Short answer: the JBL Partybox 330 for better sound quality, the Philips NX200 for the lower price. The JBL Partybox 330 ranks #1 of 50 party speakers at $629.95. The Philips NX200 ranks #40 at $299, $330.95 cheaper.
What the JBL Partybox 330 gets right: Handle and wheels are convenient. The tradeoff: Sound quality is nearly identical to the 310 and Stage 320 despite the power bump, so probably not worth an upgrade if you already own either of those.
What the Philips NX200 offers: 160W maximum output (80W RMS), 2x 2” tweeters plus 2x 5.25” bass drivers. Set against that: No deep bass, mids are a little harsh.
One note: the Philips NX200 is discontinued, but it still ranks #40 of 50 party speakers by sound quality, ahead of most of what is still sold new, so it is worth considering used.
Buy the JBL Partybox 330 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Philips NX200 if the price matters more than sound quality.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip the Philips NX200. It ranks near the bottom of the 50 party speakers, so look higher up the list instead.
If water resistance matters to you, the JBL Partybox 330 at IPX4 (splashing) holds up far better than the Philips NX200 at no water resistance.
Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox 330 | Philips NX200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $629.95 | $299 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #1 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #40 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | - |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | - |
| Drivers | 2x 6.5" (165mm) woofers + 2x 1" (25mm) PEN dome tweeters | 2x 5.25" woofers, 2x 2" tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (Smart EQ mode) | No |
| Guitar Input | Yes | - |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | None |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | - |
| Optical Input | Yes | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/1A) | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Stereo | Partially | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| USB Playback | Yes | No |
| Weight | 37.7 lbs / 17.1 kg | 17 lbs / 7.7 kg |
| Output Power | 280W | 80W RMS |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~55Hz |
| Dimensions | - | 10.6" x 21.9" x 11.2" (268 x 556 x 285 mm) |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
JBL Partybox 330: $629.95 Amazon Bhphotovideo
Pros: Handle and wheels are convenient. Customizable lightshow. Removable battery. Slightly more power than the 310 and Stage 320 (280W vs 240W). Adds an optical TV input and USB-C lossless playback, plus dual mic and guitar inputs for karaoke and live sets.
Cons: Sound quality is nearly identical to the 310 and Stage 320 despite the power bump, so probably not worth an upgrade if you already own either of those. Removed the dedicated mic gain and microphone control knobs found on the 310/320. Some people don’t like the new lightshow design. Very large. Note, JBL daisychain is not compatible with any other non-JBL speaker and is possibly a fully digital signal.
Full JBL Partybox 330 review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 |
| Charging Time | 3 hours |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Drivers | 2x 6.5" (165mm) woofers + 2x 1" (25mm) PEN dome tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (Smart EQ mode) |
| Guitar Input | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Optical Input | Yes |
| Output Power | 280W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/1A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | Yes |
| Stereo | Partially |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes |
| Weight | 37.7 lbs / 17.1 kg |
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Philips NX200: $299 Discontinued
Pros: 160W maximum output (80W RMS), 2x 2” tweeters + 2x 5.25” bass drivers. Up to 14 hours playtime with built-in battery (or unlimited plugged in). Multiple color LED effects synchronized with music. Karaoke features with echo and voice switching. 2x mic inputs + 1x guitar input. Up to 10m Bluetooth range. Dual Philips speaker pairing via 3.5mm line-in.
Cons: No deep bass, mids are a little harsh. Discontinued.
Full Philips NX200 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~55Hz |
| Battery Life | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 10.6" x 21.9" x 11.2" (268 x 556 x 285 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 5.25" woofers, 2x 2" tweeters |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | None |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 80W RMS |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 17 lbs / 7.7 kg |
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