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Block Oslo vs JBL PARTYBOX 520

What Oslo does better (0) and where PARTYBOX 520 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Block Oslo
Block · 2022Oslo
0 advantages≈ $740
vs
JBL PARTYBOX 520
JBL · 2025PARTYBOX 520
3 advantages≈ $800
Dimensions

Size comparison

OsloPARTYBOX 520
410 × 520410415 × 769369
OsloPARTYBOX 520Difference
Height520 mm769 mm−249 mm
Width410 mm415 mm−5 mm
Depth410 mm369 mm+41 mm

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Oslo better than PARTYBOX 520?

Oslo has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is PARTYBOX 520 better than Oslo?

  1. Bluetooth version4.2 vs 5.4+29%
  2. Lowest frequency45 Hz vs 40 Hz+12%
  3. Highest frequency18,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Block OsloBlock Oslo≈ $740
Sound
Output power—400 W
Lowest frequency45 Hz40 Hz
Highest frequency18,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Adjustable equaliserYes—
StereoYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life—15 h
Mains poweredYesYes
Battery powered (portable)NoYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version4.25.4
Bluetooth codecsSBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
USB audio—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight18,500 g—
Width410 mm415 mm
Height520 mm769 mm
Depth410 mm369 mm
Protection rating—IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx4
ColoursBrown—
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
Party / stereo pairingYesYes
Light effects—Yes
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