The JBL PartyBox 710 is commonly regarded as one of the brand’s best party speakers, even years after its release. It’s a large speaker with deep, powerful bass that surpasses that found on the smaller PartyBox 520 and Stage 320. However, the PartyBox 710 has never had a battery, a deal-breaker for many of us, who need versatility. But the party speaker landscape may be about to change, with some leaked images suggesting the PartyBox 720 is on its way.
In this article, we’ll examine the leaked image and run it through various AI tools to see if we can glean any additional details from it. We’ll also be covering what this leak tells us about the new PartyBox 720, what’s likely to change compared to the PartyBox 710, and how it will compare to the rest of the PartyBox range.
** All leaks should be taken as speculation, and while interesting, one shouldn’t put too much weight into any leak until verified.
Leaked Image of The JBL PartyBox 720
Below is an image showing the leaked image currently being shared across social media (left), and an AI-adapted image to bring out more detail and resolution.
What It Tells Us About The PartyBox 720’s Features
- Supports an 8000mAh battery.
- New wheel design.
- Retail price of $999.
Now With A Battery
The leaked image only gives us a few details about the PartyBox, but the little bit of information we can gather is massive! It points to the PartyBox 720 now including an 8000mAh battery, and retaining its powerful 800W output.
A Reasonable Price Tag
Additionally, it shows a retail price of $999, which is $200 more than the PartyBox 710, but cheaper than expected, given that the PartyBox 520 was recently released with a retail price of $879.
New Wheel Design
A keen eye can also note that the wheels have been changed from the PartyBox 710, aligning more closely with the newer PartyBox releases. These wheels are wider, which will make the 720 more stable during transit.
Features To Expect With The PartyBox 720 Compared To The 710
- A Bluetooth update with lower latency.
- A more neutral sound, to appease the audiophiles.
- Better dynamic range.
- AI sound boost.
- Auracast, for more options of speaker pairing.
A Bluetooth Update Is Guaranteed
The PartyBox 710 featured Bluetooth 5.1, which, while still completely viable today, isn’t quite as efficient as the new Bluetooth 5.4 codecs. The PartyBox 720 will likely have Bluetooth 5.4.
Love It Or Hate It, A More Balanced Sound Is Likely
We anticipate that the PartyBox 720 will remain a bass-heavy speaker, but expect JBL to tone down its sound profile in the lows, creating a more balanced speaker. There is a small chance that JBL will listen to their customers and keep the 720 a bit more bass-heavy than balanced, but it’s far more likely we’ll see a flatter sound signature.
Improved Dynamic Range Enhances Detail
Dynamic range can be influenced by driver design and Bluetooth, and over the last few years, JBL has been placing more focus on improving its dynamic range performance, creating speakers that sound more detailed, letting subtle variations in music be more noticeable.
AI Sound Boost Can Be Expected
AI sound boost isn’t necessarily a complete game changer, but having it around is welcome. It’s JBL’s new feature that changes the way your speaker sounds, to sound the best it can in different situations. Whether the room is large or small, whether the area is noisy or quiet – these things all change how your speaker will sound. AI sound boost is almost a given.
Auracast Pairing That Supports Loads of JBL Models
Auracast is a multispeaker pairing technology that JBL has been shiting all its new releases over onto. I highly anticipate that the PartyBox 720 will incorporate Auracast, meaning it will likely support pairing with the JBL: Go 4, Clip 5, Xtreme 4, Flip 7, Charge 6, Encore Essential 2, PartyBox 120, PartyBox 320, PartyBox 520, and PartyBox Ultimate.
How The JBL PartyBox 720 Will Compare To Other PartyBox Releases
JBL’s PartyBox range is large, but these days the lineup consists of the following:
- PartyBox Encore Essential 2
- PartyBox Club 120
- PartyBox Stage 320
- PartyBox 520
- PartyBox 1000
- PartyBox Ultimate.
The PartyBox 720 will fit in between the PartyBox 520 and PartyBox 1000, being significantly bigger than the PartyBox Stage 320. The Stage 320 is a great speaker, but its lower volume output means it won’t really stand up against the PartyBox 720.
A closer comparison will be the PartyBox 520 and PartyBox 720, with the 520 having a more manageable size. Ultimately, we’ll need to wait until the 720’s sound profile is leaked before we can tell the sonic differences.
For the majority of people, I don’t think the PartyBox 1000 is a good choice at this point. Instead, one should weigh the PartyBox 720 against the PartyBox Ultimate. It is likely that the Ultimate will still be differentiated from the PartyBox 720 through its home media features that make it more than just a party speaker.
Conclusion
Overall, this leak is the first somewhat reliable sign that the PartyBox 720 is on the way. It’s not surprising, given that the 710 was such a popular speaker for JBL, and their recent trend of updating their PartyBox releases to Auracast. Keep an eye on this page, as we’ll update it with any new leak information as it comes out.
