JBL Bar 1000MK2 vs JBL PartyBox 520
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| Feature |  JBL Bar 1000MK2 |  JBL PartyBox 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 129,000.00 | KSh 96,000.00 |
| Battery | Detachable surround speakers: 3.635 V, 6600 mAh lithium battery | JBL Battery 600, Li-ion 99.02 Wh |
| Weight | Main soundbar: 5.5 kg; each surround: 0.9 kg; subwoofer: 9.1 kg | 25.5 kg |
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General
| Specification | JBL Bar 1000MK2 | JBL PartyBox 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | JBL |
| Model | Bar 1000MK2 | PartyBox 520 |
| Announced | 2025 | — |
| Type | Soundbar with Subwoofer | Portable Party Speaker |
| Color | Black | — |
Design
| Specification | JBL Bar 1000MK2 | JBL PartyBox 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | Total soundbar: 1203 × 52 × 128 mm; main bar: 854 × 52 × 128 mm; each surround: 189 × 52 × 128 mm; subwoofer: 325 × 400 × 325 mm | 415 x 769 x 369 mm |
| Weight | Main soundbar: 5.5 kg; each surround: 0.9 kg; subwoofer: 9.1 kg | 25.5 kg |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL Bar 1000MK2 | JBL PartyBox 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | Detachable surround speakers: 3.635 V, 6600 mAh lithium battery | JBL Battery 600, Li-ion 99.02 Wh |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL Bar 1000MK2 | JBL PartyBox 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | A2DP v1.3; AVRCP v1.5 | A2DP V1.3, AVRCP V1.6 |
| Wi-Fi | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax on 2.4/5 GHz | N/A — Bluetooth-only portable speaker |
| Wired Inputs | Optical; USB Type-A (US playback; service-only in other versions); HDMI inputs | AUX, USB |
| HDMI | 3 HDMI inputs; 1 HDMI eARC output; HDCP 2.3; HDR10+ and Dolby Vision pass-through | N/A — portable speaker design |
| USB | Type-A; 5 V DC, 0.5 A; MP3 (US playback; service-only in other versions) | Bluetooth, AUX, USB, Mic/Guitar (1/4") |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | N/A — no microphone or guitar input | — |
| App Support | JBL ONE app | — |
Features
| Specification | JBL Bar 1000MK2 | JBL PartyBox 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Works with voice-assistant-enabled speakers | N/A — no built-in voice assistant |
| Lightshow | N/A — no party lightshow | Yes — integrated party lightshow |
| Party Features | N/A — not a party-speaker product | — |
| Home Cinema Features | Dolby Atmos; DTS:X; MultiBeam 3.0; PureVoice 2.0; detachable wireless surround sound; easy sound calibration | N/A — not a home-cinema speaker |
| Special Features | AirPlay; Google Cast; Spotify Connect; TIDAL Connect; Roon Ready; detachable speakers charge on the bar | AI Sound Boost, Auracast pairing, LED light show, JBL PartyBox app |
Audio
| Specification | JBL Bar 1000MK2 | JBL PartyBox 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker Configuration | 7.1.4 channel | — |
| Drivers | Soundbar: 6 × (44 × 80) mm racetrack drivers + 2 × 1 in (25 mm) tweeters + 2 × 2.75 in (70 mm) up-firing full-range drivers; surrounds: 2 × (44 × 90) mm racetrack drivers + 2 × 2.75 in (70 mm) up-firing full-range drivers; subwoofer: 10 in (260 mm) | 1 x 12-inch subwoofer, 2 x 2.75-inch midrange, 2 x 2.75-inch tweeters |
| Frequency Response | 33 Hz – 20 kHz (-6 dB) | 30Hz - 20kHz |
| Total Power Output | 960 W RMS (soundbar 500 W; surrounds 2 × 80 W; subwoofer 300 W) | 400W RMS |
| Amplifier | Soundbar 500 W; surrounds 2 × 80 W; subwoofer 300 W; max @ THD 1% | — |
| Audio Channels | 7.1.4 | — |
| Sound Modes / EQ | JBL ONE App EQ; PureVoice 2.0 dialogue enhancement; automatic sound calibration | — |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos; DTS:X; MultiBeam 3.0; PureVoice 2.0; 4K Dolby Vision pass-through | — |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | — | >80 dB |
Power & Battery
| Specification | JBL Bar 1000MK2 | JBL PartyBox 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz mains; rechargeable lithium batteries in detachable surround speakers | Rechargeable battery / USB charging |
| Battery Life | Detachable surround speaker playtime up to 10 hours; varies with content and volume | Up to 15 hours |
| Power Consumption | Networked standby less than 2.0 W | — |
| Charging Time | — | Approximately 4 hours via AC |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL Bar 1000MK2 | JBL PartyBox 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Remote control; JBL ONE App | — |
| Placement / Mounting | Tabletop or wall mount; detachable surrounds can be placed behind the listener | Free-standing portable placement |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IPX4 splashproof |
| Materials | — | Recycled plastic and fabric |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL Bar 1000MK2 | JBL PartyBox 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | 1 × main soundbar | PartyBox 520 |
| Subwoofer | 1 × wireless subwoofer | N/A — no subwoofer supplied |
| Remote Control | Remote control with 2 batteries | N/A — no remote control supplied |
| Power Cable | Power cords (up to 6 pcs depending on region SKU) | USB charging cable |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | 1 × HDMI cable | N/A |
| Mounting Accessories | 2 × L-shaped wall-mount brackets for main bar; 2 × U-shaped brackets for surrounds; screws; wall-mount template | N/A — portable design |
| Other Accessories | 4 × side caps | N/A |
| Documentation | Quick start guide; safety instruction; warranty card | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation |
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