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 Soundboks 2 ranks #13 of 17 battery-powered PA speakers by sound quality at $449.
The JBL Partybox Stage 320 is the tougher pick. An excellent sounding party speaker, with deep bass that holds up at high volume, wheels, a removable battery and mic inputs. It is rated IPX4, while the Soundboks 2 has no water resistance. It links with other speakers (Auracast), which the Soundboks 2 cannot. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Soundboks 2 lacks. The tradeoff: Slightly sibilant in the treble at full blast.
The Soundboks 2 is the longer-running pick. A loud outdoor party speaker with two 10 inch woofers, a removable 40 hour battery, and mic and guitar inputs. It is rated for 40 hours of battery against 18 for the JBL Partybox Stage 320. The catch: At 33.1 lbs (15 kg) it is large to transport, lacks weather protection, app EQ and TWS stereo pairing, and relies on an external charging arrangement.
One note: the Soundboks 2 is discontinued and no longer widely available new. The Soundboks 2’s replacement, the Soundboks 4, is still sold new.
Buy the JBL Partybox Stage 320 ($499.95) for a party speaker; the Soundboks 2 ($449) 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 loud outdoor party speaker with two 10 inch woofers, a removable 40 hour battery, and mic and guitar inputs.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox Stage 320 | Soundboks 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499.95 | $449 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #3 of 51 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #13 of 17 in Battery-Powered PA Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 40 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| Drivers | 2x 6.5” woofers, 2x 25mm tweeters | 2x 10” woofers, 1” silk dome tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (5 band) | No |
| Guitar Input | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Stereo | Partially | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| USB Playback | Yes | No |
| Weight | 36.4 lbs (16.5 kg) | 33.1 lbs (15 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 240W | 216W (3x 72W) |
| 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) | 25.6” x 17” x 13” (650.2 x 431.8 x 330.2 mm) |
| Strap | No | - |
| Passive | - | No |
| Charging Time | - | 3.5 hours |
| Inputs | - | 2x XLR/6.3mm combo (mic/instrument), 3.5mm stereo, Bluetooth |
| Maximum SPL | - | 124dB |
| XLR Input | - | Yes (2x combo) |
| Configuration | - | Battery-powered 3-way active PA |
| Cabinet Material | - | Poplar plywood |
| DSP | - | No |
| Rigging | - | 35mm pole mount socket |
| Frequency Response | - | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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