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JBL L42ms vs JBL PARTYBOX 330

What L42ms does better (1) and where PARTYBOX 330 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

JBL L42ms
JBL · 2024L42ms
1 advantage≈ $660
vs
JBL PARTYBOX 330
JBL · 2026PARTYBOX 330
3 advantages≈ $560
Dimensions

Size comparison

L42msPARTYBOX 330
617 × 162234334 × 663375
L42msPARTYBOX 330Difference
Height162 mm663 mm−501 mm
Width617 mm334 mm+283 mm
Depth234 mm375 mm−141 mm

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

Why is L42ms better than PARTYBOX 330?

  1. Highest frequency25,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+25%

Why is PARTYBOX 330 better than L42ms?

  1. Output power200 W vs 280 W+40%
  2. Bluetooth version4.2 vs 6+43%
  3. Lowest frequency55 Hz vs 40 Hz+38%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL L42msJBL L42ms≈ $660
Sound
Output power200 W280 W
Speaker channelsStereo—
Lowest frequency55 Hz40 Hz
Highest frequency25,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Hi-Res AudioYes—
StereoYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life—18 h
Mains poweredYesYes
Battery powered (portable)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version4.26
USB audio—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Optical input—Yes
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYes—
AirPlayYes—
Chromecast / Google CastYes—
Spotify ConnectYes—
Design & build
Width617 mm334 mm
Height162 mm663 mm
Depth234 mm375 mm
Protection rating—IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx4
Features
Party / stereo pairing—Yes
Light effects—Yes
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