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 JBL Partybox Encore 2 ranks #4 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality at $330.
The case for the JBL Partybox 330: A rolling party speaker with deep bass, a removable battery, a light show and inputs for mics and a guitar. The catch: It remains very large and heavy, and the sound improvement over the JBL Partybox Stage 320 is modest rather than transformational.
The JBL Partybox Encore 2 is the lighter choice. A compact karaoke party speaker with two wireless mics, better balanced sound than the original and a long battery. At 14.1 lbs (6.4 kg) it weighs much less than the JBL Partybox 330 at 37.7 lbs (17.1 kg). The catch: It still lacks some upper-bass punch and cannot match the scale of the larger PartyBoxes.
Buy the JBL Partybox 330 at $629.95 for a party speaker, or the JBL Partybox Encore 2 at $330 for a boombox speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox 330 | JBL Partybox Encore 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $629.95 | $330 |
| Ranked | #2 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #4 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes (JBL PartyBox app) |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | - |
| Drivers | 2x 6.5” (165mm) woofers + 2x 1” (25mm) PEN dome tweeters | 1x 135mm (5.25”) woofer + 2x 20mm (0.75”) dome tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (Smart EQ mode) | Yes (7 band App EQ) |
| Guitar Input | Yes | - |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | - |
| Inputs | Optical | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/1A) | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | Partially | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 37.7 lbs (17.1 kg) | 14.1 lbs (6.4 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 280W | 100W RMS |
| 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) | 12.6” x 13.3” x 10.4” (319.5 x 338.6 x 263 mm) |
| Strap | No | No |
| Built-in Microphone | - | No |
| Maximum SPL | - | 110dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Wireless Microphones | - | Yes 2 Included |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 42Hz |
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