JBL Partybox 520 vs JBL Partybox 110

Last updated: October 5, 2026

These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The JBL Partybox 520 ranks #8 of 13 large party speakers by sound quality at $879.95; the JBL Partybox 110 ranks #9 of 44 party speakers by sound quality at $299.95.

JBL Partybox 520 vs JBL Partybox 110

Why pick the JBL Partybox 520: JBL’s biggest battery-powered PartyBox after the 720 combines very high output, deep chesty bass, wheels and a telescoping handle with a capable app EQ, lights, USB-C audio and mic/instrument inputs. It links with other speakers (Auracast), which the JBL Partybox 110 cannot. Watch for: It is very large and heavy, Bluetooth latency is high for video, and its front-facing design loses much of the mids and treble to people off to the sides.

The JBL Partybox 110 is the lighter pick. Very neutral sound, slightly better than the Partybox 100. At 23.8 lbs (10.8 kg) it weighs much less than the JBL Partybox 520 at 56.2 lbs (25.5 kg). Watch for: Bass isn’t as deep as the Partybox 100.

Buy the JBL Partybox 520 ($879.95) for a large party speaker; the JBL Partybox 110 ($299.95) suits a party speaker instead.

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Specifications Side By Side

JBL Partybox 520 JBL Partybox 110
Price$879.95$299.95
Ranked#8 of 13 in Large Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers#9 of 44 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers
AppYesYes
Aux InputYesYes
Battery Life15 hours (Manufacturer specified)12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth CodecsSBCSBC
EQYes (5 band)Yes (3 band)
Guitar InputYesYes
IP RatingIPX4IPX4
Microphone InputYes (Karaoke mode with echo effect)Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect)
Party ModeYes (Auracast)No
Power BankYes (USB-C)Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A)
Power InputAC Power cordAC Power cord
Removable BatteryYes-
TWSYesYes
USB PlaybackYesYes
Weight56.2 lbs (25.5 kg)23.8 lbs (10.8 kg)
Built-in MicrophoneNo-
StereoYesPartially
OmnidirectionalNoNo
Wi-FiNo-
Bluetooth Version5.45.1
Dimensions16.3” x 30.3” x 14.5” (415 x 769 x 369 mm)22.4”H x 11.6”W x 11.8”D (568 x 295 x 300 mm)
Drivers2x 7.5” woofer, 2x 1” dome tweeter2x 5.25” woofers, 2x 2.25” tweeters
Amplifier Power400W160W
Digital Aux InputNoNo
LightsYesYes
WheelsYes-
StrapNoNo
Bass Extension (-10dB)-41Hz
Charging Time-3.5 hours

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The Two Speakers In Full

JBL Partybox 520: $879.95 Amazon B&H Photo Video eBay

JBL Partybox 520 ranking card

Pros: JBL’s biggest battery-powered PartyBox after the 720 combines very high output, deep chesty bass, wheels and a telescoping handle with a capable app EQ, lights, USB-C audio and mic/instrument inputs. RTINGS finds it loud enough for backyards and unusually well-equipped for a battery party speaker.

Cons: It is very large and heavy, Bluetooth latency is high for video, and its front-facing design loses much of the mids and treble to people off to the sides. The bass-heavy default can also make dialogue less clear without EQ.

Amplifier Power400W
AppYes
Aux InputYes
Battery Life15 hours (Manufacturer specified)
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth CodecsSBC
Bluetooth Version5.4
Built-in MicrophoneNo
Digital Aux InputNo
Dimensions16.3” x 30.3” x 14.5” (415 x 769 x 369 mm)
Drivers2x 7.5” woofer, 2x 1” 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
Weight56.2 lbs (25.5 kg)
WheelsYes
Wi-FiNo

JBL Partybox 110: $299.95 Amazon eBay

JBL Partybox 110 ranking card

Newer model: the JBL Partybox Club 120, ranked higher, rated 4.5/5.

Larger models: the JBL Partybox 310 (ranked higher, rated 4.5/5) and the JBL Partybox 710 (rated 4.7/5).

Pros: Very neutral sound, slightly better than the Partybox 100. Measured bass extension of 41Hz (-10dB).

Cons: Bass isn’t as deep as the Partybox 100. Just as loud and slightly deeper than a Stormbox Blast which is way smaller with better sound. Increase treble one step in the app to make it more neutral.

Amplifier Power160W
AppYes
Aux InputYes
Bass Extension (-10dB)41Hz
Battery Life12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth CodecsSBC
Bluetooth Version5.1
Charging Time3.5 hours
Digital Aux InputNo
Dimensions22.4”H x 11.6”W x 11.8”D (568 x 295 x 300 mm)
Drivers2x 5.25” woofers, 2x 2.25” tweeters
EQYes (3 band)
Guitar InputYes
IP RatingIPX4
LightsYes
Microphone InputYes (Karaoke mode with echo effect)
OmnidirectionalNo
Party ModeNo
Power BankYes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A)
Power InputAC Power cord
StereoPartially
StrapNo
TWSYes
USB PlaybackYes
Weight23.8 lbs (10.8 kg)
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