JBL PartyBox Wireless Mic vs Hollyland Lark M2 Combo
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| Feature |  JBL PartyBox Wireless Mic |  Hollyland Lark M2 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 16,500 | KSh 16,000 |
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General
| Specification | JBL PartyBox Wireless Mic | Hollyland Lark M2 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | Hollyland |
| Model | PartyBox Wireless Mic | LARK M2 |
| Announced | 2024 | January 2024 |
| Type | Wireless Handheld Microphone System | Camera Wireless Microphone System |
| Microphone System | 2 wireless handheld microphones + 1 wireless receiver dongle | 2 transmitters + camera receiver + USB-C receiver + Lightning receiver + charging case (Combo) |
| Color | Black | Black |
Design
| Specification | JBL PartyBox Wireless Mic | Hollyland Lark M2 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Mounting / Attachment | Handheld | Integrated clip and/or magnetic attachment |
| Materials | Rugged handheld housing with metal grille | — |
| Special Features | Dual karaoke microphones for JBL PartyBox; use while charging | Button-size 9g transmitters |
| Operating Temperature | — | -10°C to 45°C |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL PartyBox Wireless Mic | Hollyland Lark M2 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | Built-in rechargeable batteries | Built-in rechargeable batteries |
| Battery Type | Microphones 600mAh 3.7V Li-ion; dongle 700mAh 3.7V Li-ion | Rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Battery Life | Microphones up to 20h; dongle up to 12h | TX 10h; camera RX 9h; approx. 40h total with case |
| Charging | USB-C; microphones can be used while charging from PartyBox | USB-C and charging case |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes provides about 2 hours microphone use | — |
Microphone & Audio
| Specification | JBL PartyBox Wireless Mic | Hollyland Lark M2 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Type | 16mm electret condenser microphone (ECM) | Condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid | Omnidirectional |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz–15kHz | 20Hz–20kHz |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 59dBA | 70dB |
| Dynamic Range | 100dB at 1kHz | — |
| Audio Features | Built-in pop filter and shock-mount system | — |
| Maximum SPL | — | 115dB SPL |
| Audio Resolution | — | 24-bit / 48kHz |
Wireless & Transmission
| Specification | JBL PartyBox Wireless Mic | Hollyland Lark M2 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless Technology | 2.4GHz digital wireless | GFSK 2Mbps, 2.4GHz adaptive frequency hopping |
| Operating Frequency | 2404–2478MHz | 2.4GHz ISM band |
| Transmission Range | Up to 30m / 100ft | Up to 300m line-of-sight |
| Latency | Under 12ms | — |
| Encryption | AES-128 | — |
| Maximum Transmitters | 2 supplied handheld microphones | 2 |
| Maximum Receivers / Channels | 1 dongle / 2 microphones | 1 active receiver / 2 channels |
| Wireless Features | Adaptive channel selection | LDS antenna and Environmental Noise Cancellation |
Transmitter
| Specification | JBL PartyBox Wireless Mic | Hollyland Lark M2 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Transmitter Microphone | Integrated 16mm cardioid ECM capsule | Built-in omnidirectional condenser microphone |
| Transmitter Input | N/A | N/A |
| Transmitter Recording | No | No |
| Internal Storage / Recording Time | N/A | N/A |
| Transmitter Battery Life | Up to 20 hours | Approx. 10 hours |
| Transmitter Charging Time | Under 2.5 hours while off | Approx. 1.5 hours |
| Transmitter Dimensions | 45.5 × 224.5 × 42.5mm | Ø26 × 9.9mm |
| Transmitter Weight | 270g each | Approx. 9g |
Receiver
| Specification | JBL PartyBox Wireless Mic | Hollyland Lark M2 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Receiver Type | JBL PartyBox wireless microphone dongle | Camera receiver plus USB-C and Lightning mobile receivers |
| Receiver Outputs | Proprietary PartyBox microphone input connection | 3.5mm TRS camera output or USB-C/Lightning digital audio |
| Monitoring Output | N/A | N/A |
| Receiver Battery Life | Up to 12 hours | Camera receiver approx. 9 hours; mobile receivers host-powered |
| Receiver Charging Time | Under 2.5 hours while off | Camera receiver approx. 1.5 hours |
| Receiver Dimensions | 42 × 96.5 × 18mm | Camera RX 40 × 25.7 × 20.5mm; mobile RX 40 × 16.5 × 9mm |
| Receiver Weight | 43g | Camera RX 14.8g; mobile RX approx. 6g |
Connectivity & Compatibility
| Specification | JBL PartyBox Wireless Mic | Hollyland Lark M2 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | 2.4GHz wireless via supplied PartyBox dongle | 2.4GHz wireless |
| Audio Outputs | Receiver dongle output to compatible JBL PartyBox | 3.5mm TRS, USB-C and Lightning according to receiver |
| USB | USB-C charging | USB-C |
| 3.5mm Connection | N/A | 3.5mm TRS camera output |
| Camera Compatibility | N/A | Cameras with a compatible 3.5mm microphone input when using the camera receiver |
| Smartphone Compatibility | N/A | Supported USB-C and/or Lightning phones using the supplied receiver or official adapter |
| Computer Compatibility | N/A | Windows and macOS computers via USB-C digital audio |
| Operating System Compatibility | N/A | Windows, macOS, iOS and Android where officially supported |
| Direct Device Compatibility | All JBL PartyBox speakers using the supplied dongle | N/A |
| App Support | N/A | LarkSound / HollyAudio |
Recording & Controls
| Specification | JBL PartyBox Wireless Mic | Hollyland Lark M2 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Onboard Recording | No | No |
| Timecode | No | No |
| Safety Track | No | No |
| Gain Control | PartyBox microphone controls where available | Receiver knob and app control |
| Noise Cancellation | No electronic noise cancellation; cardioid pickup, pop filter and shock mount reduce unwanted sound | Environmental Noise Cancellation |
| Low-Cut Filter | No | — |
| Controls | Microphone power controls | TX noise-cancellation control; camera RX gain knob; app control |
| Special Recording Features | N/A | N/A |
| Bit Depth / Sample Rate | — | 24-bit / 48kHz |
Charging Case
| Specification | JBL PartyBox Wireless Mic | Hollyland Lark M2 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Charging Case | N/A | Included |
| Case Battery Capacity | N/A | — |
| Case Battery Life / Charging Cycles | N/A | More than 3 full charges for two TX and camera RX |
| Case Charging Time | N/A | Under 2 hours |
| Case Charging Port | N/A | USB-C |
| Case Dimensions | N/A | 86 × 54 × 39mm |
| Case Weight | N/A | Approx. 111g |
| Case Features | N/A | Stores and charges two transmitters and camera receiver |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL PartyBox Wireless Mic | Hollyland Lark M2 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| What's in the Box | 2 × JBL PartyBox Wireless microphones, 1 × wireless dongle, USB-C cable, quick-start guide, safety instructions and warranty card | 2 × transmitters, camera receiver, USB-C receiver, Lightning receiver, charging case, 2 × windscreens, 3.5mm camera cable, USB-C cable, magnetic clips and documentation |
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