JBL PartyBox 310 vs JBL Bar 500MK2
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| Feature |  JBL PartyBox 310 |  JBL Bar 500MK2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 65,000.00 | KSh 81,000.00 |
| Battery | 72Wh lithium-ion battery | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Weight | 17.42kg | Soundbar: 2.9 kg; subwoofer: 8.1 kg |
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General
| Specification | JBL PartyBox 310 | JBL Bar 500MK2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | JBL |
| Model | PartyBox 310 | Bar 500MK2 |
| Announced | September 2, 2020 | 2025 |
| Type | Portable Party Speaker | Soundbar with Subwoofer |
| Color | Black | Black |
Audio
| Specification | JBL PartyBox 310 | JBL Bar 500MK2 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker Configuration | Two-way stereo portable party speaker with bass reflex enclosure | 5.1 channel |
| Drivers | 2 × 6.5-inch woofers + 2 × 2.5-inch tweeters | Soundbar: 5 × (42 × 80) mm racetrack drivers + 4 × 0.75 in (20 mm) tweeters; subwoofer: 10 in (260 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz–20kHz (-6dB) | 40 Hz – 20 kHz (-6 dB) |
| Total Power Output | 240W RMS on AC; 140W on battery/DC | 750 W maximum @ THD 1% (soundbar 450 W; subwoofer 300 W) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | >80dBA | — |
| Audio Channels | Stereo | 5.1 |
| Sound Modes / EQ | Bass Boost and EQ control in JBL PartyBox app | JBL ONE App EQ; PureVoice 2.0 dialogue enhancement; automatic sound calibration |
| Audio Features | JBL Pro Sound; karaoke processing; bass reflex ports | Dolby Atmos; DTS Virtual:X; MultiBeam 3.0; PureVoice 2.0; 4K Dolby Vision pass-through |
| Amplifier | — | Soundbar 450 W + subwoofer 300 W; max @ THD 1% |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL PartyBox 310 | JBL Bar 500MK2 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Range | Approximately 10m | — |
| Wi-Fi | N/A — Bluetooth-only party speaker | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax on 2.4/5 GHz |
| Wired Inputs | 3.5mm AUX input and AUX output | Optical; USB Type-A (US playback; service-only in other versions); HDMI input |
| HDMI | N/A — party speaker design | 1 HDMI input; 1 HDMI eARC output; HDCP 2.3; HDR10+ and Dolby Vision pass-through |
| USB | USB-A playback and 5V / 2.1A charging output; FAT16/FAT32; MP3, WMA and WAV | Type-A; 5 V DC, 0.5 A; MP3 (US playback; service-only in other versions) |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | 1 × microphone input + 1 × microphone/guitar input with gain controls | N/A — no microphone or guitar input |
| Multi-Speaker / Stereo Pairing | True Wireless Stereo / Party mode with compatible JBL PartyBox models | — |
| App Support | JBL PartyBox app | JBL ONE app |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | — | A2DP v1.3; AVRCP v1.5 |
Power & Battery
| Specification | JBL PartyBox 310 | JBL Bar 500MK2 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | Rechargeable battery / 100–240V AC mains / 12V DC | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz mains |
| Battery Life | Up to 18 hours; varies with volume, lighting and content | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Charging Time | Less than 3.5 hours | — |
| Charging Port | AC mains inlet; 12V DC input | — |
| Power Consumption | Standby: | Networked standby less than 2.0 W; deep sleep less than 1 W |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL PartyBox 310 | JBL Bar 500MK2 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Top-panel playback, volume, Bass Boost, lighting and karaoke controls | Remote control; JBL ONE App |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 | — |
| Placement / Mounting | Free-standing floor placement; telescopic handle and wheels | Soundbar tabletop or wall mount; wireless subwoofer |
| Materials | — | Post-consumer recycled plastic and recycled aluminum; FSC-certified paper packaging |
Features
| Specification | JBL PartyBox 310 | JBL Bar 500MK2 |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | N/A — no built-in voice assistant | Works with voice-assistant-enabled speakers; Google Assistant or Siri via connected device |
| Lightshow | Yes — dynamic customizable lightshow | N/A — no party lightshow |
| Party Features | Microphone and guitar inputs, karaoke controls, DJ sound effects, TWS/Party linking | N/A — not a party-speaker product |
| Home Cinema Features | N/A — not a home-cinema product | Dolby Atmos; DTS Virtual:X; MultiBeam 3.0; PureVoice 2.0; easy sound calibration; 4K video pass-through |
| Special Features | Telescopic handle, wheels and device charging output | AirPlay; Google Cast; Spotify Connect; TIDAL Connect; Roon Ready |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL PartyBox 310 | JBL Bar 500MK2 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | JBL PartyBox 310 | 1 × main soundbar |
| Subwoofer | N/A — no separate subwoofer supplied | 1 × wireless subwoofer |
| Remote Control | N/A — no remote control supplied | Remote control with 2 batteries |
| Power Cable | AC power cord (plug varies by region) | Power cords (up to 6 pcs depending on region SKU) |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | N/A | 1 × HDMI cable |
| Mounting Accessories | N/A — portable design | 2 × L-shaped wall-mount brackets; wall-mount template |
| Other Accessories | N/A | N/A |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide, warranty card and safety sheet | Quick start guide; safety instruction; warranty card |
Design
| Specification | JBL PartyBox 310 | JBL Bar 500MK2 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 325.6 × 687.7 × 367.8mm | Soundbar: 940 × 50.5 × 104 mm; subwoofer: 325 × 400 × 325 mm |
| Weight | 17.42kg | Soundbar: 2.9 kg; subwoofer: 8.1 kg |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL PartyBox 310 | JBL Bar 500MK2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 72Wh lithium-ion battery | N/A — mains-powered product |