Short answer: the JBL Partybox Encore 2 if sound quality matters most, the W-King H330 if price matters most. The JBL Partybox Encore 2 ranks #4 of 113 boombox speakers, rated 4.4/5, at $330. The W-King H330 ranks #32, rated 3.8/5, at $95.99, $234.01 cheaper.
The JBL Partybox Encore 2 is the better-sounding, longer-running choice. A compact karaoke party speaker with two wireless mics, better balanced sound than the original and a long battery. It is rated for 15 hours of battery against 9 for the W-King H330. The tradeoff: It still lacks some upper-bass punch and cannot match the scale of the larger PartyBoxes.
The W-King H330 is the lighter, tougher option. An affordable boombox with deep, full bass for its size, clean vocals, and fast USB-C charging. At 9.9 lbs (4.5 kg) it weighs noticeably less than the JBL Partybox Encore 2 at 14.1 lbs (6.4 kg). It is rated IPX7 against IPX4 for the JBL Partybox Encore 2. Watch for: It isn’t very loud, and the W-King X20S plays louder with punchier bass.
Buy the JBL Partybox Encore 2 when sound quality outweighs the price for you, and the W-King H330 when the price outweighs sound quality instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox Encore 2 | W-King H330 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $330 | $95.99 |
| Ranked | #4 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #32 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes (JBL PartyBox app) | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 9 hours at 70% volume (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | - |
| EQ | Yes (7 band App EQ) | Yes (bass boost button) |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX7 |
| Maximum SPL | 110dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | - |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | USB-C |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Stereo | Yes | Partially |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 14.1 lbs (6.4 kg) | 9.9 lbs (4.5 kg) |
| Wireless Microphones | Yes 2 Included | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Amplifier Power | 100W RMS | 100W |
| Dimensions | 12.6” x 13.3” x 10.4” (319.5 x 338.6 x 263 mm) | 6.9”H x 12.2”W x 7.8”D (174 x 310 x 199 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 135mm (5.25”) woofer + 2x 20mm (0.75”) dome tweeters | 1x 140mm (5.5”) woofer + 2x 64mm (2.5”) tweeters + down firing passive radiator |
| Digital Aux Input | No | - |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Strap | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 42Hz | - |
| Battery Capacity | - | 50Wh (11.1V, 4500mAh) |
| Charging Time | - | 1.8 hours (45W) |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
Where the Ratings Come From
- JBL Partybox Encore 2: reviews by JOY‘s 🎧3D🔈Audio-Show, Alan Ross and M1MTechChannel.
- W-King H330: reviews by Techder Audios, Jagist and Storytripper HD.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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