JBL PartyBox 520 vs Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream
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| Feature |  JBL PartyBox 520 |  Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 96,000.00 | KSh 116,000 |
| Battery | JBL Battery 600, Li-ion 99.02 Wh | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Weight | 25.5 kg | 2.76 kg |
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General
| Specification | JBL PartyBox 520 | Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | Marshall |
| Model | PartyBox 520 | Heston 60 |
| Type | Portable Party Speaker | Soundbar |
| Announced | — | 2025 |
| Color | — | Black; Cream |
Design
| Specification | JBL PartyBox 520 | Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 415 x 769 x 369 mm | 730 × 68 × 124 mm |
| Weight | 25.5 kg | 2.76 kg |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL PartyBox 520 | Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | JBL Battery 600, Li-ion 99.02 Wh | N/A — mains-powered product |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL PartyBox 520 | Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | A2DP V1.3, AVRCP V1.6 | SBC; LC3; AAC; MPEG4; ALAC; FLAC; LPCM; Ogg Vorbis; WMA; WMA9 |
| Wi-Fi | N/A — Bluetooth-only portable speaker | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Wired Inputs | AUX, USB | HDMI eARC; AUX IN 3.5 mm; RCA mono Sub Out; USB-C |
| HDMI | N/A — portable speaker design | HDMI 2.1 eARC; HDCP 1.4 |
| USB | Bluetooth, AUX, USB, Mic/Guitar (1/4") | USB-C; specification not otherwise stated |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | — | 2 built-in microphones used for room calibration; no microphone/guitar input |
| App Support | — | Marshall app |
Features
| Specification | JBL PartyBox 520 | Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | N/A — no built-in voice assistant | — |
| Lightshow | Yes — integrated party lightshow | N/A — no party lightshow |
| Home Cinema Features | N/A — not a home-cinema speaker | Dolby Atmos; DTS-X; 5.1 configuration; HDMI eARC |
| Special Features | AI Sound Boost, Auracast pairing, LED light show, JBL PartyBox app | AirPlay 2; Google Cast; Spotify Connect; TIDAL Connect; room calibration; optional Heston SUB 200 or wired active subwoofer via Sub Out |
| Party Features | — | N/A — not a party-speaker product |
Audio
| Specification | JBL PartyBox 520 | Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 1 x 12-inch subwoofer, 2 x 2.75-inch midrange, 2 x 2.75-inch tweeters | Full-range: 5 × 1.25 in; woofers: 2 × 3 in |
| Frequency Response | 30Hz - 20kHz | 45 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Total Power Output | 400W RMS | 56 W peak |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | >80 dB | — |
| Speaker Configuration | — | 5.1 |
| Maximum SPL | — | 89 dB |
| Amplifier | — | 7 Class D amplifiers: 2 × 25 W + 5 × 5 W |
| Audio Channels | — | 5.1 |
| Sound Modes / EQ | — | Music; Movie; Night; Voice; bass and treble controls |
| Audio Features | — | Dolby Atmos; DTS-X; room calibration; built-in woofers; optional external subwoofer support |
Power & Battery
| Specification | JBL PartyBox 520 | Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | Rechargeable battery / USB charging | AC mains |
| Battery Life | Up to 15 hours | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Charging Time | Approximately 4 hours via AC | — |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL PartyBox 520 | Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream |
|---|---|---|
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 splashproof | — |
| Materials | Recycled plastic and fabric | Plastics; metals; electronics; paper |
| Placement / Mounting | Free-standing portable placement | TV bench or direct wall mount; wall grommets included |
| Controls | — | Volume button; source-selection button; sound-mode toggle; programmable preset button |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL PartyBox 520 | Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | PartyBox 520 | Heston 60 TV soundbar |
| Subwoofer | N/A — no subwoofer supplied | N/A — built-in woofers; optional Heston SUB 200 supported |
| Remote Control | N/A — no remote control supplied | — |
| Power Cable | USB charging cable | Mains lead |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | N/A | HDMI cable |
| Mounting Accessories | N/A — portable design | 2 wall-mount grommets |
| Other Accessories | N/A | Logo and UI panel |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation | Quick start guide; legal and safety information |
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