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JLab Pop Party1 / 9
JLab

JLab Pop Party

Current price · Amazon US
$22.86
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Value for Money & durability / build quality
6/ 10
6
0.010.0

A 6 puts its value for money in the bottom quarter of bluetooth speakers we've measured.

Measured on 56 of the 167 we've cataloged.

6/ 10
6
0.010.0

A 6 puts its durability / build quality in the bottom 10% of bluetooth speakers we've measured.

Measured on 53 of the 167 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Battery Life Wireless
8 hBelow average
8 h
5 h30 h

below average for bluetooth speakers — based on 137 of 167 we've cataloged.

IP Rating
IP55
IP6740%IPX730%IPX49%IP552%

IP55 appears on 2% of the 128 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 167).

Bluetooth Version
5.3Most common
5.334%5.021%5.410%5.210%

5.3 is the most common — on 34% of the 135 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 167).

Is Portable
YesMost common
True92%False8%

True is the most common — on 92% of the 160 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 167).

Battery

Battery Life Wireless
8 h
Charging Method
USB-C

Build

IP Rating
IP55

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version
5.3
Bluetooth Codec
SBC, AAC
Connection Type
Bluetooth
Multi Speaker Chain
Yes
Stereo Pairing
Yes

Design

Is Portable
Yes
Dimensions Depth
191 mm
Dimensions Height
48 mm
Dimensions Width
79 mm
Carry Strap
Yes
Power Source
Rechargeable battery
Weight
208 g

Features

Speakerphone
No
Companion App
IOS + Android

Sound

Amplification
Active (powered)
Channels
1.0 (mono)
Driver Count
2
Total Power Output
5 W

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating
7.0/ 10
Recommended
Dave Carr
Reviewed byDave CarrVideo Producer/WriterReviewed July 2025
Design7.0
Portability8.0
Features8.0
Value6.0
The verdict

The ultra-portable JLab Pop Party is a feature-rich little speaker. For under $20, you get RGB lights, a solid companion app, and a slick magnetic design that’s easy to strap to a bike or backpack. That said, even with all its features, it’s more about fun vibes than high-end sound.

✓What we like
✓IPX5
✓Price
✓Lights
✓App support
✓Magnetic design
✕What could be better
✕No dust resistance
✕Sound needs some love from the custom EQ
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