JBL PartyBox 720 vs JBL Bar 500MK2 comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	JBL PartyBox 720	JBL Bar 500MK2
key specs
Speaker Type	Tower	Soundbar
Features	Portable	-
Colour	Black	-
Connection	Wireless	-
Configuration	Stereo (2 Channel)	5.1 (6 Channel)
Power Output	800W RMS	750
Power Source	2 x JBL BATTERY 600, Li-ion	-
general
Brand	JBL	JBL
Model	PartyBox 720	Bar 500MK2
Release date	October 6, 2026	April 27, 2026
Model Name	PartyBox 720	Bar 500MK2
Speaker Type	Tower	Soundbar
Wired/Wireless	Wireless	-
Features	Portable	-
Configuration	Stereo (2 Channel)	5.1 (6 Channel)
Colour	Black	-
Power Source	2 x JBL BATTERY 600, Li-ion	-
Power Output	800W RMS	750
Frequency Response	32 – 20000	-
Subwoofer	Built-in dual 9-inch woofers	-
dimensions
Width	41.6cm	940
Height	94.2cm	50.5
Depth	40.6cm	104
Cable Length	2m	-
Tweeter Diameter	30mm	-
Subwoofer Width	-	325
Subwoofer Height	-	400
Subwoofer Depth	-	325
Subwoofer Weight	-	8.1
product details
Battery	2 x JBL BATTERY 600, Li-ion	-
Battery Capacity	99.02 Wh	-
Charging Time	3 hours	-
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
USB Ports	USB Type-C	USB Type-A
Connector Type	USB-C, 3.5mm Aux-In, XLR, Mic-In, Guitar-In	-
Driver Type	2 x 9-inch woofers + 2 x 1.25-inch dome tweeters	-
Compatible Devices	Devices supporting Bluetooth, USB-C, 3.5mm Aux-In, microphone, guitar or DJ console	-
audio features
Signal to Noise Ratio	>80dB	-
Tweeter Support	Yes	-
Other Audio Features	JBL Pro Sound, Auracast multi-speaker pairing, lightshow, JBL PartyBox app, dual XLR inputs	-
Audio Codec	-	mp3
other details
Chassis Material	Post-consumer recycled plastic	-
Technology Used	JBL Pro Sound, Auracast	-
Driver Size	2 x 9-inch woofers, 2 x 1.25-inch dome tweeters	-
Controls	JBL PartyBox app, onboard speaker controls	-
Power Input	100–240V, 50/60Hz	-
Other System Requirements	JBL PartyBox app for app-based controls	-
Other Features	Up to 15 hours playtime, IPX4 splashproofing, replaceable batteries, 10-minute fast charge for up to 2 additional hours, two XLR inputs, lightshow, Auracast	-

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