JBL PartyBox 520 vs Marshall Heston Sub 200
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| Feature |  JBL PartyBox 520 |  Marshall Heston Sub 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 96,000.00 | KSh 86,000 |
| Battery | JBL Battery 600, Li-ion 99.02 Wh | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Weight | 25.5 kg | 7.62kg |
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General
| Specification | JBL PartyBox 520 | Marshall Heston Sub 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | Marshall |
| Model | PartyBox 520 | Heston Sub 200 |
| Type | Portable Party Speaker | Wireless Subwoofer |
| Announced | — | 2025 |
| Color | — | Black or Cream |
Design
| Specification | JBL PartyBox 520 | Marshall Heston Sub 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 415 x 769 x 369 mm | 282 × 282 × 302.5mm |
| Weight | 25.5 kg | 7.62kg |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL PartyBox 520 | Marshall Heston Sub 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | JBL Battery 600, Li-ion 99.02 Wh | N/A — mains-powered product |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL PartyBox 520 | Marshall Heston Sub 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 LE Audio for wireless Heston connection |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | A2DP V1.3, AVRCP V1.6 | LC3 codec |
| Wi-Fi | N/A — Bluetooth-only portable speaker | N/A — not applicable to a standalone subwoofer |
| Wired Inputs | AUX, USB | 1 × mono RCA SUB IN |
| HDMI | N/A — portable speaker design | N/A — not applicable to a standalone subwoofer |
| USB | Bluetooth, AUX, USB, Mic/Guitar (1/4") | N/A — not applicable to a standalone subwoofer |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | — | N/A — not applicable to a standalone subwoofer |
| Multi-Speaker / Stereo Pairing | — | Wireless pairing with compatible Marshall Heston soundbars |
| App Support | — | Marshall app |
Features
| Specification | JBL PartyBox 520 | Marshall Heston Sub 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | N/A — no built-in voice assistant | N/A — not applicable to a standalone subwoofer |
| Lightshow | Yes — integrated party lightshow | N/A — not applicable to a standalone subwoofer |
| Home Cinema Features | N/A — not a home-cinema speaker | Wireless expansion for compatible Marshall Heston soundbars; wired SUB IN for compatible third-party systems |
| Special Features | AI Sound Boost, Auracast pairing, LED light show, JBL PartyBox app | Child lock, phase inversion, adjustable cutoff, OTA updates and room-position controls |
| Party Features | — | N/A — not applicable to a standalone subwoofer |
Audio
| Specification | JBL PartyBox 520 | Marshall Heston Sub 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 1 x 12-inch subwoofer, 2 x 2.75-inch midrange, 2 x 2.75-inch tweeters | 2 × 5.25-inch subwoofer drivers |
| Frequency Response | 30Hz - 20kHz | 30Hz–150Hz |
| Total Power Output | 400W RMS | 236W maximum total output |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | >80 dB | — |
| Speaker Configuration | — | Dual-driver ported powered subwoofer |
| Maximum SPL | — | 99dB |
| Amplifier | — | 2 × 120W Class-D amplifiers |
| Audio Channels | — | Mono / LFE |
| Sound Modes / EQ | — | Adjustable low-pass cutoff, phase inversion and volume in Marshall app |
| Audio Features | — | Ported wooden enclosure; wireless or mono RCA integration |
Power & Battery
| Specification | JBL PartyBox 520 | Marshall Heston Sub 200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Fast Charging | — | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Charging Port | — | N/A — mains-powered product |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL PartyBox 520 | Marshall Heston Sub 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 splashproof | — |
| Materials | Recycled plastic and fabric | Wood, electronics, plastic, metal and PU leather |
| Placement / Mounting | Free-standing portable placement | Free-standing floor placement |
| Controls | — | Setup button and rotary volume control; additional controls in Marshall app |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL PartyBox 520 | Marshall Heston Sub 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | PartyBox 520 | N/A — standalone subwoofer product |
| Subwoofer | N/A — no subwoofer supplied | Marshall Heston Sub 200 |
| Remote Control | N/A — no remote control supplied | N/A — no remote control supplied |
| Power Cable | USB charging cable | Mains power cable |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | N/A | N/A |
| Mounting Accessories | N/A — portable design | N/A — floor-standing design |
| Other Accessories | N/A | N/A |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation | Quick-start, legal and safety documentation |
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