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JBL PARTYBOX 130 vs Marshall Acton IV

What PARTYBOX 130 does better (2) and where Acton IV wins (2) — every spec side by side.

JBL PARTYBOX 130
JBL · 2026PARTYBOX 130
2 advantages≈ $360
vs
Marshall Acton IV
Marshall · 2026Acton IV
8.7Score
2 advantages≈ $300
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Dimensions

Size comparison

PARTYBOX 130Acton IV
298.4 × 575303260 × 171150
PARTYBOX 130Acton IVDifference
Height575 mm171 mm+404 mm
Width298.4 mm260 mm+38.4 mm
Depth303 mm150 mm+153 mm

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

Why is PARTYBOX 130 better than Acton IV?

  1. Output power200 W vs 110 W+82%
  2. Bluetooth version6 vs 5.3+13%

Why is Acton IV better than PARTYBOX 130?

  1. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 38,000 Hz+90%
  2. Lowest frequency40 Hz vs 37 Hz+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—101.6 mm
Output power200 W110 W
Speaker channels—Stereo
Channel count—2
Lowest frequency40 Hz37 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz38,000 Hz
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Stereo—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life15 h—
Mains poweredYesYes
Battery powered (portable)YesNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version65.3
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—Yes
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
LE Audio—Yes
Auracast—Yes
USB audioYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Optical inputYes—
Smart & streaming
Spotify Connect—Yes
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight—2,650 g
Width298 mm260 mm
Height575 mm171 mm
Depth303 mm150 mm
Protection ratingIPX4—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4—
Features
Party / stereo pairingYesYes
Light effectsYes—
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