Short answer: the Soundboks 3 for raw volume, the JBL Partybox 330 for tuning. The Soundboks 3 is tied for the loudest battery powered speaker, but it is not as neutral or as deep in the bass as the Partyboxes above it. The 330 has a convenient handle and wheels, though its sound quality is nearly identical to the 310 and Stage 320 despite the power bump. The Soundboks 3 is discontinued; its replacement is the Soundboks 4.
Buy the JBL Partybox 330 at $629.95 for a party speaker, or the Soundboks 3 at $699 for a battery-powered PA speaker instead.
There is a real battery-life gap here: the Soundboks 3 is rated for 40 hours, the JBL Partybox 330 only 18 hours.
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A rolling party speaker with deep bass, a removable battery, a light show and inputs for mics and a guitar.
A very loud battery party speaker with two 10 inch woofers and a removable 40 hour battery, now discontinued.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox 330 | Soundboks 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $629.95 | $699 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #2 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #12 of 17 in Battery-Powered PA Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 40 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 | 2x 10” (254mm) woofers + 1x 1” (25mm) compression tweeter with horn |
| EQ | Yes (Smart EQ mode) | Yes |
| Guitar Input | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IP65 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | Yes |
| Inputs | Optical | 2x XLR/6.3mm combo (mic/instrument), 3.5mm stereo, Bluetooth |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (TeamUp, up to 5 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/1A) | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | Partially | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | No |
| Weight | 37.7 lbs (17.1 kg) | 34 lbs (15.4 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 280W | 216W (3x 72W) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Wheels | Yes | - |
| Dimensions | 26.1”H x 13.1”W x 14.8”D (662.5 x 334 x 375 mm) | 25.6” x 17” x 13” (650.2 x 431.8 x 330.2 mm) |
| Strap | No | - |
| Passive | - | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 52Hz |
| Maximum SPL | - | 126dB |
| XLR Input | - | Yes (2x combo) |
| SKAA | - | Yes |
| Configuration | - | Battery-powered 3-way active PA |
| Cabinet Material | - | Poplar plywood |
| DSP | - | App EQ |
| Rigging | - | 35mm pole mount socket |
| Frequency Response | - | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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