JBL PartyBox Wireless Mic vs RODE Wireless GO Gen 3

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Feature	JBL PartyBox Wireless Mic	RODE Wireless GO Gen 3
Price	KSh 16,500	KSh 42,000

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SpecificationJBL PartyBox Wireless MicRODE Wireless GO Gen 3

General

Specification	JBL PartyBox Wireless Mic	RODE Wireless GO Gen 3
Brand	JBL	RØDE
Model	PartyBox Wireless Mic	Wireless GO (Gen 3)
Announced	2024	December 2024
Type	Wireless Handheld Microphone System	Camera Wireless Microphone System
Microphone System	2 wireless handheld microphones + 1 wireless receiver dongle	2 transmitters + 1 dual-channel receiver
Color	Black	Black

Design

Specification	JBL PartyBox Wireless Mic	RODE Wireless GO Gen 3
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	Locking 3.5mm transmitter inputs and Series IV ecosystem compatibility

Battery & Charging

Specification	JBL PartyBox Wireless Mic	RODE Wireless GO Gen 3
Power Source	Built-in rechargeable batteries	Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion 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	Up to 7 hours per component
Charging	USB-C; microphones can be used while charging from PartyBox	USB-C
Fast Charging	10 minutes provides about 2 hours microphone use	—

Microphone & Audio

Specification	JBL PartyBox Wireless Mic	RODE Wireless GO Gen 3
Microphone Type	16mm electret condenser microphone (ECM)	Pre-polarised pressure condenser
Polar Pattern	Cardioid	Omnidirectional
Frequency Response	50Hz–15kHz	20Hz–20kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	59dBA	72dB
Dynamic Range	100dB at 1kHz	—
Audio Features	Built-in pop filter and shock-mount system	—
Maximum SPL	—	123.5dB SPL
Equivalent Noise	—	22dBA
Audio Resolution	—	24-bit / 48kHz wireless; 32-bit float internal recording

Wireless & Transmission

Specification	JBL PartyBox Wireless Mic	RODE Wireless GO Gen 3
Wireless Technology	2.4GHz digital wireless	RØDE Series IV 2.4GHz digital transmission
Operating Frequency	2404–2478MHz	2.4GHz ISM band
Transmission Range	Up to 30m / 100ft	Up to 260m line-of-sight
Latency	Under 12ms	—
Encryption	AES-128	128-bit encryption
Maximum Transmitters	2 supplied handheld microphones	2
Maximum Receivers / Channels	1 dongle / 2 microphones	1 receiver / 2 channels
Wireless Features	Adaptive channel selection	Series IV transmission, GainAssist and automatic pairing

Transmitter

Specification	JBL PartyBox Wireless Mic	RODE Wireless GO Gen 3
Transmitter Microphone	Integrated 16mm cardioid ECM capsule	Built-in omnidirectional pre-polarised pressure transducer
Transmitter Input	N/A	3.5mm TRS lavalier input
Transmitter Recording	No	Yes — 32-bit float onboard recording
Internal Storage / Recording Time	N/A	Over 40 hours per transmitter
Transmitter Battery Life	Up to 20 hours	Up to 7 hours
Transmitter Charging Time	Under 2.5 hours while off	—
Transmitter Dimensions	45.5 × 224.5 × 42.5mm	—
Transmitter Weight	270g each	Approx. 31g

Receiver

Specification	JBL PartyBox Wireless Mic	RODE Wireless GO Gen 3
Receiver Type	JBL PartyBox wireless microphone dongle	Dual-channel camera/mobile receiver
Receiver Outputs	Proprietary PartyBox microphone input connection	3.5mm analog and USB-C digital audio
Monitoring Output	N/A	3.5mm receiver output supports headphone monitoring modes where configured
Receiver Battery Life	Up to 12 hours	Up to 7 hours
Receiver Charging Time	Under 2.5 hours while off	—
Receiver Dimensions	42 × 96.5 × 18mm	—
Receiver Weight	43g	Approx. 35g

Connectivity & Compatibility

Specification	JBL PartyBox Wireless Mic	RODE Wireless GO Gen 3
Connection	2.4GHz wireless via supplied PartyBox dongle	2.4GHz wireless
Audio Outputs	Receiver dongle output to compatible JBL PartyBox	3.5mm TRS/TRRS and USB-C digital audio
USB	USB-C charging	USB-C audio, charging and data
3.5mm Connection	N/A	3.5mm transmitter input and receiver 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	Compatible with RØDE Series IV ecosystem devices where officially supported
App Support	N/A	RØDE Central, RØDE Connect, RØDE Reporter and RØDE Capture where supported

Recording & Controls

Specification	JBL PartyBox Wireless Mic	RODE Wireless GO Gen 3
Onboard Recording	No	Yes
Timecode	No	No
Safety Track	No	Supported
Gain Control	PartyBox microphone controls where available	GainAssist plus manual gain control
Noise Cancellation	No electronic noise cancellation; cardioid pickup, pop filter and shock mount reduce unwanted sound	No dedicated noise cancellation
Low-Cut Filter	No	High-pass filter available
Controls	Microphone power controls	TX buttons and RX display/buttons; RØDE Central configuration
Special Recording Features	N/A	32-bit float, dual-file recording and merged/split channel modes
Bit Depth / Sample Rate	—	24-bit / 48kHz output; 32-bit float / 48kHz onboard

Charging Case

Specification	JBL PartyBox Wireless Mic	RODE Wireless GO Gen 3
Charging Case	N/A	N/A
Case Battery Capacity	N/A	N/A
Case Battery Life / Charging Cycles	N/A	N/A
Case Charging Time	N/A	N/A
Case Charging Port	N/A	N/A
Case Dimensions	N/A	N/A
Case Weight	N/A	N/A
Case Features	N/A	N/A

What's in the Box

Specification	JBL PartyBox Wireless Mic	RODE Wireless GO Gen 3
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 × Wireless GO (Gen 3) transmitters, 1 × receiver, 3 × furry windshields, SC2 3.5mm cable, SC21 USB-C-to-Lightning cable, SC22 USB-C cable, SC33 USB-C multi-adapter, carry pouch and documentation

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