JBL Partybox Stage 320 vs JBL Partybox 520

Last updated: September 17, 2026

These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The JBL Partybox Stage 320 ranks #3 of 39 party speakers by sound quality at $499.95; the JBL Partybox 520 ranks #7 of 12 large party speakers by sound quality at $799.95.

JBL Partybox Stage 320 vs JBL Partybox 520

Short answer: there’s no rating gap here, both sit at 4.6. Worth noting on the JBL Partybox Stage 320: Handle and wheels are convenient. The JBL Partybox 520’s case starts with JBL’s biggest battery-powered PartyBox 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.

Where they differ on paper:

Choose the JBL Partybox Stage 320: Handle and wheels are convenient. Watch for: slightly sibilant in the treble at full blast. Price also favors it, $499.95 versus $799.95.

Consider the JBL Partybox 520 for JBL’s biggest battery-powered PartyBox combines very high output: 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. You pay more for it as well, $799.95 against $499.95.

Buy the JBL Partybox Stage 320 at $499.95 for a party speaker, or the JBL Partybox 520 at $799.95 for a large party speaker instead.

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Specifications Side By Side

JBL Partybox Stage 320 JBL Partybox 520
Price$499.95$799.95
Ranked#3 of 39 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers#7 of 12 in Large Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers
AppYesYes
Aux InputYesYes
Battery Life18 hours (Manufacturer specified)15 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsSBCSBC
Bluetooth Version5.45.4
Drivers2x 6.5" woofers, 2x 25mm tweeters2x 7.5" woofer, 2x 1" dome tweeter
EQYes (5 band)Yes (5 band)
Guitar InputYesYes
IP RatingIPX4IPX4
Microphone InputYes (Karaoke mode with echo effect)Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect)
Party ModeYes (Auracast)Yes (Auracast)
Power BankYes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A)Yes (USB-C)
Power InputAC Power cordAC Power cord
Removable BatteryYesYes
StereoPartiallyYes
OmnidirectionalNoNo
TWSYesYes
USB PlaybackYesYes
Weight36.4 lbs (16.5 kg)56.2 lbs (25.5 kg)
Amplifier Power240W400W
Digital Aux InputNoNo
LightsYesYes
WheelsYesYes
Built-in Microphone-No
Wi-Fi-No
Dimensions-16.3" x 30.3" x 14.5" (415 x 769 x 369 mm)
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How JBL Partybox Stage 320 compares with other leading options:

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The Two Speakers In Full

JBL Partybox Stage 320: $499.95 Amazon B&H Photo Video eBay

JBL Partybox Stage 320 ranking card

Pros: Handle and wheels are convenient. Customizable color lighting modes. Keeps more bass than the 310 at high volume. Removable battery.

Cons: Slightly sibilant in the treble at full blast. Very large.

Full JBL Partybox Stage 320 review and specifications →

Amplifier Power240W
AppYes
Aux InputYes
Battery Life18 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsSBC
Bluetooth Version5.4
Digital Aux InputNo
Drivers2x 6.5" woofers, 2x 25mm tweeters
EQYes (5 band)
Guitar InputYes
IP RatingIPX4
LightsYes
Microphone InputYes (Karaoke mode with echo effect)
OmnidirectionalNo
Party ModeYes (Auracast)
Power BankYes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A)
Power InputAC Power cord
Removable BatteryYes
StereoPartially
TWSYes
USB PlaybackYes
Weight36.4 lbs (16.5 kg)
WheelsYes
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JBL Partybox 520: $799.95 Amazon B&H Photo Video eBay

JBL Partybox 520 ranking card

Pros: JBL’s biggest battery-powered PartyBox 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.

Full JBL Partybox 520 review and specifications →

Amplifier Power400W
AppYes
Aux InputYes
Battery Life15 hours (Manufacturer specified)
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
TWSYes
USB PlaybackYes
Weight56.2 lbs (25.5 kg)
WheelsYes
Wi-FiNo
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