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JBL PartyBox Ultimate 2 vs LG xboom Stage 501 by will.i.am

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 10identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

The LG xboom Stage 501 by will.i.am has 3 more speakers than the JBL PartyBox Ultimate 2 (4 vs 1). The JBL PartyBox Ultimate 2 has 1,280 W more RMS rated power than the LG xboom Stage 501 by will.i.am (1500 W vs 220 W). The JBL PartyBox Ultimate 2 has 0.6 more Bluetooth version than the LG xboom Stage 501 by will.i.am (6.0 vs 5.4). Only the JBL PartyBox Ultimate 2 has Wi-Fi. Only the JBL PartyBox Ultimate 2 has USB Type-C charging port.

  • Number of speakers
    • PartyBox Ultimate 2:1
    • xboom Stage 501 by will.i.am:4
  • RMS rated power
    • PartyBox Ultimate 2:1500 W
    • xboom Stage 501 by will.i.am:220 W
  • Connectivity technology
    • PartyBox Ultimate 2:Wired & Wireless
    • xboom Stage 501 by will.i.am:Wireless
  • Wi-Fi
    • PartyBox Ultimate 2:Yes
    • xboom Stage 501 by will.i.am:No
  • Bluetooth version
    • PartyBox Ultimate 2:6.0
    • xboom Stage 501 by will.i.am:5.4
  • Recommended usage
    • PartyBox Ultimate 2:Universal
    • xboom Stage 501 by will.i.am:Mobile phone / Smartphone
  • Power source type
    • PartyBox Ultimate 2:AC
    • xboom Stage 501 by will.i.am:Battery
  • USB Type-C charging port
    • PartyBox Ultimate 2:Yes
    • xboom Stage 501 by will.i.am:No

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Comparison of PartyBox Ultimate 2, xboom Stage 501 by will.i.am
69 specifications
Loudspeakers1 differ
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.2 channels
Number of speakersDiffers14
TweeterYesYes
Number of tweeter drivers22
Tweeter diameter (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.35 cm (2.5")
WooferYesYes
Number of woofer drivers22
Woofer diameter (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13.3 cm (5.25")
Tweeter diameterKnown for one3 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer driver diameterKnown for one26.4 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Woofer diameterKnown for one12.4 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers1500 W220 W
Frequency rangeKnown for one28 - 20000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one80 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffersWired & WirelessWireless
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers6.05.4
3.5 mm connectorYesYes
6.35 mm connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A
AUX inYesYes
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
AirPlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
AC (power) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth profilesKnown for oneA2DP, AVRCPUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth transmitter modulationKnown for oneDQPSK, 8DPSKUnknown — not stated by the source
Cord lengthKnown for one2 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product typeParty speakerParty speaker
Product colourBlackBlack
Volume controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRotary
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPX4
Built-in displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Recommended usageDiffersUniversalMobile phone / Smartphone
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
FM radioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneMP3, WAVUnknown — not stated by the source
Remotely operatedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power source typeDiffersACBattery
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBuilt-in battery
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source99 Wh
Number of batteries supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 h
Battery recharge timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 h
USB Type-C charging portDiffersYesNo
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers466.7 mm298 mm
DepthDiffers493.3 mm293.6 mm
HeightDiffers1052.5 mm593.8 mm
WeightDiffers47.7 kg11.7 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers1140 mm654 mm
Package depthDiffers528 mm351 mm
Package heightDiffers539 mm369 mm
Package weightDiffers54.4 kg13.2 kg
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
AC adapter includedDiffersYesNo
Quick start guideYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Technical detailsidentical
Number of subwoofersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
ModulationKnown for oneOFDM, BPSK, QPSK, 256-QAM, 1024-QAM, 64-QAM, 16-QAMUnknown — not stated by the source

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