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JBL PARTYBOX 130 vs Ruark Audio MR1 MKIII

What PARTYBOX 130 does better (3) and where Audio MR1 MKIII wins (1) — every spec side by side.

JBL PARTYBOX 130
JBL · 2026PARTYBOX 130
3 advantages≈ $380
vs
Ruark Audio MR1 MKIII
Ruark · 2026Audio MR1 MKIII
1 advantage≈ $540
Dimensions

Size comparison

PARTYBOX 130Audio MR1 MKIII
298.4 × 575303135 × 202165
PARTYBOX 130Audio MR1 MKIIIDifference
Height575 mm202 mm+373 mm
Width298.4 mm135 mm+163.4 mm
Depth303 mm165 mm+138 mm

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

Why is PARTYBOX 130 better than Audio MR1 MKIII?

  1. Output power200 W vs 50 W4×
  2. Bluetooth version6 vs 5.1+18%
  3. Lowest frequency40 Hz vs 50 Hz+25%

Why is Audio MR1 MKIII better than PARTYBOX 130?

  1. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 22,000 Hz+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Output power200 W50 W
Lowest frequency40 Hz50 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz22,000 Hz
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life15 h—
Mains poweredYesYes
Battery powered (portable)YesNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version65.1
Bluetooth codecs—aptX HD, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—Yes
LDAC—No
USB-C—Yes
USB audioYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Optical inputYesYes
Design & build
Weight—4,400 g
Width298 mm135 mm
Height575 mm202 mm
Depth303 mm165 mm
Protection ratingIPX4—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4—
Features
Party / stereo pairingYes—
Light effectsYes—
Remote control—Yes
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