JBL PartyBox On-The-Go Generations: Every Model Compared

Last updated: October 9, 2026

The JBL PartyBox On-The-Go line on Speaker Ranking spans 2 generations and 2 models, from the JBL Partybox On the Go to the JBL PartyBox On-The-Go 2 Plus. Ratings run from 3.0/5 to 4.4/5. Of these, 2 are still sold.

Each column below is one generation, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow means a model skipped a generation. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.

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Generation by generation

Partybox On the Go to PartyBox On-The-Go 2 Plus

The JBL PartyBox On-The-Go 2 Plus replaced the JBL Partybox On the Go. It rates higher, 4.4/5 against 3.0/5.

Spec Partybox On the Go PartyBox On-The-Go 2 Plus
Amplifier Power 100W 100W RMS
Battery Life 6 hours 15 hours
Bluetooth Version 4.2 5.4
Weight 16.5 lbs (7.5 kg) 14.2 lbs (6.45 kg)

Full Partybox On the Go vs PartyBox On-The-Go 2 Plus comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

How many generations of the JBL PartyBox On-The-Go are there?

Speaker Ranking covers 2 generations of the JBL PartyBox On-The-Go, from the JBL Partybox On the Go to the JBL PartyBox On-The-Go 2 Plus.

What replaced the JBL Partybox On the Go?

The JBL PartyBox On-The-Go 2 Plus replaced the JBL Partybox On the Go. It is rated 4.4/5, against 3.0/5 for the JBL Partybox On the Go.