These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The JBL Partybox Stage 320 ranks #3 of 51 party speakers by sound quality at $499.95; the dB Technologies B-Hype M ranks #16 of 17 battery-powered PA speakers by sound quality at $450.
The JBL Partybox Stage 320 is the longer-running, tougher choice. An excellent sounding party speaker, with deep bass that holds up at high volume, wheels, a removable battery and mic inputs. It is rated for 18 hours of battery against 4 for the dB Technologies B-Hype M. It is rated IPX4, while the dB Technologies B-Hype M has no water resistance. It links with other speakers (Auracast), which the dB Technologies B-Hype M cannot. Watch for: Slightly sibilant in the treble at full blast.
What the dB Technologies B-Hype M does well: A portable 10 inch battery PA speaker that comes with a wireless mic, wheels, and a built in media player for presentations. Watch for: No deep bass.
One note: the dB Technologies B-Hype M is discontinued and no longer widely available new.
Buy the JBL Partybox Stage 320 ($499.95) for a party speaker; the dB Technologies B-Hype M ($450) suits a battery-powered PA speaker instead.
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An excellent sounding party speaker, with deep bass that holds up at high volume, wheels, a removable battery and mic inputs.
A portable 10 inch battery PA speaker that comes with a wireless mic, wheels, and a built in media player for presentations.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox Stage 320 | dB Technologies B-Hype M | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499.95 | $450 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #3 of 51 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #16 of 17 in Battery-Powered PA Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 4 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | - |
| Drivers | 2x 6.5” woofers, 2x 25mm tweeters | 10” woofer, 1” compression driver |
| EQ | Yes (5 band) | No |
| Guitar Input | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | None |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | Yes |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) | 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 | 36.4 lbs (16.5 kg) | 27.6 lbs (12.5 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 240W | 95W RMS / 190W peak |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Wheels | Yes | - |
| Dimensions | 26.3”H x 13.2”W x 15.2”D (669 x 335 x 385 mm) | 11.8” x 22.4” x 11.9” (300 x 568 x 301 mm) |
| Strap | No | - |
| Passive | - | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 62Hz |
| Frequency Response | - | 62Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | - | XLR/TRS combo (mic/line), stereo RCA, 3.5mm stereo, USB/SD media, Bluetooth |
| Configuration | - | Battery-powered 2-way active PA |
| Cabinet Material | - | Polypropylene |
| Rigging | - | 36mm pole mount |
| Coverage | - | 90° H x 45° V |
| Maximum SPL | - | 123dB |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | Not specified |
| DSP | - | Bass and treble EQ; CH1/RF priority ducking |
| XLR Input | - | Yes |
| RCA Input | - | Yes |
| TRS Input | - | Yes |
| Optical Input | - | No |
| Coaxial Input | - | No |
| USB Input | - | Yes |
| HDMI Input | - | No |
| AES Input | - | No |
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