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JBL PartyBox 720 vs Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar & Cream

Compare sound, battery life, durability and connections.

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JBL PartyBox 720

JBL PartyBox 720

  • 31,000 g.
  • 4,584 mAh battery capacity.
  • 99.02 Wh of stored energy.
  • Bluetooth 5.4 connection.
  • Up to 15 hours per charge.
KSh 117,500In Stock
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Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream

Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream

  • 2,760 g.
  • Bluetooth 5.3 connection.
  • Mains-powered product.
  • 56 W rated output.
  • Works with the Marshall app.
KSh 116,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the JBL PartyBox 720 if you want a higher 800 W rated output. Choose the Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream if you want a lighter build (2.76 kg).

Weight

JBL PartyBox 720
31 kg
Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream
2.76 kg

Connections

JBL PartyBox 720
Bluetooth 5.4 connection
Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream
Bluetooth 5.3 connection

Output power

JBL PartyBox 720
800 W rated output
Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream
56 W rated output

Battery capacity

JBL PartyBox 720
4,584 mAh battery
Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream
Mains-powered product

Audio

JBL PartyBox 720
JBL Pro Sound
Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream
Dolby Atmos

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

JBL PartyBox 720

  • Higher rated output: 800 W (vs 56 W).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.3).

Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream

  • Lighter: 2.76 kg (vs 31 kg).
  • Supports Dolby Atmos.

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PriorityJBL PartyBox 720Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream
Portability31,000 g2,760 g
Weight31 kg2.76 kg
Battery capacity4,584 mAh batteryMains-powered product
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.4Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3
Battery lifeUp to 15 hours per chargeMains-powered product
SoftwareJBL PartyBoxWorks with the Marshall app

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL PartyBox 720Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream
BrandJBLMarshall
ModelPartyBox 720Heston 60
TypePortable Party SpeakerSoundbar
Announced—2025
Color—Black; Cream

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL PartyBox 720Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream
Dimensions416 x 942 x 406 mm730 × 68 × 124 mm
Weight31 kg2.76 kg

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL PartyBox 720Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream
BatteryTwo JBL Battery 600 lithium-ion packs; 99.02 Wh (21.6 V / 4584 mAh) eachMains-powered product

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL PartyBox 720Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream
Bluetooth5.4Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Profiles / CodecsA2DP 1.4 and AVRCP 1.6SBC; AAC; LC3
Wired Inputs3.5 mm auxiliary input; microphone, guitar and line inputsHDMI eARC; AUX IN 3.5 mm; RCA mono Sub Out; USB-C
USBUSB-C audio input; MP3, WAV and FLAC playback; USB-C PD output up to 30 WUSB-C
Microphone / Guitar InputsTwo XLR inputs2 built-in microphones used for room calibration; no microphone/guitar input
Multi-Speaker / Stereo PairingAuracast; two PartyBox 720 speakers for stereoWireless subwoofer expansion with Heston Sub 200; wired active subwoofer via RCA Sub Out
App SupportJBL PartyBoxMarshall app
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6
HDMI—HDMI 2.1 eARC; HDCP 1.4

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL PartyBox 720Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream
LightshowStars, trails and strobe effects synchronized to musicNo party lightshow
Party FeaturesMicrophone, guitar and DJ-console inputs; Auracast multi-speaker connectionNot a party-speaker product
Home Cinema Features—Dolby Atmos; DTS-X; 5.1 configuration; HDMI eARC
Special Features—AirPlay 2; Google Cast; Spotify Connect; TIDAL Connect; airable internet radio; room calibration; external subwoofer support

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL PartyBox 720Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream
Speaker ConfigurationDual woofers and dual tweeters5.1
DriversTwo 243 mm woofers; two 30 mm dome tweetersFull-range: 5 × 1.25 in; woofers: 2 × 3 in
Frequency Response32 Hz–20 kHz45 Hz – 20 kHz
Total Power Output800 W RMS56 W peak
Signal-to-Noise RatioOver 80 dB—
Sound Modes / EQEQ adjustment in JBL PartyBox appMusic; Movie; Night; Voice; bass and treble controls
Audio FeaturesJBL Pro Sound; USB-C digital audioDolby Atmos; DTS-X; room calibration; built-in woofers; optional external subwoofer support
Maximum SPL—89 dB
Amplifier—7 Class D amplifiers: 2 × 25 W + 5 × 5 W
Audio Channels—5.1

Power & Battery

Power & Battery specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL PartyBox 720Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream
Power Source100–240 V AC; optional compatible replacement batteriesAC mains
Battery LifeUp to 15 hours with compatible batteries installedMains-powered product
Charging Time3 hours with speaker off—
Fast Charging10 minutes for up to 2 hours with compatible batteries—
Charging PortAC power input—
Power Consumption—Network standby: below 2 W; low-power mode with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth disabled: below 0.5 W

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL PartyBox 720Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream
Water & Dust ResistanceIPX4—
MaterialsPost-consumer recycled plasticPlastics; metals; electronics; paper
Placement / MountingIntegrated handle and sturdy wheelsTV 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

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL PartyBox 720Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar Black & Cream
Speaker / SoundbarJBL PartyBox 720Heston 60 TV soundbar
Power Cable2 m AC power cordMains lead
DocumentationQuick-start guide, safety instructions and warranty cardQuick start guide; legal and safety information
Subwoofer—Not supplied; built-in bass drivers
Audio / HDMI Cable—HDMI cable
Mounting Accessories—2 wall-mount grommets
Other Accessories—Logo and UI panel

Similarities

  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar is the lighter option to carry; JBL PartyBox 720 trades extra weight for more total output.

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