JBL Bar 500 | 590W vs JBL PartyBox Stage 320
Compare specifications, current prices and availability. Choose up to four products from the same family.
Add up to 2 more items to compare

Sony HT-S700RF | 1000WKSh 65,000.00

JBL Boombox 3KSh 51,000

JBL Bar 1300X | 1170WKSh 165,000.00

Marshall Stanmore III Bluetooth SpeakerKSh 56,000
Quick comparison
At a glance
Key specifications and important differences. Full details follow below.
| Feature | JBL Bar 500 | 590W | JBL PartyBox Stage 320 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 65,000.00 | KSh 71,000.00 |
| Battery | N/A — mains-powered product | — |
| Weight | — | 16.5 kg |
No differences in these highlights for the visible products.
Full specifications
2 of 4 products
No specification differences for the visible products. Turn off “Show differences only” to see all published specifications.
General
| Specification | JBL Bar 500 | 590W | JBL PartyBox Stage 320 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | JBL |
| Model | Bar 500 | PartyBox Stage 320 |
| Type | Soundbar with Subwoofer | Portable Party Speaker |
Design
| Specification | JBL Bar 500 | 590W | JBL PartyBox Stage 320 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | — | 33.5 x 66.9 x 38.5 cm |
| Weight | — | 16.5 kg |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL Bar 500 | 590W | JBL PartyBox Stage 320 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | N/A — mains-powered product | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL Bar 500 | 590W | JBL PartyBox Stage 320 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | N/A — no microphone or guitar input | — |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 with Auracast™ |
| Wi-Fi | — | N/A — Bluetooth-only portable speaker |
| Wired Inputs | — | Dual Mic/Guitar Inputs, 3.5mm Aux, USB |
| HDMI | — | N/A — portable speaker design |
| Multi-Speaker / Stereo Pairing | — | Unlike older models limited to pairing two speakers, Auracast lets you connect multiple compatible JBL PartyBoxes for a stadium-like sound experience. |
| App Support | — | JBL PartyBox App |
Features
| Specification | JBL Bar 500 | 590W | JBL PartyBox Stage 320 |
|---|---|---|
| Lightshow | N/A — no party lightshow | Starry lights, trails, strobes |
| Party Features | N/A — not a party-speaker product | — |
| Voice Assistant | — | N/A — no built-in voice assistant |
| Home Cinema Features | — | N/A — not a home-cinema speaker |
Power & Battery
| Specification | JBL Bar 500 | 590W | JBL PartyBox Stage 320 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | AC mains | Rechargeable battery / USB charging |
| Battery Life | N/A — mains-powered product | Up to 18 Hours (Replaceable Battery) |
| Charging Time | N/A — mains-powered product | 3 Hours (Fast Charge: 10 mins = 2 hours play) |
| Fast Charging | N/A — mains-powered product | — |
| Charging Port | N/A — mains-powered product | — |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL Bar 500 | 590W | JBL PartyBox Stage 320 |
|---|---|---|
| Water & Dust Resistance | N/A — indoor mains-powered design | IPX4 (Splashproof) |
| Placement / Mounting | — | Free-standing portable placement |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL Bar 500 | 590W | JBL PartyBox Stage 320 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | Bar 500 | PartyBox Stage 320 |
| Power Cable | AC power cable(s) | USB charging cable |
| Other Accessories | N/A | N/A |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation |
| Subwoofer | — | N/A — no subwoofer supplied |
| Remote Control | — | N/A — no remote control supplied |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | — | N/A |
| Mounting Accessories | — | N/A — portable design |
Audio
| Specification | JBL Bar 500 | 590W | JBL PartyBox Stage 320 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | — | 2x 6.5-inch Woofers + 2x 25mm Dome Tweeters |
| Total Power Output | — | 240W RMS |



JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2 | 300W
JBL Bar 1000 | 880W
JBL Authentics 500
JBL Boombox 4
Sony HT-S20R | 400W
Sony HT-S500RF | 1000W