JBL PartyBoost Speakers Ranked

Last updated: August 10, 2026

PartyBoost is JBL’s third-generation multi-speaker system, having replaced Connect and Connect+ before JBL began moving its own lineup to Auracast. PartyBoost speakers only group with other PartyBoost speakers - not with JBL’s Connect/Connect+ speakers, and (with rare exceptions) not with JBL’s newer Auracast speakers either. Confirm generation, not just brand, before buying a second JBL speaker to pair.

10 ranked JBL speakers below support PartyBoost.

Related: JBL Connect, JBL Connect+, JBL One, JBL Wi-Fi Multi-Room

Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers

Ranked #12 of 134 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - JBL Flip 6: $114.95 Amazon Bhphotovideo

JBL Flip 6 ranking card

Pros: A very neutral speaker, very small, almost pocket size, a huge sound quality leap over the Flip 5.

Cons: Not stereo. Some slight upper mids emphasis. The TL version (made in Vietnam) tweeter can sound somewhat scratchy and doesn’t sound as good as the GG version (made in China)

AppYes
Aux InputNo
Bass Extension (-10dB)56Hz
Battery Life12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsAAC, SBC
Bluetooth Latency116ms
Bluetooth Version5.1
Built in MicrophoneNo
Dimensions6.9" x 2.7" x 2.8" (176 x 68 x 72 mm)
Drivers44mm x 80mm woofer, 16mm tweeter
EQYes (3 band)
IP RatingIP67
Max Volume98dB
Output Power30W
Party ModeYes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers)
Power BankNo
Power InputUSB-C
StereoNo
TWSYes
Weight1.2 lbs / 544 g

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Ranked #26 of 134 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - JBL Charge 5: $134.95 Amazon Bhphotovideo

JBL Charge 5 ranking card

Pros: Doubles as a power bank (USB-A out) for charging your phone. IP67 rated, survives a 1m dunk for 30 minutes. ~20 hour battery life.

Cons: Not stereo. Warm sound. Shouty upper mids. Boosted bass. Slightly rolled off treble. Overly expensive.

AppYes
Aux InputNo
Bass Extension (-10dB)53Hz
Battery Life20 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsAAC, SBC
Bluetooth Latency125ms
Bluetooth Version5.1
Built in MicrophoneYes (dual microphones)
Dimensions8.8" x 3.8" x 3.7" (223 x 96.5 x 94 mm)
Drivers53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter
EQYes (3 band)
Frequency Response60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP RatingIP67
Max Volume99dB
Output Power40W
Party ModeYes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers)
Power BankYes
Power InputUSB-C
StereoNo
TWSYes
Weight2.1 lbs / 960 g

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Ranked #42 of 134 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - JBL Pulse 5: $199.99 Amazon

JBL Pulse 5 ranking card

Pros: Cool light show, although not synced to the music like the Pulse 2.

Cons: Not quite as deep bass as others. Plastic scratches easily.

AppYes
Bass Extension (-10dB)~58Hz
Battery Life12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsSBC
Bluetooth Version5.3
Dimensions4.2" x 8.4" x 5.2" (107 x 214 x 131 mm)
Drivers64mm woofer, 16mm tweeter
EQYes
Frequency Response58Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP RatingIP67
Output Power40W
Party ModeYes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers)
Power InputUSB-C
StereoNo
Weight3.3 lbs / 1500 g

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Ranked #62 of 134 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - JBL Flip 5: $89.95 Discontinued Amazon

JBL Flip 5 ranking card

Pros: Compact and light (1.1 lb) with a carry lanyard. Charges via USB-C, topping off in about 2.5 hours. IP67 rated.

Cons: Not stereo. Boosted upper bass. Piercing sound when turned up. Peaky lower treble at higher volumes. Discontinued.

Aux InputNo
Bass Extension (-10dB)59Hz
Battery Life12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsSBC
Bluetooth Latency200ms
Bluetooth Version4.2
Built in MicrophoneNo
Dimensions7.1" x 2.7" x 2.9" (181 x 69 x 74 mm)
DiscontinuedYes
Drivers1x 44x80mm fullrange
EQYes (via JBL app, sunsetted in 2024)
Frequency Response65Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP RatingIPX7
Max Volume92dB
Output Power20W RMS
Party ModeYes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers)
Weight1.2 lbs / 540 g

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Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers

Ranked #18 of 75 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - JBL Xtreme 3: $229.99 Amazon

JBL Xtreme 3 ranking card

Pros: Better treble and deeper bass than the Xtreme 2. More balanced sounding than the Xtreme 4

Cons: Boosted bass. Not as deep bass as better speakers. Not as balanced as better speakers.

AppNo
Aux InputYes
Bass Extension (-10dB)53Hz
Battery Life15 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsSBC
Bluetooth Latency133ms
Bluetooth Version4.1
Built in MicrophoneYes
Dimensions11.7" x 5.4" x 5.3" (298 x 136 x 134 mm)
Drivers2x 70mm woofers, 2x 20mm tweeters
EQNo
Frequency Response53.5Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP RatingIPX7
Max Volume105dB
Output Power100W
Party ModeYes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers)
Power BankYes
Power InputUSB-C
StereoYes
TWSYes
Weight4 lbs / 1.83 kg

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Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers

Ranked #6 of 70 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - JBL Partybox Encore: $230 Walmart

JBL Partybox Encore ranking card

Pros: A great sounding somewhat boosted bass party speaker. 2 included wireless microphones.

Cons: Only 10 hours of battery at medium volume. Poor water rating.

AppYes (JBL PartyBox app)
Aux InputYes
Aux Latency17ms
Bass Extension (-10dB)38Hz
Battery Life6 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsSBC
Bluetooth Latency100ms
Bluetooth Version5.1
Built in MicrophoneNo
Dimensions10.9" x 12.9" x 11.5" (276 x 327 x 293 mm)
Drivers135mm woofer + 2x 20mm tweeters
EQYes (3 band App EQ)
IP RatingIPX4
Max Volume110dB
Output Power100W RMS
Party ModeYes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers)
Power BankYes
Power InputAC Power cord
StereoYes
TWSYes
USB PlaybackYes
Weight13.9 lbs / 6.3 kg
Wireless MicrophonesYes 2 Included

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Ranked #7 of 70 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - JBL Partybox Encore Essential: $329.95 Amazon

JBL Partybox Encore Essential ranking card

Pros: A great sounding somewhat boosted bass party speaker.

Cons: Only 6 hours of battery at medium volume. Poor Water rating.

AppYes (JBL PartyBox app)
Aux InputYes
Aux Latency17ms
Bass Extension (-10dB)38Hz
Battery Life6 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsSBC
Bluetooth Latency100ms
Bluetooth Version5.1
Built in MicrophoneNo
Dimensions10.9" x 12.9" x 11.5" (276 x 327 x 293 mm)
Drivers135mm woofer + 2x 44mm tweeters
EQYes (3 band App EQ)
IP RatingIPX4
Max Volume110dB
Output Power100W RMS
Party ModeYes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers)
Power BankYes
Power InputAC Power cord
StereoYes
TWSYes
USB PlaybackYes
Weight13 lbs / 5.9 kg

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Ranked #21 of 70 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - JBL Boombox 3: $399.00 Amazon

JBL Boombox 3 ranking card

Pros: IP67 rated. 24 hour battery life (6.5 hour charge time). Doubles as a power bank. PartyBoost links up to 100 compatible JBL speakers. Three-way speaker system with subwoofer.

Cons: Dips in mid bass range which makes the bass sound undefined, bass boosted, peaky at 700hz, not quite as good mids and treble as the Blast.

AppNo
Aux InputYes
Aux Latency25ms
Bass Extension (-10dB)43Hz
Battery Life24 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsSBC
Bluetooth Latency100ms
Built in MicrophoneNo
Dimensions19" x 10.1" x 7.9" (482 x 257 x 200 mm)
Drivers1x 189mm subwoofer + 2x 81mm woofers + 2x 20mm tweeters
EQNo
FM TunerNo
IP RatingIP67
Max Volume110dB
MicroSD PlaybackNo
Microphone InputNo
Output Power180W AC / 136W battery
Party ModeYes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers)
Power BankYes
Power InputAC Power cable
StereoYes
TWSYes
USB PlaybackNo
Weight14.8 lbs / 6.7 kg

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Ranked #29 of 70 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - JBL Boombox 2: $350 Discontinued Amazon

JBL Boombox 2 ranking card

Pros: 24 hour battery life (default volume); 20+ hours even at 60% volume. IPX7 rated. Doubles as a power bank. Bluetooth 5.1 with PartyBoost (up to 100 speakers). Reaches 101dB.

Cons: Somewhat bass heavy and boomy. Discontinued.

AppNo
Aux InputYes
Aux Latency33ms
Bass Extension (-10dB)46Hz
Battery Life24 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsSBC
Bluetooth Latency140ms
Built in MicrophoneNo
Dimensions19.1" x 7.9" x 10.1" (485 x 201 x 257 mm)
DiscontinuedYes
Drivers2x 81mm woofers + 2x 20mm tweeters with passive radiators
EQNo
FM TunerNo
IP RatingIPX7
Max Volume108dB
MicroSD PlaybackNo
Microphone InputNo
Output Power160W
Party ModeYes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers)
Power BankYes
Power InputAC Power brick
StereoYes
TWSYes
USB PlaybackNo
Weight13 lbs / 5.9 kg

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Large Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers

Ranked #4 of 10 in Large Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - JBL Partybox 710: $800 Amazon

JBL Partybox 710 ranking card

Pros: Handle and wheels are convenient. Lightshow ability.

Cons: Very large and heavy. No battery. Note, JBL daisychain is not compatible with any other non-JBL speaker and is possibly a fully digital signal.

AppYes
Aux InputYes
Battery LifeNo Battery
Bluetooth CodecsSBC
Bluetooth Version5.1
Built in MicrophoneNo
Dimensions15.7" x 35.6" x 17.2" (399 x 905 x 436 mm)
Drivers2x 8" woofer, 2x 2.75" tweeter
EQYes (3 band)
Guitar InputYes
IP RatingIPX4
Microphone InputYes
Output Power800W
Party ModeYes (PartyBoost)
Power BankYes
Power InputAC Power cord
Removable BatteryNo
StereoYes
TWSYes
USB PlaybackYes
Weight61.7 lbs / 28 kg
WifiNo

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