JBL PartyBox 520 vs Marshall Woburn III
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| Feature |  JBL PartyBox 520 |  Marshall Woburn III |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 96,000.00 | KSh 81,000 |
| Battery | JBL Battery 600, Li-ion 99.02 Wh | N/A - mains-powered |
| Weight | 25.5 kg | 7.45 kg |
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General
| Specification | JBL PartyBox 520 | Marshall Woburn III |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | Marshall |
| Model | PartyBox 520 | Woburn III |
| Type | Portable Party Speaker | Home Speaker |
| Color | — | Black |
Design
| Specification | JBL PartyBox 520 | Marshall Woburn III |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 415 x 769 x 369 mm | 400 x 317 x 203 mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight | 25.5 kg | 7.45 kg |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL PartyBox 520 | Marshall Woburn III |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | JBL Battery 600, Li-ion 99.02 Wh | N/A - mains-powered |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL PartyBox 520 | Marshall Woburn III |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.2; Bluetooth LE Audio ready |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | A2DP V1.3, AVRCP V1.6 | — |
| Wi-Fi | N/A — Bluetooth-only portable speaker | No |
| Wired Inputs | AUX, USB | 3.5 mm input; RCA input; HDMI input |
| HDMI | N/A — portable speaker design | 1 HDMI input |
| USB | Bluetooth, AUX, USB, Mic/Guitar (1/4") | — |
| Bluetooth Range | — | 10 m / 30 ft |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | — | N/A - no microphone system |
| App Support | — | Marshall Bluetooth app (iOS and Android); OTA software updates |
Features
| Specification | JBL PartyBox 520 | Marshall Woburn III |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | N/A — no built-in voice assistant | No |
| Lightshow | Yes — integrated party lightshow | — |
| Home Cinema Features | N/A — not a home-cinema speaker | HDMI input; wider stereo soundstage; Dynamic Loudness; Placement Correction |
| Special Features | AI Sound Boost, Auracast pairing, LED light show, JBL PartyBox app | Marshall Signature Sound; three-way driver system; Bluetooth LE Audio ready; OTA software updates |
| Party Features | — | N/A - home speaker |
Audio
| Specification | JBL PartyBox 520 | Marshall Woburn III |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 1 x 12-inch subwoofer, 2 x 2.75-inch midrange, 2 x 2.75-inch tweeters | 3-way driver system with woofer, midrange, and tweeter drivers |
| Frequency Response | 30Hz - 20kHz | 35-20,000 Hz |
| Total Power Output | 400W RMS | 150 W total amplification |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | >80 dB | — |
| Speaker Configuration | — | 3-way stereo home speaker |
| Maximum SPL | — | 100.5 dB @ 1 m |
| Amplifier | — | 1 x 90 W Class D woofer amplifier; 2 x 15 W Class D mid amplifiers; 2 x 15 W Class D tweeter amplifiers |
| Audio Channels | — | Stereo |
| Sound Modes / EQ | — | Adjustable bass and treble; Dynamic Loudness; Placement Correction in Marshall Bluetooth app |
| Audio Features | — | Re-engineered wider stereo soundstage; bass-reflex cabinet; Marshall Signature Sound; Bluetooth LE Audio ready; HDMI input |
Power & Battery
| Specification | JBL PartyBox 520 | Marshall Woburn III |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | Rechargeable battery / USB charging | AC mains, 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz |
| Battery Life | Up to 15 hours | N/A - mains-powered |
| Charging Time | Approximately 4 hours via AC | N/A - mains-powered |
| Fast Charging | — | N/A - mains-powered |
| Charging Port | — | N/A - mains-powered |
| Power Consumption | — | Network standby power consumption: No |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL PartyBox 520 | Marshall Woburn III |
|---|---|---|
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 splashproof | No water resistance rating |
| Materials | Recycled plastic and fabric | — |
| Placement / Mounting | Free-standing portable placement | Home speaker; Placement Correction in Marshall Bluetooth app |
| Controls | — | Source button; volume; bass; treble; play/pause; skip backward/forward; power switch |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL PartyBox 520 | Marshall Woburn III |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | PartyBox 520 | Woburn III speaker |
| Subwoofer | N/A — no subwoofer supplied | N/A - no subwoofer supplied |
| Remote Control | N/A — no remote control supplied | N/A - no remote control supplied |
| Power Cable | USB charging cable | Mains lead |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | N/A | N/A - no audio or HDMI cable supplied |
| Mounting Accessories | N/A — portable design | N/A - no mounting accessories supplied |
| Other Accessories | N/A | N/A |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation | User manual; legal and safety information |
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