JBL Bar 500MK2 vs JBL PartyBox 520
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| Feature |  JBL Bar 500MK2 |  JBL PartyBox 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 81,000.00 | KSh 96,000.00 |
| Battery | N/A — mains-powered product | JBL Battery 600, Li-ion 99.02 Wh |
| Weight | Soundbar: 2.9 kg; subwoofer: 8.1 kg | 25.5 kg |
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General
| Specification | JBL Bar 500MK2 | JBL PartyBox 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | JBL |
| Model | Bar 500MK2 | PartyBox 520 |
| Announced | 2025 | — |
| Type | Soundbar with Subwoofer | Portable Party Speaker |
| Color | Black | — |
Design
| Specification | JBL Bar 500MK2 | JBL PartyBox 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | Soundbar: 940 × 50.5 × 104 mm; subwoofer: 325 × 400 × 325 mm | 415 x 769 x 369 mm |
| Weight | Soundbar: 2.9 kg; subwoofer: 8.1 kg | 25.5 kg |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL Bar 500MK2 | JBL PartyBox 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | N/A — mains-powered product | JBL Battery 600, Li-ion 99.02 Wh |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL Bar 500MK2 | 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 input | AUX, USB |
| HDMI | 1 HDMI input; 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 500MK2 | JBL PartyBox 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Works with voice-assistant-enabled speakers; Google Assistant or Siri via connected device | 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 Virtual:X; MultiBeam 3.0; PureVoice 2.0; easy sound calibration; 4K video pass-through | N/A — not a home-cinema speaker |
| Special Features | AirPlay; Google Cast; Spotify Connect; TIDAL Connect; Roon Ready | AI Sound Boost, Auracast pairing, LED light show, JBL PartyBox app |
Audio
| Specification | JBL Bar 500MK2 | JBL PartyBox 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker Configuration | 5.1 channel | — |
| Drivers | Soundbar: 5 × (42 × 80) mm racetrack drivers + 4 × 0.75 in (20 mm) tweeters; subwoofer: 10 in (260 mm) | 1 x 12-inch subwoofer, 2 x 2.75-inch midrange, 2 x 2.75-inch tweeters |
| Frequency Response | 40 Hz – 20 kHz (-6 dB) | 30Hz - 20kHz |
| Total Power Output | 750 W maximum @ THD 1% (soundbar 450 W; subwoofer 300 W) | 400W RMS |
| Amplifier | Soundbar 450 W + subwoofer 300 W; max @ THD 1% | — |
| Audio Channels | 5.1 | — |
| Sound Modes / EQ | JBL ONE App EQ; PureVoice 2.0 dialogue enhancement; automatic sound calibration | — |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos; DTS Virtual:X; MultiBeam 3.0; PureVoice 2.0; 4K Dolby Vision pass-through | — |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | — | >80 dB |
Power & Battery
| Specification | JBL Bar 500MK2 | JBL PartyBox 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz mains | Rechargeable battery / USB charging |
| Battery Life | N/A — mains-powered product | Up to 15 hours |
| Power Consumption | Networked standby less than 2.0 W; deep sleep less than 1 W | — |
| Charging Time | — | Approximately 4 hours via AC |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL Bar 500MK2 | JBL PartyBox 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Remote control; JBL ONE App | — |
| Materials | Post-consumer recycled plastic and recycled aluminum; FSC-certified paper packaging | Recycled plastic and fabric |
| Placement / Mounting | Soundbar tabletop or wall mount; wireless subwoofer | Free-standing portable placement |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IPX4 splashproof |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL Bar 500MK2 | 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; wall-mount template | N/A — portable design |
| Other Accessories | N/A | N/A |
| Documentation | Quick start guide; safety instruction; warranty card | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation |
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