JBL Partybox 720 Review | 130 Data compared

The JBL PartyBox 720 is a powerful 800W portable speaker featuring a customizable LED light show, dual swappable batteries for up to 15 hours of playtime, and Auracast support, according to SoundGuys. While praised for its deep bass and versatility, the speaker is criticized for its heavy 68-pound weight, high $1,099 price point, and lack of dedicated mid-range drivers.

According to the RTINGS review, the JBL PartyBox 720 is a powerful, bass-heavy speaker ideal for parties, featuring vibrant RGB lights, low latency, and a dual-battery system providing roughly 14 hours of playtime. While highly customizable via the app and IPX4-rated, the 68 lb unit suffers from poor directivity, resulting in darker sound off-axis, along with bass compression at maximum volume.

The GYMCADDY review highlights the JBL PartyBox 720 as a significant upgrade, featuring a new dual-battery system for enhanced portability, improved illuminated inputs, and impressive, loud audio performance. While praised for its power and versatile connections, the unit is criticized for lacking dedicated mid-range drivers—resulting in less open sound—and missing premium light effects, alongside being quite heavy. Despite these cons, the PartyBox 720 is deemed an impressive, versatile, and loud speaker suitable for casual use and aspiring DJs.

The JBL PartyBox 720 and 520 are IPX4-rated, 15-hour battery-powered party speakers with Auracast and dual mic/instrument inputs, according to SoundGuys. The 800W PartyBox 720 boasts superior, deeper bass and higher volume, though it is heavy at 31kg and prone to distortion at max output. Conversely, the 400W PartyBox 520 is more portable at 25.5kg and offers clearer mids/highs, but suffers from lower overall output and less side illumination. Ultimately, the review favors the 720 for raw power and the 520 for portability and vocal clarity.