Product comparison · 2 portable & party speakers

JBL BandBox Solo vs JBL PartyBox Ultimate 2

16specifications compared
9differ
7identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

The JBL PartyBox Ultimate 2 has 1,482 W more RMS rated power than the JBL BandBox Solo (1500 W vs 18 W). The JBL BandBox Solo has 45 - 20000 Hz more frequency range than the JBL PartyBox Ultimate 2 (73 - 20000 Hz vs 28 - 20000 Hz). The JBL PartyBox Ultimate 2 has 1 more Bluetooth version than the JBL BandBox Solo (6.0 vs 5.0). Bluetooth transmitter modulation: DQPSK, 8DPSK, GFSK on the JBL BandBox Solo, DQPSK, 8DPSK on the JBL PartyBox Ultimate 2. Power source type: Battery on the JBL BandBox Solo, AC on the JBL PartyBox Ultimate 2.

RMS rated power
- BandBox Solo:18 W
- PartyBox Ultimate 2:1500 W
Frequency range
- BandBox Solo:73 - 20000 Hz
- PartyBox Ultimate 2:28 - 20000 Hz
Bluetooth version
- BandBox Solo:5.0
- PartyBox Ultimate 2:6.0
Bluetooth transmitter modulation
- BandBox Solo:DQPSK, 8DPSK, GFSK
- PartyBox Ultimate 2:DQPSK, 8DPSK
Power source type
- BandBox Solo:Battery
- PartyBox Ultimate 2:AC
Width
- BandBox Solo:150 mm
- PartyBox Ultimate 2:466.7 mm
Depth
- BandBox Solo:55 mm
- PartyBox Ultimate 2:493.3 mm
Height
- BandBox Solo:87 mm
- PartyBox Ultimate 2:1052.5 mm

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Comparison of BandBox Solo, PartyBox Ultimate 2
58 specifications	A JBL BandBox Solo View product	B JBL PartyBox Ultimate 2 View product
Loudspeakersidentical
Number of speakers	1	1
TweeterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of tweeter driversKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Tweeter diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 cm
Subwoofer driver diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	26.4 cm
WooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of woofer driversKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Woofer diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12.4 cm
Number of driversKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	18 W	1500 W
Frequency rangeDiffers	73 - 20000 Hz	28 - 20000 Hz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)	80 dB	80 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	1%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless	Wired & Wireless
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	5.0	6.0
Bluetooth profiles	A2DP, AVRCP	A2DP, AVRCP
Bluetooth transmitter modulationDiffers	DQPSK, 8DPSK, GFSK	DQPSK, 8DPSK
3.5 mm connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AUX inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cord lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 m
Frequency rangeKnown for one	2.4 - 2.4835 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB charging portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Party speaker
Product colour	Black	Black
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performanceidentical
Recommended usageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Universal
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MP3, WAV
Remotely operatedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffers	Battery	AC
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50/60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
USB Type-C charging port	Yes	Yes
Battery typeKnown for one	Built-in battery	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one	17 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery voltageKnown for one	3.6 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (music)Known for one	6 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge timeKnown for one	3.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth transmitter powerKnown for one	13 dBm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	150 mm	466.7 mm
DepthDiffers	55 mm	493.3 mm
HeightDiffers	87 mm	1052.5 mm
WeightDiffers	530 g	47.7 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1140 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	528 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	539 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	54.4 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quantity per packKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Number of subwoofersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Other featuresidentical
ModulationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	OFDM, BPSK, QPSK, 256-QAM, 1024-QAM, 64-QAM, 16-QAM
Speaker driver sizeKnown for one	5.71 cm (2.25")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one	4722 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

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