JBL launches Boombox 4 and PartyBox 720 as older models go on sale

JBL expanded its portable and party speaker lineup this month with new models aimed at users from single-person outings to full-scale events, and retailers are already discounting older units as the company refreshes its range. The manufacturer unveiled the Boombox 4 and PartyBox 720, introduced a compact JBL Grip model, and several sellers are offering price cuts on earlier PartyBox and Boombox models ahead of the new products reaching store shelves.

JBL described the Boombox 4 as a step up in power and portability from its predecessor, with a revised driver layout that adds two woofers and three passive radiators for roughly 210 watts of output. The company said the model supports stereo pairing via Auracast, offers a water- and dustproof IP68 rating, and includes battery-boost modes for extended run times. Reports differ on the exact maximum playtime, listing either about 30 hours or up to 34 hours with Playtime Boost. JBL set an initial price around $549 and said the Boombox 4 will be on store shelves on September 28.

At the larger end, the PartyBox 720 is JBLs biggest battery-powered party speaker to date, delivering up to 800 watts of power and a dynamic RGB lightshow that...