JBL PartyBox On-The-Go Essential vs Marshall Marshall Acton 3
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| Feature |  JBL PartyBox On-The-Go Essential |  Marshall Marshall Acton 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 39,500.00 | KSh 41,000 |
| Battery | Rechargeable lithium-ion | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Weight | 6.1 kg | 2.85 kg |
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General
| Specification | JBL PartyBox On-The-Go Essential | Marshall Marshall Acton 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | Marshall |
| Model | PartyBox On-The-Go Essential | Acton 3 |
| Type | Portable Party Speaker | Home Speaker |
| Color | — | Black, Cream, Brown, Midnight Blue, Burgundy |
Design
| Specification | JBL PartyBox On-The-Go Essential | Marshall Marshall Acton 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 49.0 x 24.4 x 22.9 cm | 260 x 170 x 150 mm |
| Weight | 6.1 kg | 2.85 kg |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL PartyBox On-The-Go Essential | Marshall Marshall Acton 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | Rechargeable lithium-ion | N/A — mains-powered product |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL PartyBox On-The-Go Essential | Marshall Marshall Acton 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | A2DP V1.3, AVRCP V1.6 | Bluetooth LE Audio-ready |
| Wi-Fi | N/A — Bluetooth-only portable speaker | No |
| Wired Inputs | USB, AUX | 3.5 mm Aux Input |
| HDMI | N/A — portable speaker design | — |
| USB | Bluetooth, USB, AUX, mic/guitar inputs | — |
| Bluetooth Range | — | 10 meters |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | — | No built-in microphone or guitar input |
| App Support | — | Marshall Bluetooth App (iOS/Android) |
Features
| Specification | JBL PartyBox On-The-Go Essential | Marshall Marshall Acton 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | N/A — no built-in voice assistant | No |
| Lightshow | Yes — integrated party lightshow | N/A — no party lightshow |
| Home Cinema Features | N/A — not a home-cinema speaker | N/A — not a home-cinema product |
| Special Features | Synced light show, wireless mic, TWS pairing | Re-engineered wider stereo soundstage; Bluetooth LE Audio-ready; Marshall Bluetooth app; OTA software updates |
| Party Features | — | N/A — not a party-speaker product |
Audio
| Specification | JBL PartyBox On-The-Go Essential | Marshall Marshall Acton 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 5.25-inch woofer, 2 x 1.75-inch tweeters | 1 woofer; 2 tweeters |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (-6dB) | 45–20,000 Hz |
| Total Power Output | 100W RMS | 60 W total amplification (30 W woofer + 2 x 15 W tweeters) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | >80dB | — |
| Speaker Configuration | — | Mains-Powered Home Speaker |
| Maximum SPL | — | 95 dB @ 1 m |
| Amplifier | — | 1x 30W (Woofer), 2x 15W (Tweeters) |
| Audio Channels | — | Stereo |
| Sound Modes / EQ | — | Adjustable bass and treble; Dynamic Loudness |
| Audio Features | — | Bass-reflex cabinet; re-engineered wider stereo soundstage; Marshall Signature Sound; Bluetooth LE Audio-ready |
Power & Battery
| Specification | JBL PartyBox On-The-Go Essential | Marshall Marshall Acton 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | Rechargeable battery / USB charging | 100–240 V AC Mains (Wall-powered) |
| Battery Life | Up to 6 hours | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hours | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Fast Charging | — | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Charging Port | — | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Power Consumption | — | Network standby power consumption: No |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL PartyBox On-The-Go Essential | Marshall Marshall Acton 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 splashproof | No water-resistance rating |
| Materials | Durable plastic with fabric grille | 70% Recycled Plastic, Vegan Leather |
| Placement / Mounting | Free-standing portable placement | Indoor home speaker; placement compensation in Marshall Bluetooth app |
| Controls | — | Source button; volume control knob; bass control knob; treble control knob; play/pause button; skip backward/forward control knob; power switch |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL PartyBox On-The-Go Essential | Marshall Marshall Acton 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | PartyBox On-The-Go Essential | Acton 3 |
| 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 | — |
| Mounting Accessories | N/A — portable design | — |
| Other Accessories | N/A | N/A |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation |
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