JBL PartyBox 100

What’s the difference between the JBL PartyBox 100 and 110?

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The PartyBox 110 is a new portable speaker released by JBL in 2021. So, how does the new model compare to the older PartyBox 100?

You can find out in this comparison guide between these party speakers.

Quick Summary

When compared to the JBL PartyBox 100, the JBL PartyBox 110 supports a higher frequency response range in addition to having a much shorter recharge time. The PartyBox 110 is also the only one out of these products to support the JBL PartyBox App and offer protection against water splashes.

Overall, the newer JBL PartyBox 110 is an improvement over the JBL PartyBox 100.

Both speakers support bass boost, light show and True Wireless Audio. The two products also have the same output power, battery life and warranty length.

The PartyBox 100 is smaller in size and lighter in weight when compared to the PartyBox 110, however.

PartyBox 100 vs. PartyBox 110 Comparison Chart

You can take a look at Seeking Tech’s comparison table between the PartyBox 100 and PartyBox 110 below.

JBL PartyBox 100 Portable Wireless Bluetooth Party SpeakerJBL PartyBox 110 Portable Wireless Bluetooth Party Speaker
What’s in the Box1x JBL PartyBox Speaker 100

1x Quick Start Guide

1x Warranty Card

1x Safety Sheet

1x AC Power Cord		1x JBL PartyBox Speaker 110

1x Quick Start Guide

1x Warranty Card

1x Safety Sheet

1x AC Power Cord
Weight9.70 kg10.84 kg
Dimensions551 mm x 290 mm x 288 mm568 mm x 300 mm x 295 mm
Output Power2x 5.25" Woofers

2x 2.25" Tweeter		2x 5.25" Woofers

2x 2.25" Tweeter
Frequency Response45 Hz to 18 kHz45 Hz to 20 kHz
Inputs3.5mm Aux-in

Mic/Guitar input with volume control

USB port		3.5mm Aux-in

Mic/Guitar input with volume control

USB port
OutputsAux-outAux-out
Bass Boost?YesYes
True Wireless Stereo?YesYes
Light Show Mode?YesYes
PartyBox App?NoYes
Battery LifeUp to 12 hoursUp to 12 hours
Recharge Time6.5 hours3.5 hours
Waterproof RatingNoneIPX4
Warranty1-year limited warranty1-year limited warranty
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What’s in the Box

In addition to the main speaker unit, both products also include a quick starter guide, warranty card, safety sheet and AC power cord (the type of cord you will get depend on your region).

You can check out the breakdown of the content included inside each new retail box for both of these JBL products below:

JBL PartyBox 100:

  • 1x JBL PartyBox Speaker 100
  • 1x Quick Start Guide
  • 1x Warranty Card
  • 1x Safety Sheet
  • 1x AC Power Cord

JBL PartyBox 110:

  • 1x JBL PartyBox Speaker 110
  • 1x Quick Start Guide
  • 1x Warranty Card
  • 1x Safety Sheet
  • 1x AC Power Cord

Weight

When it comes to weight, the PartyBox 110 is a little bit heavier than the PartyBox 100.

You can check out the weight specifications below:

  • JBL PartyBox 100: 9.70 kg
  • JBL PartyBox 110: 10.84 kg

Dimensions

As for the physical size, the PartyBox is also bigger all around when compared to the PartyBox 100.

You can check out the measurements below:

  • JBL PartyBox 100: 551 mm x 290 mm x 288 mm
  • JBL PartyBox 110: 568 mm x 300 mm x 295 mm

Output Power

The two party speakers in this comparison have the same output power at 160 Watts.

Drivers

The JBL PartyBox 100 and JBL PartyBox 110 also have identical driver setup as both come with the following:

  • 2x 5.25″ Woofers
  • 2x 2.25″ Tweeter

Frequency Response

The newer PartyBox 110 can also reach a higher frequency than the older PartyBox 100.

You can find the frequency responses for both of these portable speakers below:

  • JBL PartyBox 100: 45 Hz to 18 kHz
  • JBL PartyBox 110: 45 Hz to 20 kHz

Inputs

In addition to supporting audio playback wirelessly over Bluetootth, the two PartyBoxes in this comparison support the following input methods:

  • 3.5mm Aux-in
  • Mic/Guitar input with volume control
  • USB port

Outputs

When it comes to outputs, both JBL speakers come with an Aux-out.

Bass Boost

The PartyBox 100 and PartyBox 110 support Bass Boost, a mode you can use to increase the vibrations of the passive bass radiators.

True Wireless Stereo

Both of these products also support True Wireless Stereo, which will let you pair two speakers of the same kind (PartyBox 100 paired with PartyBox 100 and PartyBox 110 paired with PartyBox 110) over the Bluetooth connection.

This will allow you to set one speaker as the left channel and the other speaker as the right channel in a stereo setup.

Light Show Mode

The PartyBox 100 and PartyBox 110 also features a light show mode that will display lights from the speakers.

PartyBox App

The PartyBox 110 is the only one out of these products to support the PartyBox App. This phone application will allow you to easily set up True Wireless Stereo, customize the speaker settings, update the firmware and get support.

Battery Life

The two speakers have the same maximum battery life of up to 12 hours. The actual time depends on the volume, audio source and other factors.

Recharge Time

The battery recharge time is much shorter on the newer PartyBox 110 when compared to the PartyBox 100.

You can find the recharging lengths below:

  • JBL PartyBox 100: 6.5 hours
  • JBL PartyBox 110: 3.5 hours

Waterproof Rating

The PartyBox 110 is the only speaker in this versus guide to have a waterproof rating.

With a rating of IPX4, the JBL speaker should be protected against small water splashes from any direction.

Warranty

The JBL PartyBox 100 Portable Wireless Bluetooth Party Speaker and JBL PartyBox 110 Portable Wireless Bluetooth Party Speaker each comes with a 1-year limited warranty.

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How to set up TWS on JBL PartyBox 100, 200, 300, 310, 1000 and PartyBox On-The-Go

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The JBL PartyBox 100, 200, 300, 310, 1000 and PartyBox On-The-Go speakers support the True Wireless Stereo (or TWS) mode. You can follow this guide from Seeking Tech to see how to set up this feature for your speakers.

JBL PartyBox TWS Compatibility

When it comes to compatibility, you must use the same speaker model for the True Wireless Stereo connection. The only exception to this rule is the PartyBox 200 and PartyBox 300 as you can connect these two together using TWS.

You can take a look at a list of possible speaker combinations you can use for the True Wireless Stereo mode below:

  • JBL PartyBox 100 + JBL PartyBox 100
  • JBL PartyBox 200 + JBL PartyBox 200
  • JBL PartyBox 200 + JBL PartyBox 300
  • JBL PartyBox 310 + JBL PartyBox 310
  • JBL PartyBox 1000 + JBL PartyBox 1000
  • JBL PartyBox On-The-Go + JBL PartyBox On-The-Go

How to set up TWS on PartyBox 100 and PartyBox On-The-Go

The setup procedures for the JBL PartyBox 100 and PartyBox On-The-Go are the same as you need to take the following steps:

1. First, make sure you have the right combination of speakers. You can only pair JBL PartyBox 100 with another JBL PartyBox 100. You can also only pair the JBL PartyBox On-The-Go with another JBL PartyBox On-The-Go.

2. Next, you need to turn on just one of the two speakers. The speaker you are turning on first will be the default left channel.

3. With the first speaker powered on, you can then turn on your second speaker. This speaker will be the default right channel.

4. With both speakers on, press and hold the Bluetooth button on the first speaker that was powered on for around five second. If done correctly, you should hear a notification chime being played.

5. After hearing the chime, quickly press and hold the Bluetooth button on the second speaker until you hear notification chime coming out of it.

This will enable the True Wireless Stereo.

How to set up TWS on PartyBox 200, 300, 310 and 1000

To set up TWS with the JBL PartyBox 200, 300, 310 or 1000, you need to do the following:

1. First, you need to make sure you have the right speaker combination to set up True Wireless Stereo. The following combos will work with these set of speakers:

  • JBL PartyBox 200 and JBL PartyBox 200
  • JBL PartyBox 200 and JBL PartyBox 300
  • JBL PartyBox 310 and JBL PartyBox 310
  • JBL PartyBox 1000 and JBL PartyBox 1000

2. Next, you have to turn on both speakers.

3. Press and hold the Bluetooth button on one of the speakers until you hear a chime coming out of it. This should take around five seconds.

4. After hearing the chime, quickly press and hold the other speaker until you hear another chime.

5. The TWS mode will be activated.

6. Once the connection has been established, you can use the L/R button on the speakers to change the speakers to either the left or right channel.

For the JBL PartyBox 310, you can use the L/R button or the Partybox app on your smartphone.

How to disable TWS on JBL PartyBox 100, 200, 300, 310, 1000 and PartyBox On-The-Go

There are the methods to disable the TWS mode on your JBL PartyBox.

The first is to simply turn off one or both of the speakers with the power button.

If you want to leave your speakers powered on, then the second method is to press and hold the Bluetooth button on one of the speakers until True Wireless Stereo is disabled.

How to fix TWS connection issues on PartyBox 100, 200, 300, 310, 1000 and PartyBox On-The-Go

You may encounter issues when it comes to connecting your PartyBox speakers through True Wireless Stereo. You may also run into disconnections. If you are having problems, you can do the following:

Make sure you are using compatible speakers. You can refer to our compatibility list at the top of this article.

You should also make sure you are following the aforementioned steps correctly as you should be pressing and holding the Bluetooth button for only one speaker at a time.

If possible, move the speakers closer together.

Make sure that there aren’t any obstructions in between the two speakers. Obstructions include walls and any body of water.

You should also avoid placing the speakers too close to a Wi-Fi router as the Wi-Fi signal can interfere with the Bluetooth connection.

If you are using other Bluetooth devices, try to turn them off.

Try to use the speakers in an enclosed space as completely opened spaces won’t have any objects for the Bluetooth signal to reflect off of.

About Microphone and Instrument Inputs

When you use a microphone or instrument with the JBL PartyBox speakers in the True Wireless Stereo mode, you will only hear the microphone or instrument coming out on the one speaker it is connected to. There are two ways to get around this issue if you want to use both speakers.

The first is to use an RCA cable. Connect one end to the RCA output to the speaker that is connected to your microphone or instrument. You can connect the other end of the table to the RCA input of the second speaker.

The second method is to use a mixer. You can send the audio source through the mixer and then send the mixed audio signal to both speakers using a wired connection.

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