 26.1”H x 13.1”W x 14.8”D (662.5 x 334 x 375 mm) | 28” x 8” x 16” (711 x 203 x 406 mm) |
| Strap | No | - |
| Built-in Microphone | - | No |
| FM Tuner | - | Yes |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| Maximum SPL | - | 118dB (Manufacturer specified) |
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