JBL PartyBoost Speakers Ranked

Last updated: September 24, 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 Wi-Fi Multi-Room

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Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers

Ranked #12 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - JBL Flip 6: $129.95 Amazon B&H Photo Video eBay

JBL Flip 6 ranking card

Pros: A very neutral speaker, very small, almost pocket size, a huge sound quality leap over the Flip 5. Measured bass extension of 56Hz (-10dB).

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)

Amplifier Power30W
AppYes
Aux InputNo
Bass Extension (-10dB)56Hz
Battery Life12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsAAC, SBC
Bluetooth Latency116ms
Bluetooth Version5.1
Built-in MicrophoneNo
Digital Aux InputNo
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
Maximum SPL98dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews)
OmnidirectionalNo
Party ModeYes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers)
Power BankNo
Power InputUSB-C
StereoNo
TWSYes
Weight1.2 lbs (544 g)

Ranked #28 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - JBL Charge 5: $179.95 Amazon B&H Photo Video eBay

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. Measured bass extension of 53Hz (-10dB).

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

Amplifier Power40W
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)
Digital Aux InputNo
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
Maximum SPL99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews)
OmnidirectionalNo
Party ModeYes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers)
Power BankYes (USB-A, 5V/2A)
Power InputUSB-C
StereoNo
TWSYes
Weight2.1 lbs (960 g)

Ranked #44 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - JBL Pulse 5: $199.99 Amazon eBay

JBL Pulse 5 ranking card

Pros: JBL Pulse 5 uses 64mm woofer, 16mm tweeter. Its 1500 g, claimed 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) battery life, IP67 protection and mono playback make it a practical option for its intended room or portable use. Measured bass extension of ~58Hz (-10dB).

Cons: Bass is limited by its ~58Hz specification.

Amplifier Power40W
AppYes
Aux InputNo
Bass Extension (-10dB)~58Hz
Battery Life12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsSBC
Bluetooth Version5.3
Digital Aux InputNo
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
LightsYes
OmnidirectionalPointing up
Party ModeYes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers)
Power InputUSB-C
StereoNo
TWSYes
Weight3.3 lbs (1500 g)

Ranked #65 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - JBL Flip 5: $64.97 Discontinued Amazon eBay

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. Measured bass extension of 59Hz (-10dB).

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

Amplifier Power20W RMS
AppYes
Aux InputNo
Bass Extension (-10dB)59Hz
Battery Life12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsSBC
Bluetooth Latency200ms
Bluetooth Version4.2
Built-in MicrophoneNo
Digital Aux InputNo
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
Maximum SPL92dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews)
OmnidirectionalNo
Party ModeYes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers)
Power InputUSB-C
StereoNo
TWSYes
Weight1.2 lbs (540 g)

Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers

Ranked #18 of 78 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - JBL Xtreme 3: $329.95 Amazon eBay

JBL Xtreme 3 ranking card

Pros: Better treble and deeper bass than the Xtreme 2. More balanced sounding than the Xtreme 4. Measured bass extension of 53Hz (-10dB).

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

Amplifier Power100W
AppNo
Aux InputYes
Bass Extension (-10dB)53Hz
Battery Life15 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsSBC
Bluetooth Latency133ms
Bluetooth Version4.1
Built-in MicrophoneYes
Digital Aux InputNo
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
Maximum SPL105dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews)
OmnidirectionalNo
Party ModeYes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers)
Power BankYes (USB-A + USB-C)
Power InputUSB-C
StereoYes
TWSYes
Weight4 lbs (1.83 kg)

Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers

Ranked #6 of 75 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - JBL Partybox Encore: $230 Walmart eBay

JBL Partybox Encore ranking card

Pros: JBL Partybox Encore uses 135mm woofer + 2x 20mm tweeters. Its 6.3 kg, claimed 6 hours (Manufacturer specified) battery life, IPX4 protection, aux input, up to 110dB and stereo playback make it a practical option for its intended room or portable use. Measured bass extension of 38Hz (-10dB).

Cons: Bass is limited by its 38Hz specification.

Amplifier Power100W RMS
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
Digital Aux InputNo
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
Maximum SPL110dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews)
OmnidirectionalNo
Party ModeYes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers)
Power BankYes (USB-A, 5V/1.5A)
Power InputAC Power cord
StereoYes
TWSYes
USB PlaybackYes
Weight13.9 lbs (6.3 kg)
Wireless MicrophonesYes 2 Included

Ranked #7 of 75 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - JBL Partybox Encore Essential: $329.95 Amazon eBay

JBL Partybox Encore Essential ranking card

Pros: JBL Partybox Encore Essential uses 135mm woofer + 2x 44mm tweeters. Its 5.9 kg, claimed 6 hours (Manufacturer specified) battery life, IPX4 protection, aux input, up to 110dB and stereo playback make it a practical option for its intended room or portable use. Measured bass extension of 38Hz (-10dB).

Cons: Bass is limited by its 38Hz specification.

Amplifier Power100W RMS
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
Digital Aux InputNo
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
Maximum SPL110dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews)
OmnidirectionalNo
Party ModeYes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers)
Power BankYes (USB-A, 5V/0.5A)
Power InputAC Power cord
StereoYes
TWSYes
USB PlaybackYes
Weight13 lbs (5.9 kg)

Ranked #23 of 75 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - JBL Boombox 3: $399.00 Amazon eBay

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. Measured bass extension of 43Hz (-10dB).

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.

Amplifier Power180W AC / 136W battery
AppNo
Aux InputYes
Aux Latency25ms
Bass Extension (-10dB)43Hz
Battery Life24 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsSBC
Bluetooth Latency100ms
Bluetooth Version5.3
Built-in MicrophoneNo
Digital Aux InputNo
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
Maximum SPL110dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews)
MicroSD PlaybackNo
Microphone InputNo
OmnidirectionalNo
Party ModeYes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers)
Power BankYes (USB-A)
Power InputAC Power cable
StereoYes
TWSYes
USB PlaybackNo
Weight14.8 lbs (6.7 kg)

Ranked #31 of 75 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - JBL Boombox 2: $449.99 Discontinued Amazon eBay

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. Measured bass extension of 46Hz (-10dB).

Cons: Somewhat bass heavy and boomy. Discontinued.

Amplifier Power160W
AppNo
Aux InputYes
Aux Latency33ms
Bass Extension (-10dB)46Hz
Battery Life24 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsSBC
Bluetooth Latency140ms
Bluetooth Version5.1
Built-in MicrophoneNo
Digital Aux InputNo
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
Maximum SPL108dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews)
MicroSD PlaybackNo
Microphone InputNo
OmnidirectionalNo
Party ModeYes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers)
Power BankYes (USB-A)
Power InputAC Power brick
StereoYes
TWSYes
USB PlaybackNo
Weight13 lbs (5.9 kg)

Large Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers

Ranked #6 of 12 in Large Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - JBL Partybox 710: $699.00 Amazon eBay

JBL Partybox 710 ranking card

Pros: At 28 kg, JBL Partybox 710 combines 2x 8” woofer, 2x 2.75” tweeter with Bluetooth and aux. Ipx4 protection and stereo playback make its feature set practical for its intended room or portable use.

Cons: Careful placement is still important for balanced bass.

Amplifier Power800W
AppYes
Aux InputYes
Battery LifeNo Battery
Bluetooth CodecsSBC
Bluetooth Version5.1
Built-in MicrophoneNo
Digital Aux InputNo
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
LightsYes
Microphone InputYes (Karaoke mode with echo effect)
OmnidirectionalNo
Party ModeYes (PartyBoost)
Power BankYes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A)
Power InputAC Power cord
Removable BatteryNo
StereoYes
TWSYes
USB PlaybackYes
Weight61.7 lbs (28 kg)
WheelsYes
Wi-FiNo