JBL Partybox 330 vs JBL Partybox 720

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Short answer: the JBL Partybox 720, if you can handle the size. It is JBL’s biggest and best sounding battery-powered PartyBox, and its handle and wheels keep it movable, but it is very large and heavy. The 330 is convenient to move too, though its sound quality is nearly identical to the 310 and Stage 320 despite the power bump, so it is probably not worth an upgrade if you already own one.

JBL Partybox 330 vs JBL Partybox 720

Buy the JBL Partybox 330 at $629.95 for a party speaker, or the JBL Partybox 720 at $1,099.95 for a large party speaker instead.

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Specifications Side By Side

JBL Partybox 330 JBL Partybox 720
Price$629.95$1,099.95
Ranked#2 of 44 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers#5 of 13 in Large Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers
AppYesYes
Aux InputYesYes
Battery Life18 hours (Manufacturer specified)15 hours (Manufacturer specified)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth CodecsSBCSBC
Bluetooth Version6.05.4
Charging Time3 hours-
Drivers2x 6.5” (165mm) woofers + 2x 1” (25mm) PEN dome tweeters2x 9” woofer, 2x 1.25” dome tweeter
EQYes (Smart EQ mode)Yes (5 band)
Guitar InputYesYes
IP RatingIPX4IPX4
Microphone InputYes (Karaoke mode with echo effect)Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect)
InputsOptical-
Party ModeYes (Auracast)Yes (Auracast)
Power BankYes (USB-C, 5V/1A)Yes (USB-C)
Power InputAC Power cordAC Power cord
Removable BatteryYesYes
StereoPartiallyYes
OmnidirectionalNoNo
TWSYesYes
USB PlaybackYesYes
Weight37.7 lbs (17.1 kg)68.3 lbs (31 kg)
Amplifier Power280W800W
Digital Aux InputNoNo
LightsYesYes
WheelsYesYes
Dimensions26.1”H x 13.1”W x 14.8”D (662.5 x 334 x 375 mm)16.4” x 37.1” x 16” (416 x 942 x 406 mm)
StrapNoNo
Built-in Microphone-No
Wi-Fi-No

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The Two Speakers In Full

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JBL Partybox 330 ranking card

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.

Amplifier Power280W
AppYes
Aux InputYes
Battery Life18 hours (Manufacturer specified)
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth CodecsSBC
Bluetooth Version6.0
Charging Time3 hours
Digital Aux InputNo
Dimensions26.1”H x 13.1”W x 14.8”D (662.5 x 334 x 375 mm)
Drivers2x 6.5” (165mm) woofers + 2x 1” (25mm) PEN dome tweeters
EQYes (Smart EQ mode)
Guitar InputYes
IP RatingIPX4
InputsOptical
LightsYes
Microphone InputYes (Karaoke mode with echo effect)
OmnidirectionalNo
Party ModeYes (Auracast)
Power BankYes (USB-C, 5V/1A)
Power InputAC Power cord
Removable BatteryYes
StereoPartially
StrapNo
TWSYes
USB PlaybackYes
Weight37.7 lbs (17.1 kg)
WheelsYes

JBL Partybox 720: $1,099.95 Amazon B&H Photo Video eBay

JBL Partybox 720 ranking card

Older model: the JBL Partybox 710 (ranked lower, rated 4.7/5).

Pros: JBL’s most powerful battery-equipped PartyBox combines 800W output, two removable batteries, wheels, a light show, Auracast, USB-C playback, app EQ and karaoke/guitar inputs. Independent testing confirms very high output, strong bass and a flexible 5- or 7-band EQ; it can easily cover a backyard or large event.

Cons: At 31kg and 94cm tall, it is still cumbersome despite the wheels. Its front-facing vertical driver layout gives uneven sound to listeners at the sides or behind it, bass compresses at very high volume and reviewers note a faint hiss. The default is dark/bass-heavy, so use the app EQ and do not expect a neutral indoor hi-fi speaker.

Amplifier Power800W
AppYes
Aux InputYes
Battery Life15 hours (Manufacturer specified)
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth CodecsSBC
Bluetooth Version5.4
Built-in MicrophoneNo
Digital Aux InputNo
Dimensions16.4” x 37.1” x 16” (416 x 942 x 406 mm)
Drivers2x 9” woofer, 2x 1.25” dome tweeter
EQYes (5 band)
Guitar InputYes
IP RatingIPX4
LightsYes
Microphone InputYes (Karaoke mode with echo effect)
OmnidirectionalNo
Party ModeYes (Auracast)
Power BankYes (USB-C)
Power InputAC Power cord
Removable BatteryYes
StereoYes
StrapNo
TWSYes
USB PlaybackYes
Weight68.3 lbs (31 kg)
WheelsYes
Wi-FiNo