JBL PartyBox 330 vs Sony HT-Z9F Soundbar comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	JBL PartyBox 330	Sony HT-Z9F Soundbar
key specs
Speaker Type	Tower Speaker	Soundbar
Features	Portable	-
Colour	Black	-
Connection	Wireless	-
Power Output	280W	-
Configuration	-	3.1 (4 Channel)
general
Brand	JBL	Sony
Model	PartyBox 330	HT-Z9F Soundbar
Release date	October 6, 2026	July 1, 2019
Model Name	JBL PartyBox 330	HT-Z9F Soundbar
Speaker Type	Tower Speaker	Soundbar
Wired/Wireless	Wireless	-
Features	Portable	-
Colour	Black	-
Power Output	280W	-
Frequency Response	40Hz–20kHz (-6dB)	-
Configuration	-	3.1 (4 Channel)
Subwoofer	-	Yes
Outdoor Usage	-	No
dimensions
Width	33.4cm	1000mm
Height	66.3cm	64mm
Depth	37.5cm	99mm
Cable Length	2m	-
Tweeter Diameter	25mm	-
product details
Battery	JBL Battery 400, Li-ion	-
Battery Capacity	68Wh, equivalent to 7.2V / 9,444mAh	-
Charging Time	3 hours	-
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
USB Ports	USB Type-C	-
Connector Type	USB-C, optical input, microphone input, guitar input	-
Driver Type	Dual 6.5-inch woofers + twin 25mm PEN dome tweeters	-
audio features
Signal to Noise Ratio	>80dB	-
Tweeter Support	Yes	-
Other Audio Features	AI Sound Boost, Smart EQ mode, JBL sound, Auracast, USB-C lossless audio	-
other details
Chassis Material	Post-consumer recycled plastic	-
Technology Used	AI Sound Boost, Smart EQ, Auracast	-
Driver Size	Dual 6.5-inch woofers + twin 25mm PEN dome tweeters	-
Controls	JBL One App and speaker controls	-
Other Features	Up to 18 hours of playtime, 10-minute fast charging for 2 additional hours, replaceable spare battery support, IPX4 splash resistance, adaptive lightshow, telescopic handle, wide wheels, JBL EasySing Mics compatibility	-
Remote Control Support	-	Yes
ratings
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