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BOYA BY-WM4 Pro vs JBL PartyBox

Compare pickup, connection, battery and recording features.

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BOYA BY-WM4 Pro Portable Wireless Microphone

BOYA BY-WM4 Pro Portable Wireless Microphone

  • 2.4 GHz wireless connection.
  • Power source: two AAA batteries per transmitter.
  • Signal-to-Noise ratio: 84 dB or higher.
  • 3.5 mm headphone output.
KSh 13,000In Stock
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JBL PartyBox Wireless Mic

JBL PartyBox Wireless Mic

  • Battery: Microphones 600mAh 3.7V Li-ion; dongle 700mAh 3.7V Li-ion.
  • 2.4 GHz wireless connection.
  • Up to 20 hours per charge.
  • USB-C.
  • Power source: rechargeable batteries.
KSh 14,800In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The BOYA BY-WM4 Pro Portable Wireless Microphone is the better buy: it has a longer range (up to 60 m).

Connections

BOYA BY-WM4 Pro Portable Wireless Microphone
2.4 GHz digital wireless
JBL PartyBox Wireless Mic
2.4GHz digital wireless

Signal-to-Noise ratio

BOYA BY-WM4 Pro Portable Wireless Microphone
84 dB
JBL PartyBox Wireless Mic
59dBA

Polar pattern

BOYA BY-WM4 Pro Portable Wireless Microphone
Omnidirectional lavalier
JBL PartyBox Wireless Mic
Cardioid

Frequency response

BOYA BY-WM4 Pro Portable Wireless Microphone
35 Hz–14 kHz ±3 dB
JBL PartyBox Wireless Mic
50Hz–15kHz

Transmission range

BOYA BY-WM4 Pro Portable Wireless Microphone
Up to 60 m with no obstacles
JBL PartyBox Wireless Mic
Up to 30m / 100ft

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

BOYA BY-WM4 Pro Portable Wireless Microphone

  • Longer range: up to 60 m (vs 30 m).
  • Lower price: KSh 13,000 (vs KSh 14,800).
  • Power source: Two AAA batteries per transmitter.

JBL PartyBox Wireless Mic

  • Power source: Built-in rechargeable batteries.

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PriorityBOYA BY-WM4 Pro Portable Wireless MicrophoneJBL PartyBox Wireless Mic
Connections2.4 GHz digital wireless2.4GHz digital wireless
Power sourceTwo AAA batteries per transmitterBuilt-in rechargeable batteries
Signal-to-Noise ratio84 dB or higher59dBA
Polar patternOmnidirectional lavalierCardioid
Frequency response35 Hz–14 kHz ±3 dB50Hz–15kHz
Transmission rangeUp to 60 m with no obstaclesUp to 30m / 100ft

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM4 Pro Portable Wireless MicrophoneJBL PartyBox Wireless Mic
BrandBOYAJBL
ModelBOYA BY-WM4 Pro Portable Wireless MicrophonePartyBox Wireless Mic
Announced—2024
Type—Wireless Handheld Microphone System
Microphone System—2 wireless handheld microphones + 1 wireless receiver dongle
Color—Black

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM4 Pro Portable Wireless MicrophoneJBL PartyBox Wireless Mic
Mounting / Attachment—Handheld
Materials—Rugged handheld housing with metal grille
Special Features—Dual karaoke microphones for JBL PartyBox; use while charging

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM4 Pro Portable Wireless MicrophoneJBL PartyBox Wireless Mic
Power SourceTwo AAA batteries per transmitterBuilt-in rechargeable batteries
Battery Type—Microphones 600mAh 3.7V Li-ion; dongle 700mAh 3.7V Li-ion
Battery Life—Microphones up to 20h; dongle up to 12h
Charging—USB-C; microphones can be used while charging from PartyBox
Fast Charging—10 minutes provides about 2 hours microphone use

Microphone & Audio

Microphone & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM4 Pro Portable Wireless MicrophoneJBL PartyBox Wireless Mic
Polar PatternOmnidirectional lavalierCardioid
Frequency Response35 Hz–14 kHz ±3 dB50Hz–15kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio84 dB or higher59dBA
Microphone Type—16mm electret condenser microphone (ECM)
Dynamic Range—100dB at 1kHz
Audio Features—Built-in pop filter and shock-mount system

Wireless & Transmission

Wireless & Transmission specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM4 Pro Portable Wireless MicrophoneJBL PartyBox Wireless Mic
Wireless Technology2.4 GHz digital wireless2.4GHz digital wireless
Transmission RangeUp to 60 m with no obstaclesUp to 30m / 100ft
Operating Frequency—2404–2478MHz
Latency—Under 12ms
Encryption—AES-128
Maximum Transmitters—2 supplied handheld microphones
Maximum Receivers / Channels—1 dongle / 2 microphones
Wireless Features—Adaptive channel selection

Transmitter

Transmitter specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM4 Pro Portable Wireless MicrophoneJBL PartyBox Wireless Mic
Transmitter Input3.5 mm microphone inputNot applicable
Transmitter Microphone—Integrated 16mm cardioid ECM capsule
Transmitter Recording—No
Internal Storage / Recording Time——
Transmitter Battery Life—Up to 20 hours
Transmitter Charging Time—Under 2.5 hours while off
Transmitter Dimensions—45.5 × 224.5 × 42.5mm
Transmitter Weight—270g each

Receiver

Receiver specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM4 Pro Portable Wireless MicrophoneJBL PartyBox Wireless Mic
Monitoring Output3.5 mm headphone outputNot applicable
Receiver Type—JBL PartyBox wireless microphone dongle
Receiver Outputs—Proprietary PartyBox microphone input connection
Receiver Battery Life—Up to 12 hours
Receiver Charging Time—Under 2.5 hours while off
Receiver Dimensions—42 × 96.5 × 18mm
Receiver Weight—43g

Connectivity & Compatibility

Connectivity & Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM4 Pro Portable Wireless MicrophoneJBL PartyBox Wireless Mic
Connection—2.4GHz wireless via supplied PartyBox dongle
Audio Outputs—Receiver dongle output to compatible JBL PartyBox
USB—USB-C charging
3.5mm Connection—Not applicable
Camera Compatibility——
Smartphone Compatibility——
Computer Compatibility——
Operating System Compatibility——
Direct Device Compatibility—All JBL PartyBox speakers using the supplied dongle
App Support——

Recording & Controls

Recording & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM4 Pro Portable Wireless MicrophoneJBL PartyBox Wireless Mic
Onboard Recording—No
Timecode—No
Safety Track—No
Gain Control—PartyBox microphone controls where available
Noise Cancellation—No electronic noise cancellation; cardioid pickup, pop filter and shock mount reduce unwanted sound
Low-Cut Filter—No
Controls—Microphone power controls
Special Recording Features—Not applicable

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM4 Pro Portable Wireless MicrophoneJBL PartyBox Wireless Mic
Charging Case—Not applicable
Case Battery Capacity——
Case Battery Life / Charging Cycles——
Case Charging Time——
Case Charging Port——
Case Dimensions——
Case Weight——
Case Features——

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM4 Pro Portable Wireless MicrophoneJBL PartyBox Wireless Mic
What's in the Box—2 × JBL PartyBox Wireless microphones, 1 × wireless dongle, USB-C cable, quick-start guide, safety instructions and warranty card

Similarities

  • Both use 2.4 GHz wireless connection.

In summary

The BOYA BY-WM4 Pro Portable Wireless Microphone is the better buy for almost everyone, with a longer range.

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