JBL PartyBox 130 vs JBL Bar 500MK2 comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	JBL PartyBox 130	JBL Bar 500MK2
key specs
Speaker Type	Tower Speaker	Soundbar
Features	Portable	-
Colour	Black	-
Connection	Wireless	-
Power Output	200W RMS	750
Configuration	-	5.1 (6 Channel)
general
Brand	JBL	JBL
Model	PartyBox 130	Bar 500MK2
Release date	October 6, 2026	April 27, 2026
Model Name	JBL PartyBox 130	Bar 500MK2
Speaker Type	Tower Speaker	Soundbar
Wired/Wireless	Wireless	-
Features	Portable	-
Colour	Black	-
Power Output	200W RMS	750
Frequency Response	40Hz–20kHz (-6dB)	-
Configuration	-	5.1 (6 Channel)
dimensions
Width	29.84cm	940
Height	57.5cm	50.5
Depth	30.3cm	104
Cable Length	2m	-
Subwoofer Width	-	325
Subwoofer Height	-	400
Subwoofer Depth	-	325
Subwoofer Weight	-	8.1
product details
Battery	JBL BATTERY200, Li-ion	-
Battery Capacity	34Wh, equivalent to 7.2V / 4,722mAh	-
Charging Time	3 hours	-
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
USB Ports	USB Type-C	USB Type-A
Connector Type	USB Type-C, optical input, microphone input, guitar input	-
Driver Type	2 x 5.25-inch woofers + 2 silk dome tweeters	-
audio features
Tweeter Support	Yes	-
Other Audio Features	AI Sound Boost, Smart EQ, JBL Legendary Sound, Auracast, USB-C lossless audio, karaoke EQ tuning	-
Audio Codec	-	mp3
other details
Chassis Material	Post-consumer recycled plastic	-
Technology Used	AI Sound Boost, Smart EQ, Auracast	-
Driver Size	2 x 5.25-inch woofers + 2 silk dome tweeters	-
Controls	JBL One App and speaker controls	-
Other Features	Up to 15 hours playtime, Playtime Boost, 10-minute fast charge for 80 minutes, replaceable battery, IPX4, futuristic lightshow, foldable ergonomic handle, karaoke function, JBL EasySing Mics compatibility	-

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