JBL PartyBox 200

What’s the difference between the JBL PartyBox 110 and 200?

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The PartyBox 110 is the latest party speaker released by JBL. You can check out this comparison guide to see how this new model stacks up against the PartyBox 200.

Quick Summary

When compared to the JBL PartyBox 200, the new JBL PartyBox 110 comes with a rechargeable battery, which means that you won’t need to plug it into a power outlet.

The PartyBox 110 is also the only one out of these speakers to provide water protection in addition to supporting Aux-out and the JBL PartyBox App.

On the other hand, the JBL PartyBox 200 features bigger woofer, more tweeters and higher output power. Furthermore, the PartyBox 200 is the only product in this comparison to provide RCA L/R input and output.

PartyBox 110 vs. PartyBox 300 Comparison Chart

You can take a look at Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the PartyBox 110 and PartyBox 200 below.

JBL PartyBox 110JBL PartyBox 200
What’s in the Box1x JBL PartyBox 110 Speaker

1x Quick Start Guide

1x Warranty Card

1x Safety Sheet

1x AC Power Cord		1x JBL PartyBox 200 Speaker

1x Quick Start Guide

1x Warranty Card

1x Safety Sheet

1x AC Power Cord

1x 12V DC Cable
Weight10.84 kg15.32 kg
Dimensions568 mm x 300 mm x 295 mm690 mm x 320 mm x 310 mm
Drivers2x 5.25" Woofers

2x 2.25" Tweeter		2x 6.5" Woofers

3x 2.25" Tweeters
Output Power 160 Watts240 Watts
Frequency Response45 Hz to 20 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)

RCA L/R input

USB port
OutputsAux-outRCA L/R output
Bass Boost?YesYes
True Wireless Stereo?YesYes
Light Show Mode?YesYes
JBL PartyBox App?YesNo
Battery LifeUp to 12 hoursN/A
Recharge Time3.5 hoursN/A
Waterproof RatingIPX4N/A
Warranty1-year warranty1-year warranty
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What’s in the Box

In addition to the speaker units, both JBL products also include an AC power cord as well as several documents. The PartyBox 200 comes with a 12V DC Cable as well.

You can find a breakdown of what’s included inside the boxes of both below:

JBL PartyBox 110:

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

JBL PartyBox 200:

  • 1x JBL PartyBox 200 Speaker
  • 1x Quick Start Guide
  • 1x Warranty Card
  • 1x Safety Sheet
  • 1x AC Power Cord
  • 1x 12V DC Cable

Weight

The 200 model of the PartyBox weighs more than the 110 model.

You can find the weights for both speakers below:

  • JBL PartyBox 110: 10.84 kg
  • JBL PartyBox 200: 15.32 kg

Dimensions

The PartyBox 200 is also bigger in size than the PartyBox 110.

You can find the speaker dimensions below:

  • JBL PartyBox 110: 568 mm x 300 mm x 295 mm
  • JBL PartyBox 200: 690 mm x 320 mm x 310 mm

Drivers

When it comes to the drivers, the PartyBox 200 offers bigger woofers as well as an additional tweeter when compared to the PartyBox 110.

You can take a look at the drive setups below:

JBL PartyBox 110:

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

JBL PartyBox 200:

  • 2x 6.5″ Woofers
  • 3x 2.25″ Tweeters

Output Power

The PartyBox 200 also has a higher power output than the PartyBox 110.

You can find the output power specs below:

  • JBL PartyBox 110: 160 Watts
  • JBL PartyBox 200: 240 Watts

Frequency Response

The frequency responses for these JBL speakers are the same with a range of 45 Hz to 20 kHz.

Inputs

For inputs, the PartyBox 200 is the only one out of these two products to come with an RCA L/R input.

You can find the supported inputs for both below:

JBL PartyBox 110:

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

JBL PartyBox 200:

  • 3.5mm Aux-in
  • Mic/Guitar input (with volume control)
  • RCA L/R input
  • USB port

Outputs

As for outputs, the PartyBox 110 is the only one to come with an Aux-out while the PartyBox 200 is the only one to come with an RCA L/R output.

Bass Boost

The 110 and 200 models of the PartyBox both include a bass boost mode that you can enable in order to enhanced the bass effects.

True Wireless Stereo

These two JBL speakers also work with True Wireless Stereo (or TWS), which is a connection mode that you can use to set up a stereo output by wirelessly connecting two speakers.

To use TWS with the PartyBox 110, you will need two PartyBox 110 speakers.

To set up TWS with the PartyBox 200, you will need one PartyBox 200 speaker in addition to either a PartyBox 200 or PartyBox 300 speaker.

Light Show Mode

These party speakers also come with a light show mode that you can use to display various lighting effects.

JBL PartyBox App

The PartyBox 110 is the only one in this comparison to be supported by JBL PartyBox App.

You can use this smartphone application to customize settings and update the firmware of the speaker.

Battery Life

The JBL PartyBox 110 is also the only one out of these speakers to come with a rechargeable battery as it can last up to 12 hours per full charge.

Recharge Time

The internal battery PartyBox 110 should take around 3.5 hours to fully recharge.

Waterproof Rating

The JBL PartyBox 110 is also the only one out of these speakers to provide water protection.

With an IPX4, this speaker should be protected against water splashes from any direction.

Warranty

The JBL PartyBox 110 Portable Wireless Bluetooth Party Speaker and JBL PartyBox 200 High Power Portable Wireless Bluetooth Party Speaker each are covered with a one-year 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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