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JBL L42ms vs JBL PARTYBOX 520

What L42ms does better (1) and where PARTYBOX 520 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

JBL L42ms
JBL · 2024L42ms
1 advantage≈ $660
vs
JBL PARTYBOX 520
JBL · 2025PARTYBOX 520
3 advantages≈ $800
Dimensions

Size comparison

L42msPARTYBOX 520
617 × 162234415 × 769369
L42msPARTYBOX 520Difference
Height162 mm769 mm−607 mm
Width617 mm415 mm+202 mm
Depth234 mm369 mm−135 mm

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

Why is L42ms better than PARTYBOX 520?

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

Why is PARTYBOX 520 better than L42ms?

  1. Output power200 W vs 400 W2×
  2. Bluetooth version4.2 vs 5.4+29%
  3. Lowest frequency55 Hz vs 40 Hz+38%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL L42msJBL L42ms≈ $660
Sound
Output power200 W400 W
Speaker channelsStereo—
Lowest frequency55 Hz40 Hz
Highest frequency25,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Hi-Res AudioYes—
StereoYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life—15 h
Mains poweredYesYes
Battery powered (portable)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version4.25.4
USB audio—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYes—
AirPlayYes—
Chromecast / Google CastYes—
Spotify ConnectYes—
Design & build
Width617 mm415 mm
Height162 mm769 mm
Depth234 mm369 mm
Protection rating—IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx4
Features
Party / stereo pairing—Yes
Light effects—Yes
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