JBL Bar 500 | 590W vs JBL PartyBox 130
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| Feature |  JBL Bar 500 | 590W |  JBL PartyBox 130 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 65,000.00 | KSh 66,000.00 |
| Battery | N/A — mains-powered product | Up to 15 Hours Playtime |
| Weight | — | 11.3kg |
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General
| Specification | JBL Bar 500 | 590W | JBL PartyBox 130 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | JBL |
| Model | Bar 500 | PartyBox 130 |
| Type | Soundbar with Subwoofer | Portable Party Speaker |
| Color | — | Black | White |
Design
| Specification | JBL Bar 500 | 590W | JBL PartyBox 130 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | — | 29.84 × 57.5 × 30.3cm |
| Weight | — | 11.3kg |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL Bar 500 | 590W | JBL PartyBox 130 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | N/A — mains-powered product | Up to 15 Hours Playtime |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL Bar 500 | 590W | JBL PartyBox 130 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | N/A — no microphone or guitar input | — |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 6.0 | A2DP 1.4 | AVRCP 1.6 |
| Wi-Fi | — | N/A — Bluetooth-only portable speaker |
| Wired Inputs | — | USB-C | Optical | 3.5mm AUX | Mic-In | Guitar-In |
| HDMI | — | N/A — portable speaker design |
| App Support | — | JBL One App | Sound & Lightshow Control |
Features
| Specification | JBL Bar 500 | 590W | JBL PartyBox 130 |
|---|---|---|
| Lightshow | N/A — no party lightshow | Dynamic Lightshow | Strobe Effects | Beat-Synced Lighting |
| 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 130 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | AC mains | 100–240V | 50/60Hz |
| Battery Life | N/A — mains-powered product | — |
| Charging Time | N/A — mains-powered product | — |
| Fast Charging | N/A — mains-powered product | — |
| Charging Port | N/A — mains-powered product | Approx. 3 Hours | JBL BATTERY200 Li-ion Battery |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL Bar 500 | 590W | JBL PartyBox 130 |
|---|---|---|
| Water & Dust Resistance | N/A — indoor mains-powered design | IPX4 Splashproof | Spill & Splash Resistant |
| Placement / Mounting | — | Free-standing portable placement |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL Bar 500 | 590W | JBL PartyBox 130 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | Bar 500 | PartyBox 130 |
| 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 130 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | — | 2 × 5.25" Woofers | 2 × 1" Silk Dome Tweeters |
| Frequency Response | — | 40Hz–20kHz (-6dB) |
| Total Power Output | — | 200W RMS | >80dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio |
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