JBL PartyBox 110 vs JBL PartyBox 520

The PartyBox 520 is the bigger, louder speaker: 400 W RMS, two 7.5-inch woofers, two tweeters, 15 hours of playtime and Auracast pairing. The PartyBox 110 is the lighter, cheaper-feeling option at 20 lb with 160 W, 12 hours and a mic and guitar input, and it is far easier to carry alone. Reviewers rate the 520 higher (4.8 vs 4.6) and call it a clear step up in sound, but some owners report a unit that lost its bass and note it is heavy at 26 kg. Buy the 110 for solo carrying and small spaces; buy the 520 for backyard parties and groups.

• Choose the JBL PartyBox 110 if you want one speaker you can lift and move yourself, with a mic and guitar input and a light show, for smaller gatherings.
• Choose the JBL PartyBox 520 if you host larger outdoor parties and want maximum volume, deeper bass and longer playtime, and can roll it on its wheels.